National Ceiling Fan Day is September 18Fall is a wonderful time to rely less on air conditioning and more on ceiling fans to cool your rooms. That’s why National Ceiling Fan Day is September 18, when the days are starting to get a bit cooler. It’s the perfect season to use ceiling fans either by […]

Lighting is more than a way to brighten a room: it’s an essential design statement. But there’s more to it than simply selecting a style; it’s also about where lighting placed in the room. We have some unique ideas to elevate your home’s style, just by changing up where you place lights in a room. […]

Brushed nickel and chrome—move over! Gold-toned finish colors are here to stay. Today, metallics are an essential décor element, and warm finishes offer extra sparkle and a luxurious dimension to lighting designs across the board. There are many shades of gold-toned finishes available for lighting, from classic brass to vintage gold. The finishes vary in […]

Outdoor rooms have become a welcome extension of inside style, and so have outdoor lighting designs.  In the past, outdoor lights were used primarily to light entrances: now you’ll find them anywhere a warm and inviting light is desired. Designs are contemporary and fresh, and the advent of LED technology means they are energy efficient […]

If you’re looking for inspiration for a new home or want to reimagine the home you already have, we’ve got it for you!  Our recent collaboration with builder-designer duo Nolan and Jayme Fridley of Fridley Custom Homes delivers a luxurious Modern Farmhouse design. “My main goal was to create a space where everybody feels at […]

Building a new home is an exciting time. There are many choices to be made during the design process on the materials, fixtures and appliances that will reflect your design style. Lighting is an essential piece of new home design and must be planned for upfront. However, lighting is often selected and installed at the […]

Have you spent endless hours browsing Instagram, Houzz and Pinterest for home and lighting inspiration only to be overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel like there are interior design phrases that just don’t make sense? If you’re just not sure what your design style is, we’re here to help. We explain some of the newest trends […]

At Progress, we’re pleased to have lively and growing connections with the design community. Our social media channels are filled with beautiful and inspiring images from design projects across the country. Here’s a roundup of some of our latest collaborations. Pool House Remodel Recently, we worked with Alyce Lopex, San Diego interior designer and owner […]

Peak outdoor time is here! You can enjoy outdoor living well past daylight hours with well-designed lighting that provides increased visibility and security and heightens the ambiance of your home. Light up the night with beautiful and functional outdoor fixtures that will make your home and yard stand out from the rest. Here are some […]

For the perfect fusion of function and fashion, look no further than our ceiling fan selections. We know how to keep you cool in style. But don’t just listen to us: take it from an expert! Recently, we spoke with Piper Stromatt, Director of Design at Boutique Living by Curate in Chattanooga, TN. Here’s her […]