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The Importance Of Hotel Lighting: Enhancing Hospitality February 18, 2024 – Posted in: Hospitality Lighting

Ever walked into a hotel room and something just didn’t sit right? Trust us, we’ve seen it too – more times than we’d like to admit. Often, it’s the lighting that’s the culprit. As LED technology continues to revolutionize the hospitality industry, we’re clued into how light can define the ambiance of every nook in a hotel. So let’s delve deep and shed some light on creating those unforgettable, cozy atmospheres that keep guests coming back for more. It’s time to…

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Can LED Lights Catch On Fire? Understanding The Safety Of LED Lighting January 15, 2024 – Posted in: General Info

Ever found yourself pausing with a slight sense of apprehension, your finger just inches from the light switch, as you ponder whether those LED lights might morph into a fire-starting foe? Yeah, that moment of doubt can be a real mood dimmer. But hey, let’s clear the air – despite our well-intended caution, LEDs are actually engineered to keep their cool and typically don’t turn traitor with flames. In this post, we’re spilling all the enlightening details on LED lighting safety.…

Understanding UL Listings For Light Fixtures

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Understanding UL Listing For Light Fixtures: A Guide To UL Listings January 4, 2024 – Posted in: Lighting Information

Choosing the right light fixture can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of technical terms and safety standards. UL listing is one such term that pops up often, standing out as a benchmark for reliability in lighting products. This post will shine a light on what UL listing means for your fixtures, guiding you through its importance and how to select suitable certifications for your needs. Key Points What is UL Listing for Light Fixtures? UL listing for light fixtures is a certification indicating…

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Understanding Lumen Maintenance Factor December 2, 2023 – Posted in: Lighting Information

Ever found yourself squinting under the light of an LED bulb that seemed to shine much brighter when it was new? You’re definitely not alone in this. It’s a common experience – setting up those bright, energy-efficient LEDs only to see them lose their luster faster than you’d bargained for. But what many don’t realize is there’s more at play here than just some dimming over time; it’s about understanding the concept of lumen maintenance. Like…

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How To Make LED Lights Brighter: 14 Brightness Boosters November 6, 2023 – Posted in: Tutorials

LED lights can brilliantly brighten up your space, but what’s the best course of action when they start to lose their glow? It’s a common situation – wrestling with dimly lit rooms and pondering how to recapture that once vibrant brightness. LED lights are renowned for their energy efficiency, yet over time you may notice a drop in their intensity – typically due to higher ambient temperatures or lackluster maintenance. So the question is: how can we re-energize our LEDs’ brightness?…

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.…

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Workplace Lighting Standards For Offices: A Complete Guide May 23, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Lighting Information, Office Lighting

Maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive working environment is important for any business, and part of that means ensuring that workspaces such as offices are properly illuminated. Although lighting is often taken for granted, it is something that it’s important to be aware of and there are state and federal guidelines and regulations specifically covering how to appropriately illuminate office spaces. What Are Lighting Standards? Lighting standards for offices are set by the Occupational Safety…

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ADA Lighting Requirements Guide April 19, 2023 – Posted in: Hospitality Lighting, Commercial Lighting, Lighting Information

What is ADA Compliance? ADA compliance refers to the standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to assure equal access to public places, goods, and services for people with disabilities. To prevent people with disabilities from being treated unequally in any way throughout the design process of a building, these standards cover a wide range of factors, including the lighting. What are the ADA lighting requirements? The ADA specifies illumination rules for areas…

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Can LED Lights Be Dimmed? Don’t Make A Mistake February 4, 2023 – Posted in: General Info, Lighting Information

Yes, LED lights can be dimmed! But you first need to make sure your lighting is compatible with your dimmer switch. The reason it is possible to dim LED lighting is because of the use of electronic ballasts that transform high voltage into low voltage current. These electronic power supplies control the brightness of your light and offer several methods to manage the light. However, even though most LED lighting companies offer a “dimmable” option…

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Hospitality Lighting Selection: A Guide to Impressive Results! May 30, 2018 – Posted in: Lighting Information, Commercial Lighting

Bedrooms 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 guestrooms. 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…

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What Is Ambient Lighting? and How to Get It Right March 20, 2017 – 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 diffuse light, often from reflected sources like chandeliers, track lights or pot lights. In photography and cinematography it…