Why The Current Modern Lighting Industry Is Flawed And Why We Do It Differently

The current lighting industry is flawed. The pricing is ridiculous, the number of middlemen, customer service, sales people, and a slew of other problems put a lot of consumers at a loss when it comes to purchasing lighting at a fair price. If you have “expensive” tastes for your home, generally you will end up paying quite a bit for it. Take the example below of the Sonneman Stilleto: That light is priced at $970…

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4 Common Mistakes When Ordering Lighting Online

1. Bad measurements When ordering anything for your home, we highly recommend looking at measurements, sizes, your space ,etc and getting a good handle on how a light fixture would look in your home environment. If your ordering a slim design, make sure your junction box (ceiling hole) is small enough to support it. Many lights are designed for either modern homes or offices. Also try to measure the fixture and put a “dummy…

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Top 5 Kitchen Light Fixture Styles (Make Your Kitchen Great Again!)

It’s 2016 people, the year of terrible elections and automated cars – so lets just focus on your kitchen! Whether you’ve been living in your home for ages or just moving in, you might want give it a little upgrade for this “monumental” year. 1. Recessed Lighting – If you don’t have it, your kinda behind It’s the popcorn ceiling of the 2010’s , but even if you’re late you do have access to much…

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The Difference Between Dimmable and Non-Dimmable LED Fixtures

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…

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A Beginner’s Guide To Modern Lighting- All You Need To Know

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…