There is a lot of people who swear by LED bulbs. Customers have sung praises of LED lighting and have greatly denounced the use of halogen and incandescent lights and encourage those who haven’t to make the switch. LEDs have proven to be both budget and environment-friendly. However, like any other type of hype, a lot of misconceptions are also likely to follow. When it comes to LED its best to learn everything about the…
Continue readingBecause color temperature is hard to photograph accurately (mostly due to white balance), we recommend referring the the first color temperature chart (above) for reference. Below there is some photographed samples but there might be differences in true color and the photograph. If you haven’t seen our in-depth guide on color temperature, you can see it here.
Continue readingBedrooms are the best way to make your guests feel at home. All your hospitality will go to waste if your guests find it difficult to rest well at night or just do not feel “at home” in the guestroom. You may not be able to help how big or small your guestroom is or where it is located in the house. But you have the chance to enhance the atmosphere in the room with…
Continue readingIn the lighting market these days, there is too much confusion about how LED efficiency works, what all the stats mean and if those stats match up to real life scenarios. In this article I’ll go over the stats to look for, common misleading marketing practices and how to determine the best efficiency per dollar. First we’ll start with the power source and work our way through to where the light falls. LED Driver Efficiency…
Continue readingMany consumers have already heard about ETL and UL certifications among products that are sold in the market. Though, they have not taken a full grasp on what ETL and UL are all about. Producers or companies, however, are more conscious about ETL and UL certifications. Some companies even boast of their UL and ETL certificates. For what these certificates are all about – this leaves a question to many ordinary consumers. What do ETL…
Continue readingChoosing the right lighting for your small-sized bedroom is not that difficult as what most people deemed. Despite this seemingly easy work, bedroom lights should not be markdown as a lesser priority compared to other lighting fixtures in the house. Although easy, it can still be a little bit tricky if you do not know the proper balance among all of the elements in the bedroom. Having the right kind of lighting for your bedroom…
Continue readingTogether with the evolution of the lighting technology are the components that can be harmful to the environment. Some people say that this is inevitable while others convey that it is impossible to balance technological development and environmental protection. This, however, is not true. It is the responsibility of both producers and consumers to protect the environment regardless of economic development. The environment should not be set aside from economic progress and technology advancement because…
Continue readingOne of the main attractions of a house is the lighting system of the living room. It is the central area where guests are being accommodated and family activities are being held. Hence, the living room has always been one of the priorities when it comes to home interior design. To beautify the living room, hanging beautiful lighting system should be present all the time. In this modern time, different hanging lights were produced vis-à-vis…
Continue readingChoosing the right lighting fixtures for your living room can be challenging and frustrating at the same time. It is a focal point of your home and developing an overall lighting for your room is paramount. It is necessary always to have three levels of lighting in your living room. If your living room is made from wood, it is recommended to have a high degree of illumination. For the medium level, wall sconces are…
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