April 2009 - Posts

• Giclee Pendant Lights in Living Color

  Here are two pictures of our giclee art shade pendant lights in action. Six of our 20" 3-light pendants were installed in our brand new corporate lunchroom, and they look great. These contemporary pendant lights features a custom-printed shade on high-quality canvas. We have lots of colorful patterns to choose from. Or send us your favorite picture, and we'll create a custom shade just for you! Browse our entire selection of giclee art shade lighting.                                 Click the pics to see them bigger. Published: 04-29-2009 By Adam 1 comment(s)

• Mini Pendant Lights Make a Big Impact

  Mini pendants are graceful and flexible lighting solutions. Common uses include hanging them over kitchen counters and in breakfast nooks. But you can get creative -- In a smaller bedroom, hang one on each side of the bed and skip bulky nightstands. Or, use multiple mini pendants in place of one large chandelier for a unique lighting display. Pendants can be used in any room, and the height is generally adjustable. So be creative! Many mini pendant designs incorporate beautiful art glass, too. See our full selection of mini pendant lights here. We've also got a stylish selection of mini pendant lights that are both beautiful and energy efficient, including several ENERGY STAR® designs. See our energy efficient mini pendants here. These are just a few of our many mini pendants: Published: 04-25-2009 By Adam no comments

• A Spring Green LampsPlus.com Coupon Offer

  Everybody likes a deal, especially in these times, so here's a special Spring Green coupon offer for our blog readers: use code 55BLG and save $20 off $100. You can use the code online at checkout or mention it when ordering by phone. The offer ends June 30th. Click here to get saving! LampsPlus.com Coupon  Use it to go green (we like these energy efficient LED light bulbs), add some green for the season (how about this green glass table lamp?), be green year-round (click on the pictured faux orchid) or just save some green in your wallet! Published: 04-24-2009 By John no comments

• Tips on Caring for Wood

  Just as our skin sometimes requires a little extra attention, so does the surface of any wood furniture in your household.  Quick Tips 1.Wood needs moisture but you should thoughtfully select your polish and/or wood conditioner. Choose a wax or oil based polish and then stick with it. Your furniture's finish may appear cloudy or streaky if you alternate between the two. 2.Regular dusting will extend the life of your furniture. Use a soft, clean cloth lightly moistened with polish. 3.If you do accidentally get a stain then try a cloth moistened with a mixed solution of a teaspoon of powdered laundry detergent and a quart of warm water. Make sure to dry completely after cleaning. Some Don'ts 1.Keep wood out of direct sunlight. The ultraviolet rays may damage the finish. 2.High heat can create a chemical change in a wood finish so use protective padding under any heated tableware.  Published: 04-23-2009 By Susanna no comments

• Sculpt Your Own Table Lamp

  I love these new Flexell table lamps. Small wood slats are stacked together to form a flexible piece of art. Create your own unique table lamp with this customizable design. They come in two sizes and finishes, and they're affordable. Bring one home and make it your own! See the Flexell table lamps, and browse all table lamps. Published: 04-17-2009 By Adam no comments

• New! Sonneman Lightweights Table Lamps and Floor Lamps

  We love Robert Sonneman's modern designs. We now carry his Lightweights collection of table lamps and floor lamps. They're sleek and slender with a bold burst of color on top. See the new Sonneman Lightweights Collection here. See our all our fabulous Sonneman table lamps and Sonneman floor lamps. Published: 04-09-2009 By Adam no comments

• Staff Picks: Desk Lamps

  Buyer Gwyn Evans shines the light on some of his favorite desk lamps. These are classic designs that not only make a dramatic style statement, but also add bright and functional task lighting to a work or office space. Here are Gwyn's picks:         (from left to right) Georgetown Solid Brass Desk Lamp: A timeless design—perfect for a traditional desk. Magnifier Clamp-On Desk Lamp: This magnifying desk lamp is the ideal lamp for a hobbyist or anyone that does highly detailed work. Halogen Double Swing Arm Desk Lamp: The dual halogen swing arms put light just where you need it. Looks great in a contemporary home office. OTT-LITE Vision Saver Bankers Lamp: Ott Lite technology bulbs produce crisp energy efficient light—perfect for a piano. Curved Black LED Desk Lamp: This contemporary desk lamps uses the latest LED technology Published: 04-07-2009 By John no comments

• Where to Find the Modern, Affordable Lamp Shade?

  LAMPS PLUS, of course! Blog ApartmentTherapy posed the question of where to find modern, affordable lamp shades. The answer was their local LAMPS PLUS store. "Their selection of contemporary shades is pretty comprehensive and I love that you can find nice details like the black ribbon edging on some of them." Read the entire post. Our stores do have a large selection of shades on hand, and you can browse and find even more online, like hard-to-find chandelier lampshade and square lampshade designs. Thanks to ApartmentTherapy for the rave! View all lampshades. View all contemporary lamp shades. Published: 04-06-2009 By John no comments

• The Latest Open Box Lighting Deals

  I was just noticing the latest deals at our LAMPS PLUS Open Box site. There are some great open box porch lights on sale just in time for the warm evenings of summer. We're also offering clearance prices on open box table lamps, home decor and more. LAMPS PLUS Open Box is our special outlet site where we sell items that may have been returned to our warehouse or items that have an open box. So head over to check out our open box lighting deals. The inventory changes daily, so you never know what great deal you will find! Published: 04-02-2009 By Adam no comments