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Best Kitchen Lights For Low Ceilings: Top Ceiling Lighting Ideas June 3, 2024 – Posted in: Home Lighting, Lighting Information

Essential Lighting Types for Low Ceilings Low ceilings need special types of lights to make the kitchen bright and open. Explore which ones work best! Recessed Lighting Recessed lighting fits snugly into low ceilings. It creates a clean and modern look without taking up much space. These lights, also called can lights, are perfect for kitchens with limited ceiling height. They provide even illumination across the room, making it easier to cook and clean. These are some of the best…

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What Is Ambient Lighting? and How to Get It Right May 29, 2024 – Posted in: Lighting Information, General Info, Home Lighting

What is Ambient Lighting? Ambient lighting, or what is commonly called as general lighting, serves as the primary source of light for a certain room. It is the foundation of all the lighting of a room. It is any light that fills a room and results in indirect illumination that reduces shadows on people’s faces. This creates a soft and diffused light, often from reflected sources like chandeliers, track lights or pot lights. In photography and cinematography it…

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Comparing Incandescent vs LED Light Bulbs: Efficiency, Brightness, Luminous Efficacy May 13, 2024 – Posted in: Home Lighting, Lighting Information

Incandescent vs LED Lights Comparison Chart We’ve put together a handy comparison chart to help you understand the differences between incandescent and LED lights: Feature Incandescent Lights LED Lights Energy Efficiency Low (10-20 lumens per watt) High to Very High (90-210+ lumens per watt) Lifespan Short (750-2,000 hours) Long (25,000-50,000+ hours) Heat Emission High (90% of energy is heat) Low (10% of energy is heat) Durability Fragile (easily broken) Sturdy (resistant to breakage) Color Rendering…

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What Is Step Dimming? Everything You Need To Know April 29, 2024 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting

Definition of Step Dimming Step dimming is a lighting control method that lets you adjust brightness in steps. It’s different from traditional dimming, which gives you smooth, continuous control over light levels. Here’s how it works: When you press the switch, the light fixture automatically changes to the next preset brightness level. The light stays at that level until you press the switch again. Explanation of how step dimming works Step dimming provides preset light levels without…

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Top 10 Interior Lighting Trends for 2024 March 12, 2024 – Posted in: Home Lighting, General Info

Deciding on the perfect lighting for your home can seem like a daunting task. Trust us, we understand the feeling all too well. After diving into extensive research, we’ve uncovered that in 2024, minimalist design is taking center stage. Let our article be your guide to navigating through the top lighting trends of 2024 – from cutting-edge smart systems to environmentally friendly options. Key Points Smart and Adaptive Lighting Systems for 2024 We’re seeing a big shift towards smart and adaptive lighting systems for the next…

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Pendant Light Spacing & Sizing For Kitchen Islands: Easy Guide February 2, 2024 – Posted in: Home Lighting

Choosing the perfect pendant light size and placement for your kitchen island can feel like a puzzle that’s just shy of coming together. We’ve all found ourselves pondering how to strike that ideal blend of aesthetics and practicality. Common wisdom among design aficionados is that pendants ought to dangle approximately 30-36 inches above the island countertop. But fear not, we’ve scoured resources far and wide to craft a straightforward guide poised to dissolve any confusion you might have. Prepare yourself…

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Best LED Color Temperature For Your Kitchen – Full Guide October 25, 2023 – Posted in: Home Lighting, Lighting Information

Choosing the best color temperature for your kitchen lighting can feel like trying to solve a cryptic crossword puzzle. We’ve had many customers reach out to ask us about which color is best for them. Yet, there’s no need for concern! After pouring over extensive research and asking leading experts, we’ve made this guide to make the selection process a breeze. So grab yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and delve into our detailed guide below…

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Choosing The Perfect Chandelier Size For Your Bedroom October 14, 2023 – Posted in: Home Lighting

We totally get it – picking out just the right chandelier for your bedroom can seem like a mission impossible. With an overwhelming array of designs, sizes, and styles at your fingertips, it’s vital to remember that the size of your chandelier plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall look and feel of your room. Fear not! This comprehensive guide is here to clear up any confusion by going over the key points such as bedroom dimensions, ceiling height and light fixture…

Matching Light Fixtures Above Kitchen Island

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Should Light Fixtures Match Throughout The House? June 11, 2023 – Posted in: Home Lighting, General Info, Lighting Information

When furnishing and decorating your home, you want it to be warm and inviting, but also to be uniquely yours. Your choices when it comes to lighting can have a huge impact on that, significantly affecting how both individual rooms and the whole house feel. One of the major considerations when making your lighting decisions is whether the fixtures should match throughout the house or whether they should simply be selected on a room-by-room basis.…

Four Types Of Lighting In Dinning Room And Living Room

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What are the 4 Types of Light? April 5, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Lighting Information

The 4 Types Of Light What are the 4 types of light that you can use in your home, you may wonder. Each one serves a different purpose and use. And the kind of lighting you choose increases the attractiveness of your home and makes it more welcoming. The 4 different kinds of lighting are: As you can see, lighting not only serves a functional purpose but also enhances your living space, giving the illusion…

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7 Surprising Health Benefits of LED Lighting March 22, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Lighting Information

There are numerous health benefits of LED lighting as compared to older lights, making it a great choice for anyone who is looking to make a small change that can significantly improve their quality of life. It can also address a number of health issues that may be caused or exacerbated by other lighting systems such as traditional fluorescent bulbs. This is why our advice time and time again is to upgrade to LED for…

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LED Lighting Calculator – How Many Lumens To Light A Room? February 15, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Commercial Lighting, Home Lighting, Lighting Information

This LED lighting calculator can calculate the number of lumens or wattage you will need for different rooms and applications. This room lighting calculator is simple to use and different outputs depending on the color scheme of your interior. Easily determine how many led bulbs you need for your room or how much wattage your room will require to have enough luminance. This resource is available to you free of charge, bookmark it for future…

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Why Do LED Lights Flicker And How To Fix January 28, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information, General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

If you haven’t changed your traditional power hungry incandescent bulbs for LED lighting, you’re probably falling behind. These luminaries offer endless benefits! They use less energy, are environmentally friendly, can change colors, are brighter, produce no UV emissions, are more efficient, and the list goes on. However, even though they seem perfect, LED light fixtures have some problems like any other appliance or tool you can use nowadays. One of them is flickering. So why…

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How to Light a Room with No Overhead Ceiling Lighting February 5, 2022 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

It’s easy to miss a room’s lack of overhead lightning until the sun goes down and you realize how much light you’re missing. If your room doesn’t have overhead lighting, there is no need to remodel your entire room to add new light fixtures. There are many creative ways to add lighting to your room, and none of these ways are difficult to do. Plug-In Pendant For Overhead Lighting The easiest way to solve the…

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How To Get Natural Light Into A Room Without Windows January 25, 2022 – Posted in: General Info, Home Lighting, Tutorials

At one point or another, everyone has been in a room that doesn’t have any windows. In the digital age of flat-screen TVs and computers, there is no need to let light into a space. However, there are times to bring natural lighting into a room without windows – for example, when you’re trying to create mood lighting or just trying to cut down on the power bill. Here are some tips on how to…