January 2008 - Posts

• One Touch Lamps

  As we get older, operating the tiny knobs and switches on household applicances gets tougher.  A new wave of touch lamp designs address this problem. You can turn these lamps on and off simply by touching anywhere on the lamp base. Many designs also offer a dimmer one-touch option as well. The Fresno Bee interviewed Doug Beach, manager of our LAMPS PLUS Fresno store, about the trend. You can check out the article here: A Touch Lights These Lamps. Published: 01-11-2008 By John 1 comment(s)

• Tips for Buying Bar Stool Seating

  From personal experience, choosing a bar stool for a kitchen counter space is harder than it seems! A quick rule of thumb to keep in mind is to allow for 10 to 12 inches of space between the bottom of the table or bar and the top of the barstool chair seat. Anything less than 10 inches and the stool will be too high to be used properly. You might also want to consider an adjustable bar stool that can be custom adjusted to the user as needed. Published: 01-11-2008 By John no comments

• Decorating with Fountains

  Using fountains, both indoors and out, as a decor focus has been a growing trend for the past year or so. Fountains help create a sense of relaxing natural serenity and they also create white noise that helps muffle distracting sounds. The New Jersey Star Ledger recently ran a nice article on the trend, Testing the Water, which features our tiered Graystone lighted fountain. Published: 01-11-2008 By John no comments

• New LED Solar - CFL Outdoor Hybrid Light

  This innovative new outdoor light features a top solar panel that powers four LED lights. These LEDs offer auto dusk-to-dawn lighting, a great feature for entry areas or anywhere you want to add safety and security. When you get home and need more light, just switch on the compact fluorescent bulb. It's a great pairing that's green and efficient.  Hybrid outdoor light.    Post update 1-30-09 We're very excited that this design is now part of the National Geographic Preserve Our Planet program. That program offers products and information to help you reduce carbon emissions and make a difference in the health of our planet. We're also introducing two new style collections that use this hybrid technology; a Mission style collection and a contemporary style collection. We'll post more about them in the near future! Published: 01-07-2008 By John no comments

• Tip for the New Year: Outdoor Lighting Collections

  If you've been needing to add more light to your home's exterior and resolved to tackle the issue this year then I have a quick tip. Shop for outdoor lighting by collection! Symmetry goes a long way in creating curb appeal so find matching wall lights to flank your garage or front door. Use post lights for a nicely lit walkway or an overhanging light at the doorway to welcome you home in these dark winter months.     Published: 01-03-2008 By Susanna no comments