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Sometimes you have a lighting need that doesn't fit with any conventional solution. The most perplexing of problems often need the most flexible solutions so here are some of our most flexible, bendable lights: The Six Foot Rope Light - this can be used for baseboards, under cabinets, to highlight stairs, in holiday decorations. This light is just completely...
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The end of daylight savings time is here, so don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday. With the clock change and shorter days, we offer these lighting tips to keep your autumn and winter days glowing without your energy costs growing. Make the switch to low wattage compact fluorescent bulbs . Today’s CFL bulbs are available in a...
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1. Recessed lights are best for task lighting. The concentrated light is perfect over counters, inside closets, and above work surfaces. 2. Supplement crystal chandeliers or other accent fixtures with recessed spot lights. The extra light emphasizes the materials and adds overall brightness. 3. Don't attempt to light a whole room solely with recessed...
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Saturday's Home and Garden feature from the LA Times showcases a couple of our local residents' endeavor to transform their 1960 fixer-upper into a tropical resort. With Bangkok's Sukhothai Hotel as the inspiration they incorporated plenty of lighting and plants into their plan. Take a look at the pictorial . I think they do achieve a lush, relaxed...
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The Las Vegas Review-Journal asked us for tips on how to find the perfect desk lamp, especially for those heading off to college. One of the tips, "Desk lamps should be situated so that hand shadows don't obstruct your reading and work." You can read the entire article online here: Lamps make ideal desk accessory And if you're in the area, be sure to...
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For teens headed off to college, one of the first things on your back-to-school list is choosing furniture and accessories. The challenge here is doing something fun and functional with a those teeny-tiny rooms. We found some great tips in this article from the Montreal Gazette titled " Dorm Decorating 101 ." Here are some more ideas to help you create...
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Angelo Surmelis, host of HGTV's 24 Hour Design and Rate My Space recently used a LAMPS PLUS Casa Surveyor ceiling fan in a retro kitchen update. Read all about it at HGTV and view the updated look online: Updated Retro Kitchen Angelo also has a blog you should check out: Angelo Surmelis blog .
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Looking for a fast and easy upgrade for your existing lamp shade? Try these new lamp shade slipcovers . Just slip them over your existing shade, cinch up the drawstrings, arrange the folds and you're done. You can trim the ties or create a festive bow with them as you wish. Use the slipcover over a shade to get a fresh look for the summer season, or...
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Dark Sky lighting regulations have become more commonplace in various municipalities over the last few years. Lighting that conforms to Dark Sky design specs aims to stop the adverse effects of outdoor lighting pollution, including energy waste and the harm that lighting can cause to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems. Often it's as simple as designing...
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bobvila.com has a how-to article on setting up a home theater. With the impending switch to high-definition and flat screens, living rooms are doing double-duty as home theaters. Our very own Michael Berman has a whole paragraph of tips for lighting home theaters. To easily get more adjustability I would also add wireless controls and twin torchieres...
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