Contemporary Artemide Talo LED light pendant suspended over a modern minimalist table.

Brighten Up Your Office: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Office Lighting February 18, 2017 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting, Office Lighting

Lighting is the most important aspect when it comes to designing your office. A poorly lit office will display dormancy and make the office environment uncomfortable for work. Many office owners have different lighting techniques for their offices depending on the nature of work handled at that particular office. Although the offices may differ in design, there are common things that office owners should consider when choosing the appropriate lighting for their offices. Today, modern…

Upgrade Your Kitchen with These Must-Have Island Lighting Options September 13, 2016 – Posted in: Home Lighting

With the enormous amount of designs and looks to choose from, choosing the right light for your kitchen island can be extremely stressful. From vintage to modern lighting, there is millions of fixtures to compare between. Here is some great modern designs from our catalog that will make your decision making process much easier. 1. Modern Wave LED Pendant This is probably our best selling consumer/home light bringing light into thousands of homes in North… Continue reading

Contemporary living room decor with stylish L-shaped sofa, rectangular coffee table and modern track lighting

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The Difference Between Dimmable and Non-Dimmable LED Fixtures August 24, 2016 – Posted in: Lighting Information, General Info

Retrofit LED lights are sold in a variety of designs but they usually come in two distinct versions: dimmable and non-dimmable, and you may need a brief description of each type when selecting LED lamps for your space. The mood and visual appearance of your space can be altered simply by dimming LED lights and introducing different shades of color to blend in with the light. Dimmed lights mean a reduction in energy consumption and…

Modern kitchen with sleek design, island and bar stools.

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A Look At The Top 12 Kitchen Island Lights To Illuminate Your Kitchen August 19, 2016 – Posted in: Home Lighting

The easiest and most economical way to update your kitchen is with new lighting and one of the most popular kitchen lights is an island light. Kitchen island lighting are available in different variations and colors. Lighting is one of the essential features which should be paid attention to. Kitchen is the place where you cook and do other activities as well. With a dim kitchen, it adds a gloomy effect which can affect the…

Contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and warm lighting

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A Beginner’s Guide To Modern Lighting- All You Need To Know August 16, 2016 – Posted in: General Info

One of the most interesting and at the same time most frustrating facts about home décor is the fact that no single aspect has total control over the final outcome. This means that you might have the very best furniture in your living room but if something is off about the wallpaper or the rugs, then the beautiful effort was all in vain. Lighting in particular has the power to either complement your theme or…

Contemporary living room with relaxing neutral tones, modern furniture, and indoor plants

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What Is Color Rendering Index (CRI)? August 11, 2016 – Posted in: Lighting Information, General Info

Ever had that moment when the same outfit seems to morph colors under different lighting conditions? We can all relate, right? Especially when we’ve carefully picked out a dress that appeared blue in our bedroom’s light but it turns into green once inside the boutique. Or, that time you cooked steak to what seemed like the perfect shade of pink at your glowing kitchen counter yet found it raw and uncooked after slicing into it. This surprising effect has…

Modern kitchen interior with LED lighting and glossy finish cabinets.

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How To Choose LED Kitchen Lighting – Posted in: Tutorials

Choosing the perfect light fixture is never easy. With all the different styles, designs, options and considerations, committing to a the perfect light fixture can be hard for even the most decisive person. Today we’ve compiled some tips on how to make the selection process easier. 1. Group The LED Light Fixtures Into Three Groups Name those groups “AAA, AA, A” or “Absolutely love, love, like” ….. got it? Now Cross out group A aka “like” .…

Mean Well APC-25-350 constant current LED driver.

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Wiring Chart – Blue Brown Black White Green-Yellow – What Do They Mean? July 19, 2016 – Posted in: Tutorials

Many of our customers end up returning units because of improper installation. Whether it’s not reading the instructions or just messing the wiring up. Here is a simple chart we made to match up wires correctly. Look at the chart vertically to “create a match”. The most common confusion is brown and blue wires from companies like ours since we sell to multiple markets with universal voltage. Notice how wires can change from country to…