Saturday, April 30, 2011

Curtain Poles for Bay Windows

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What are bay windows?

Bay windows are windows that extend outside the exterior walls of the home. These windows create a feeling of space while allowing more light to enter into the room. This type of window can be seen in any part of the home including the living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathrooms. While these windows look good, they can look even better if they are adorned with curtains, curtain tracks, curtain poles, curtain rails meant specifically for bay windows. Listed below are some of the window treatment options for bay windows.

Curtain poles for bay windows

A bay window curtain pole is one that is specially made to fit bay windows. Due to the special shape of bay windows normal curtain poles will simply not do. Nevertheless, these are available in many different patterns and materials that will suit your bay windows and its curtains perfectly. The most common options for curtain poles are corded poles and those without cords. Cordless poles are ones without a cord to help you draw back the curtains with ease. These come with options where you can add the finials and medials wherever you want. The corded ones are poles with a cord which will help you draw the curtains with ease and these come with gliders and rings on them to help you fasten your curtains in elegant styles.

Bay window curtain rails

Curtain tracks for bay windows are also known as curtain rails. Tracks are curtain rails with gliders or rings on them. These tracks are especially bent to take the curvature of bay windows. You have the option of getting corded ones which are more convenient to draw the curtains with. And for the super luxury conscious, you can get tracks that are remote controlled. The most economical of all are cordless curtain tracks or rails, these offer elegance without the higher cost.

Curtains for bay windows

Bay windows need specially tailored curtains to fit them. While standard bay window curtains are available, depending on the size of your windows you may have to have them specially made to fit your windows perfectly. Apart from the size and shape of the windows, these curtains are similar to other window curtains in every other way. Which simply means that you can get them in any fabric, color, pattern and texture that you want?

Bay windows add elegance to any home, draping them with the perfect curtains only adds to their beauty. Make sure that the curtain poles for bay windows are the correct size and you will be able to dazzle your neighbors with adorable curtains and window embellishments.


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Driveway Lighting

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Driveway lights are like a refrigerator with a beverage dispenser; not absolutely necessary, but definitely a nice addition if you have it. Most people use vehicles that have their own headlights so lights are not really needed on your driveway to light the way. Yet, if you see a home that has driveway lighting, it looks like a pearl necklace for a beautiful lady; it completes the picture without in any way overdoing it.

At one time it was a very expensive feature to install driveway lighting not only because of the cost of the lights, but also because you had to install the wiring for them. Plus if you had a number of these lights, or if you had to pull the wires some distance from your home, you even had to install a higher gauge wire to give your current a boost up so that the last bulb does not go dim.

Nowadays it is a very simple thing to do that with solar driveway lighting being readily available. You can choose from sunken lights that shoot pillars of light up into the sky to others that are more akin to stairway lights and still others that are like pollard lights. Only the lights that need to be sunken or installed in any way into your driveway require any work of any sort, the pollard style driveway lights, for example, come with a sharpened stake that just needs to be driven into the ground for it to be installed.

These lights are much preferred simply because if you want to use them for some other purpose all you have to do is to pull them up and transfer them elsewhere. As long as they can get about 4 to 6 hrs. of direct sunlight during the day wherever they are placed they will work well and should last throughout the night. They are able to do this because they come with LED lights that require very little in the form of battery power and so can last a long time. Why you can even set each one so that they come on as soon as it becomes dark so that you don’t have to keep walking over to each light every evening, turning them on.


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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Chandeliers for Bedrooms

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Most of us, men and women alike love chandeliers. Even young children love looking at the sparkling lights of a chandelier. This love for chandeliers is not a new concept; in fact it is one of those things that has never gone out of style. Many things have come in to style, only to be forgotten tomorrow; nonetheless chandeliers are one of those things that have only gotten better over time.

From a time when chandeliers were only metal fixtures, grand in their size and intricate in their patterns, today chandeliers are available in almost every imaginable style and theme. It is common to find that chandeliers have a place in every room of our homes, from the living areas to the bathroom to chandeliers for bedrooms and even the porch. If you can afford to, you can even have chandeliers over your kitchen or outdoor patio or deck.

The best part about chandeliers today is the size they are available in order to be able to look good in most of our homes. So we no longer need to live in big palatial homes to be able to install a chandelier. And we don’t have to spend all our savings on them either. A chandelier which is good value for money is one that looks good, is cheap, is durable and makes are homes look good in the process.

Because of the number of options available, most of us are now able to install a chandelier in our most preferred room of the house, our bedroom. Whether it is the master bedroom, the guest bedroom, your children’s bedroom or even your baby’s nursery, it is now possible to get a chandelier that is both inexpensive and looks good.

When it comes to chandeliers for bedrooms, the best option for an average sized room is a three armed chandelier. While you could go with a bigger one if your room is larger, a 3 armed chandelier is ideal for most of our homes. Apart from the size, you can go crazy and pick whatever design, theme and style that you personally prefer as it is after all your room and so you can get a chandelier that you love best.


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Bathroom Chandelier

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Do you really need a bathroom chandelier?

To most of us, a chandelier is something that we put up in our living rooms, and if we have the money and the space, in our bedrooms and dining rooms. Very rarely do we even think of putting one up in the bathroom. I mean nobody wears Louis Vuitton clothes and then goes to play in the dirt.

There’s a place for everything, and a bathroom is definitely not the place for a chandelier. But many lighting systems manufacturers not only make specific bathroom chandeliers, they give you innovative ways to install them there.

You hear everything from “It makes your bathroom a place which you will be proud to show off” to “It improves your bathroom experience considerably” whatever “bathroom experience” may be. Not to say that a chandelier will be out of place anywhere.

A chandelier is never out of place. You can put the most expensive crystal chandelier in a hut, and it will only improve the inside of the hut.

If therefore you have the space to hang a bathroom chandelier, go for it. Many of them are not too expensive because you get the simple three arm ones more often than not. You also do not have to go in for the really classy and obscenely expensive ones; a simple contemporary model will be more than enough.

Of course even this will set you back anywhere upwards of $200 depending on the kind of chandelier you are going for and most times much, much more. When you take it that most normal bathroom lights start off at around the $20 mark, you will literally be paying through your nose for it.

Yet if you are someone who wants to “tone up” their home, it is not possible with a $30 light. You’ll have to spend more but the satisfaction that you get out of living in a beautiful house, will more than compensate for any slight pangs you get when you shell out the money for a bathroom chandelier. Just one piece of advice; don’t go for the heavy Victorian style, it really will be out of place in your bathroom.


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Under Cabinet Lighting

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Lighting is no more a simple source of illumination, today lighting is much more. Lighting can be an intricate work of art, enhancing your home’s elegance. Lighting can be a modern convenience, designed for specific purposes. For instance, if you are the kind of person who spends hours at your desk, then lighting specially designed for desk use like goose necked lamps and adjustable table lamps are convenient to use. Modern lamps are designed to make our lives a bit easier.

Piano lamps to read music notes, mood lighting to help alter the ambiance of a room, mirror lights designed particularly for mirrors, kitchen island lights for over the counter illumination, motion sensors to detect unwanted trespassers and under cabinet lighting for better visibility are just some of the many modern conveniences that are available in the form of lighting.

Under cabinet lights for your kitchen counter

Kitchens are one of the rooms in the home that need a lot of light. A well-lit kitchen is usually a friendly and comfortable place to work in. One of the ways that you can light up your kitchen counters is by adding under cabinet lighting.  These can provide adequate illumination over the counter, giving you a good source of lighting for your cooking needs.

Under cabinet light options

You can use incandescent bulbs, fluorescent bulbs, LEDs, halogens as well as Xenon bulbs as under cabinet lights. Normal incandescent bulbs work very well, however are not very cost effective. While LEDs are the most cost effective, they are not quite bright enough if you are someone who needs a lot of light in your kitchen.

Halogens are good lights to use in a kitchen as they provide a prominent source of light, however these generate heat which can be enough to rot your fresh produce quicker than they normally do.

Fluorescents are possibly your best options as they are cost effective and provide adequate light. One thing to remember though, colored halogens can be quite annoying as they give you an unrealistic color, so stick to white and you will end up with a good source of light.


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Monday, April 25, 2011

Oxygen Lighting

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When it comes to lighting, most of us are looking for creative and innovative ways to light up are homes as well as our business establishments. Most of us are no longer satisfied with regular lighting designs and styles. More than lights that simply look good, most of us want more, we want newer, we want better, we want inspirational and we want lights that will make our homes and businesses look great and stand out. Although many lighting companies do provide lighting that looks good and works well, they cannot guarantee the stop and take notice effect that only some lighting companies are capable of providing.

Oxygen lighting is one such company that caters to the extravagant lighting needs of most modern individuals. This lighting company manufactures lighting in European styles in contemporary designs. They manufacture a whole lot of artistic lighting such as pendant lights, ceiling mounts, wall sconces, energy saving lights, emergency lights, lights for vanities and various outdoor lights. Whether it is for your home, for your business or for your office, these lights can add that sense of elegance, for the superior quality of their designs cannot be easily dismissed.

The special features of lighting by this company are that they manufacture interesting and awe inspiring pieces that are capable of making your home look extraordinarily beautiful. If you are a restaurant or in any business that needs to attract attention, these lights can make you stand apart from the rest. And they can make you stand apart in a good way, giving you all the good publicity that your business may need. The best part of these lights is that their superior designs are not forgotten easily and are often talked about with admiration.

Oxygen lighting is definitely the lighting to go for if you are out to impress. If your lighting needs are specific and you will not be satisfied with anything less than brilliant, then these lights are the lights that you should be checking out. These lights are available with many lighting companies and have many options that you can choose from, providing you with one of the best lighting options available today.


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Coleman Lanterns

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Why Coleman lanterns still shine

Coleman lanterns are one of the leading brands of lanterns today. With lanterns specifically created for outdoor use, they are truly dependable when you are in the middle of a trek or camp where you have no other source of lighting.

History of Coleman lanterns

The creation of Coleman lamps is a very interesting one. W.C. Coleman was a poor sighted typewriter salesman. One day he came across a lamp powered by gasoline that gave out white light. Being used to kerosene fueled lamps that smoked and gave out duller light, he was very impressed with this light that helped him see even small prints clearly. This led to the invention of one of his first gas lanterns in 1905.

Coleman lamps

The Coleman name is a name that every outdoors-man is familiar with. And the reason this brand is so famous is because it is dependable and one of the best in outdoor lighting that is available. The different types of lamps that Coleman bring out include battery powered lanterns, interchangeable power lamps, liquid fuel lanterns, propane lanterns, rechargeable lanterns, lanterns meant for backpacking, kerosene lanterns, outdoor torches, LED lanterns, tent lights and flashlights.

Coleman gas lanterns

The reason these lanterns are one of the most popular lanterns that Coleman has brought out is because it was one of their first and most brilliant designs. Today Coleman’s gas lanterns are state of the art pieces, that work astonishingly well under any temperature, with knobs to adjust brightness, rust free technology and canisters of propane that can be conveniently attached and replaced.

Why go with Coleman

The reason why Coleman lanterns still shine is because they have proved their dependability for over 100 years. Anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors in harsh weather conditions, will tell you that Coleman is the way to go and one of the most dependable lighting that you can find. In a time when products get replaced easily, the Coleman brand stays strong because they have proved how good they are. Go with Coleman lighting and they will never let you down. As the Coleman brand says “ this ain’t your daddy’s lantern, but it’s bound to be your son’s. And his son’s. And his son’s.”


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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

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Most of us are used to living in well-lit rooms, our walkways, driveways and even our outdoor gardens are lit up to help us see better. Outdoor lighting fixtures are as important as indoor lighting, they may even be more important from a security stand point. While some may want their outdoor lights to be decorative, others may want them to be of some use. Still others may want a combination of both function and looks. Today you get lighting options for every need, making it possible for you to light your outdoors with very specific lighting.

Types of outdoor lights

Lanterns, pendants, bollards, recessed, string lights, lit outdoor statues and fountains, deck lights, lights for walkways and driveways, lights that are energy and cost efficient as well as security lights are just some of the many outdoor lighting options available. When it comes to good looking outdoor lighting fixtures, you can get a wide range of designs that come in various sizes and budgets. However, if you are looking for security specific lighting, you have only limited design options as the design takes a back seat to its function.

Energy efficient outdoor lighting

When it comes to outdoor lighting, cost becomes a determining factor. Most of us do not want to spend a small fortune on electricity bills just because our outdoors needs to be well lit. So for those who want to cut on costs or help save the planet, there are many options available. LED lights and solar powered lights are good options for outdoor lighting which will help reduce your utility bills drastically. The coolest thing about these lights is that you get them in many designs, patterns and budgets that make lighting your outdoors a simple affair.

Security outdoor lighting fixtures

If security is your primary concern, you get lights that come with sound and motion sensors that will alert you to the presence of an intruder. A good security light will filter out the sounds and movements of animals while picking up human movements. These lights do cost a lot more than normal lights do, however if you get ones that are solar powered, they will save you a lot on energy consumption.

Whatever lights you choose for your outdoor needs, be sure to check your options online. Many online retailers offer discounts that will enable you get a great deal, helping you light up the outsides of your house in the lowest possible rates.


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Chandelier Lampshades

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It is normal to find most homeowners taking an active interest in the way their homes look. Chandeliers are one of the easiest, though possibly expensive ways to enhance the look of a home. If you either can’t or don’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a new chandelier consider getting an old chandelier and fit it with new lamps shades. Even purchasing a chandelier with lampshades is a good idea as all you will need to do is change the lamp shades once in a while, to create a new look. So listed below are three reasons why chandelier lampshades are good alternatives when compared to regular chandeliers.

The first reason why shades for chandeliers are good alternatives is because they simply look more elegant. A chandelier with lampshades on it makes most of us stop and take notice. There is something so delicate about a lampshade that tends to add a bit of sophistication to your home. So if you are looking for a chandelier that enhances the elegance of your home, go with ones with lampshades or chandelier covers on them.

The second reason why a chandelier with lampshade options is a good alternative is because you can change the shades to match the theme of your home. You can purchase lampshades with different colors and patterns to suit your furnishings every time you either redecorate or spice up your home. This way, you won’t have to spend as much money as you would if you replaced your entire chandelier.

The third reason why a using a lampshade on a chandelier is a good alternative is because you can add the shades to lower the intensity of the light. This will help create a soothing ambiance while cutting out harsh light. These are great especially if you want to draw attention to a portion of your room, as these chandeliers will make your home look great.

There are many reasons why chandelier lampshades are special, however you need to try them out before you will be able to fully understand their potential. So get your old chandelier out, fix it, buy it some classy lampshades and try them out. You will soon join all of us in believing how great these special chandeliers are.


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Hinkley Outdoor Lighting

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History of the Hinkley Lighting Company

Hinkley Lighting Inc. was founded by Phil Hinkley in 1922. After his death the company was completely bought over by one of its partners, Stanley Wiedemer, whose sons still run this corporation today. This company started out manufacturing outdoor lighting fixtures and has evolved to creating some of the most creative lighting fixtures suitable for modern households. The reason why this company has lasted so long, creating a legacy of good will is because their products are top of the line in quality and in designs that are simply out of this world.

Types of outdoor lighting they offer

Hinkley outdoor lighting is available in many types such as lanterns, posts and pier mounts and landscape lights. The line of lanterns they offer are simply regal, in styles that are contemporary as well as traditional, making them suitable for any type of home. Their range of landscape lights include spot lights, path lighting, path lights, deck lights, step lights, accent lighting, nexus, line lights, hardy island lights and other lamps and their accessories. So if you are looking for classy and high quality lighting options, then Hinkley lighting can be the perfect lighting brand to light up your outdoors.

Energy saving options

Hinkley is a brand that has evolved over 90 years, keeping up with the standards of modern lighting, while maintaining the quality that is expected out of a company that old. Along with good looks and quality, modern lighting needs to be energy efficient as well. For this reason, they have brought out a range of energy saving lighting options, dark sky lighting with reduces the amount of heat generated to help us view the night sky and LED light options.

What makes Hinkley outdoor lighting stand out

The reason why Hinkley lighting has taken its place among the leading light manufacturers is because their latest designs, contemporary ideas backed with good quality and nearly a 100 years experience in the lighting experience make them a lighting company to be reckoned with. The main reason as to why they stand out is their ability to adapt and manufacture lighting that is appropriate for the current generation, while keeping to their old fashioned standards firmly in place.


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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Art Deco Lighting

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Making sure their homes look the best has become a passion among many. And most of us are more than willing to put in that extra effort and spend a lot of money to make our homes look good. One of the easiest ways to transform our homes, while spending relatively less is by improving the home’s lighting. In the past most of us have been quite content with lighting that was practical, today the same people do want more out of lighting. We want a stunning blend of style and practicality, for this we must first choose the kind of lighting that we want. Art deco lighting is one style of lighting that is both practical as well as inspirational.

What are Art deco lighting fixtures?

Art deco lights have been around for ages and will continue to be awe inspiring light fixtures for many more years to come. When it comes to art deco light fixtures, you cannot pin point any one kind of style, most vintage lights and lamps are considered art deco along with many modern yet innovative pieces. The theme of art deco seems to be lights that are creative, lights that are inspirational and lights that tend to stand out because they are exceptionally beautiful.

Cost of Art deco lighting?

The cost of the lights depends on the type of material used, the intricacy of design and the brand. The more exquisite the lamp looks, the more expensive it usually is. Although you do get some very fine lamps for around $50, the ones that wow you would tend to be the ones that cost more. And the more expensive ones can cost over $300. However, spending some money on these lamps are usually a good investment towards making your home look more elegant.

If you are looking to make statement of beauty in your home, checking out art deco lighting options is a very good idea. Many online retailers do offer discounts which will help you get a good deal on the price of the lamp that you purchase. While art deco may not be for everybody, they may be just the thing to add that extra sparkle in your home.


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Bathroom Ceiling Lights

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Most of us want our bathrooms to look good; however most of us cannot afford to spend a great deal of money to buy classy lighting for our bathrooms. What many of us don’t know is that you can get fancy lighting and you can get it for a reasonable price. What if you knew that for as low as $60, you could get lighting that looks impressive, modern as well as works without any trouble? You would definitely buy one of those for your bathroom, right? So here are some bathroom ceiling lights options for under $100.

What are my options under $60?

Adjustable ceiling fixtures, wall flushes, semi-flush lights, recessed lights are some of the ceiling light options for your bathroom. When it comes to ceiling light fixtures, you can get them in a number of shapes such as round, oval, square, rectangular, dome shaped, ball shaped as well as in many intricate designs and patterns. Some of the well-known brands that sell their elegant fixtures at much less than $60 include Progress lighting, Kichler, Access lighting, Maxim lighting as well as Nuvo lighting. The best part is you can get some of these lovely ceiling lights for much less than $50. In fact you can get some really nice ones for between $20 and $50.

What are my options of bathroom ceiling lights between $60 and $100?

If you can afford to spend a little more, you pretty much get the same type of lighting except that they are of better quality, they are more elegant to look at and for an additional 10 or 20 dollars, you may end up getting a much better deal.

While you don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars on lights for your bathroom, it is a good idea to go for lighting in the average price range of between $60 and $100. While these are not the most inexpensive, they provide a product that is good value for the money you pay as you will end up with a better looking as well as a better quality product.


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Commercial Outdoor Lighting

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What is commercial outdoor lighting?

When most of us think of lighting; we think of lighting our homes…inside and outside…with decorative, cost and energy efficient lighting. Although there is a world of lighting outside our homes, most of us fail to realize it. Take a step outside your home and you will find that your roads are flooded with light, parking lots are well lit and even your sidewalks are well lit. Without these lights our world will be filled with darkness, with no one feeling secure and crime rates will be on the rise, for that is how important commercial outdoor lighting is. Let’s understand what commercial lighting is and where you can get your lights for cheap.

What is commercial lighting?

Commercial lights are any lights that are used for purposes other than residential such as roads, highways, business establishments, hospitals, factories and parking lots. Commercial lighting is broadly classified into commercial outdoor lighting and indoor commercial lights.

Outdoor commercial lighting

These are lights that are used for illumination outside businesses, industries, hospitals and other non-residential areas. Commercial lighting fixtures that are used for outdoor lighting include those that are used on streets as street lights, as lighting for roads and highways, for billboards, parking lots, malls, outside school, college and business areas. These lights are extremely durable and capable of withstanding harsh environments including storms and heavy wind.

Indoor commercial lighting

Indoor commercial light fixtures are lights that are used inside non-residential buildings such as schools, hospitals, universities, businesses and malls.  They also include lighting for operating theaters and assembly lines. This is why this type of lighting needs to be extremely efficient as without it, production can come to a standstill.

Commercial lighting is especially available with those who specialize in manufacturing and selling lights for commercial purposes. These lights are usually extremely energy and cost efficient as they cater to industrial standards and most wholesalers offer discounts as the quantities purchased are often in bulk. Be sure to check your options online as a lot of online retailers do offer discounts that will guarantee you a good deal.


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Friday, April 22, 2011

Lithonia Lighting

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Different people have different lighting needs. Some want their lights to look good, while some others want their lights to be efficient and for still others low costing lights are the way to go. The type of lighting that we want depends on the type of use, for residential purposes most of us want a combination of good looks, efficiency as well as low costs. Commercial lighting purposes on the other hand, require that the lighting that they use be off maximum efficiency and lowest costs, where looks play little or no part at all in their lighting decisions.

Commercial as well as residential lights

Whether you are a home owner looking for elegantly designed light fixtures that are efficient and will cost you less on your electricity bills or you are a commercial business who wants low cost efficient lights, you can both shop at Lithonia Lighting.

About Lithonia lighting

Lithonia is a lighting company based out of the United states while having manufacturing units in the neighboring countries Canada and Mexico. They manufacture residential as well as commercial lighting that are energy as well as cost efficient, giving the consumer a great product which is good value for money.

Types of lighting

Lithonia manufactures a range of lighting such emergency lights, fluorescent tubes, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, high efficiency Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), dark lighting, Food processing lighting and other outdoor lighting. They also manufacture a range of indoor lighting.

Commercial Lithonia lighting

For commercial purposes, they have a wide range of outdoor lamps that can withstand the harshness of an outdoor environment including heavy rain, snow storms and strong wind. This makes them a sensible lighting option for outdoor commercial use where bad weather is very prominent and replacing an outdoor lamp is a tedious task.

Residential lighting

Lithonia brings out just about every possible indoor lighting types such as sconces, pendants, vanity lights, bathroom lights, ceiling lights and much more.

Whether you are looking for residential or commercial lighting, Lithonia can help you light up your homes or businesses with the most energy and cost efficient lighting possible, making them one of the most sought after brands in the industry.


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Kichler Outdoor Lighting

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Today lighting and home decoration have become industries that are extremely competitive. With each company bringing out newer, more innovative designs in the highest quality standards that are possible, it is difficult for most of us laypeople to choose one over the other. Nevertheless, there are some companies that distinctly stand out in a crowd of booming lighting industries; one company that is famous for its quality creations is the Kichler lighting company. And when it comes to outdoor lighting, they are definitely one of the best that you can go with.

History of Kichler

Kichler was founded in 1938 and their aim to this day is to provide you with lighting that defines your style. Lights created by Kichler have class written all over them. Not only are the lamps unique in their design, they are of the highest standards of quality while enhancing the elegance of your home. Kichler lights are for those who want their homes to look beautiful, stand out elegantly while looking like no other.

Options in Kichler outdoor lighting

The various types of outdoor lighting that Kichler manufactures are outdoor lamps, ceiling fans with lights, lanterns, wall sconces, pendant lights, outdoor chandeliers, flush lights and other fixtures.

The extraordinary fact about Kichler lights is that they bring out some of the most traditional styled lamps in intricate designs while at the same time bringing out a range of modern lighting that most modern decorator would love to have in their homes. Their diverse features of creating old and modern looking lamps make them one of the best in the industry.

And of course they have lights in every style in between from casual to transitional designs suited for most of our homes. They even have lighting with energy saving options which is one of the primary things that energy conscious individuals look for in lighting.

So if you want to illuminate the outsides of your homes in classy light fixtures that not only make your home breathe an air of elegance but also help conserve energy, then you don’t have to look any further as you can’t get much better than Kichler outdoor lighting fixtures.


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Monday, April 11, 2011

Progress Lighting

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Today’s generation has only heard of a time when people had very little options for light at night, a time when oil lanterns and lanterns were a luxury that only the wealthy were used to. For most of us who live in the 21st century the question is not whether we can get good quality lighting but what the various options in good lighting are.

With so many different manufacturers bringing out their latest creations, a few companies have lasted over the years bringing out the best quality in lighting products. And one company that does stand out is Progress lighting.

About Progress lighting

This lighting company is over 100 years old, which by itself is quite an impressive fact. In addition, their catalog features 5000 designs covering a lot of different types of lighting for every possible use.

Types of lighting

From commercial to residential lighting they create lighting such as pendants, chandeliers, outdoor lights, lights for landscaping, wall sconces, bathroom lights, vanity lights, kitchen lights and many other lighting fixtures.

Special characteristics of this brand of lighting

Another stand out feature about this brand of lighting is that they are not afraid to use color. Unlike many leading light manufacturers who stick to using safe colors, they bring out a range of lighting in the most gorgeous and brightest shades for those who would love to work with colored shades and lamps.

Energy saving lights

Energy saving lighting is another aspect about this company which makes them stand apart from the rest. Not only do they provide us with a range of lighting that spells elegance, they provide us with lighting that helps conserve energy and costs as well.

Most of us are used to a wide variety of lighting options. What we want today are lights with a difference, lights that bring character to our homes and lights that make a statement of our sense of style. In a nutshell, most of us want more than just lights, more than just a piece of art, we in fact want a exquisite combination of art, functionality and progress. For all that and more Progress lighting is the company for you, a lighting company from whom you can count on to bring out the finest creations in future.


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Hunter Ceiling Fans

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Ceiling fans are back; what with more and more people concerned about the effect excessive use of energy has on the environment. Although ceiling fans can by no means replace the comfort provided by air conditioners, in areas where the temperatures do not get too hot, ceiling fans have become the practical solution. There are many ceiling fan brands that you can choose from, however one of the oldest and most reliable manufacturers of ceiling fans are Hunter ceiling fans.

History of Hunter fans

Hunter Fans was created by two brothers in 1886, when they started supplying ceiling fans in New York. Very soon they started sending out these fans to other countries such as India, Africa and the Middle East. The fact that this company has been around for 125 years does say a lot about their quality and efficiency as no run off the mill manufacturer would have lasted as long as they have. With Hunter, you will be getting a reliable fan that lasts.

Hunter fans bring out three main types of fans, ceiling fans, bathroom fans as well as portable fans.

Hunter ceiling fans

Their ceiling fans usually come with 4 or 5 blades, with or without lights on them. Their ceiling fans come in contemporary, traditional and transitional styles that are meant to suit most of our homes. While these fans look stylish and elegant on the outside, they are advertised to be tough on the inside. And most consumers of Hunter fans will tell you how truly dependable these fans can be. You can get some really nice fans at prices starting at around $200; however their more expensive pieces are priced at well over $700.

Hunter bathroom fans

The specialty of hunter fans is that most of their bathroom fans don’t look like fans at all. In fact they look like intricate and decadent bathroom lighting. These bathroom fans come with a 5 year limited warranty and are priced between $90 and $130, which is a great deal because they look good and will save you a whole lot more on electricity bills every year.

Hunter portable fans

The portable fans brought out by hunter are table fans or retro fans, regular portable fans, pedestal fans and oscillating pedestal fans. These are very practical to use and can be carried around to various parts of the house whenever needed. Equipped with a 5 year limited warranty, these fans will most probably not give you any problems for a very long time.

The reason why Hunter ceiling fans have been around for as long as they have is because they know their job extremely well. They have been manufacturing top quality fans to help conserve energy in styles that have kept up with the changes in the modern world. That is why they have lasted for many years and will last for many more years to come.


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Friday, April 8, 2011

Modern Table Lamps

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Table lamps have been around for very long time, but what differentiates a traditional lamp from a modern one? The answer to this is not very simple; however there are a few things that are common to most modern table lamps.

Modern colors

Black and white seems to be the predominant colors of contemporary design. Most modern lamps come with a combination of black and white. And while other colors such as red, yellow and brown are quite common, these colors are usually seen in lamps that have a new and more innovative design.

Contemporary styles

Modern table lamps are table lamps with a difference. These lamps are special in their design and do not conform to traditional ideas of a lamp, which have a spherical base, a thin or normal shaped stand and a conical lampshade. Shades for these lamps can come in many shapes such as cubes, cylinders, cuboid, spherical and rectangular; you can even have ones that are shaped like a cobra or a sphere without any shade. The stand may not be visible at all or be large and angular in undefined yet elegant shapes.

Cost of modern looking lamps

A modern looking lamp need not be expensive. You can get some really nice shapes and designs in the popular black and white themes for prices as low as $60. While the average prices of modern designs are between $150 and $300, you can even get some very unusual and expensive designs for well over $1000. The cost of the lamp depends on the uniqueness of shape, elegance of design, quality and brand name. The general rule being, the more the “wow factor”, the more expensive the lamp usually is.

Attraction of modern table lamps

While the designs may be new and unfamiliar, there is no denying the attractiveness of these lamps. Their straight lines, no nonsense colors schemes and interesting designs make them very attractive accessories for the modern person and their modern homes. Although the styles will keep changing with the years, the inventiveness of man will keep providing us with newer and more attractive lamp designs.


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Baby Room Ideas

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Babies in general do not need a lot of things. Nevertheless, we as the parents need a few things in order to make our lives easier. With that in mind, your baby room ideas should include things that you need to make things easier for you when catering to the needs of a small child. Some of those things that you will need are a cradle or crib, a changing table, a chest of drawers and toys for the child. In addition to these basics, getting yourself a comfortable rocking chair and a playpen can prove to be extremely useful.

When arranging the furnishing in your baby’s room, keep your baby’s needs in mind. For instance it is a good idea to keep the changing table close to the crib where the baby sleeps. It is difficult enough to get to a crying baby at night, keeping the table close will help you cater to your baby’s needs quickly. This will help avoid unnecessary tension and worry in the middle of the night. Similarly, the rocking chair and chest of drawers need to be arranged in such a way that everything you need is easily accessible and is close at hand.

The next thing that your baby room ideas should include is strategically placing toys and playthings around the room. Your aim in placing the toys should be to attract the baby, help him learn, to have something close enough for the baby to enjoy without hurting the baby and lastly to be able to distract the baby whenever needed. It is a good idea to have a small stuffed animal in the crib, some rattles and toys in different parts of the crib and toys placed around the room which the baby can enjoy looking at when he is up.

When it comes to baby room ideas, the sky is truly the limit. You can go as crazy as you’d like or as subdued as you would want, just be sure to keep convenience in mind as you arrange your baby’s room. For you will be thankful on those long sleepless nights when your baby is having a hard time sleeping that you had the good sense to put practicality ahead of looks.


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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Ceiling Light Fixtures

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When it comes to light fixtures, there are a whole range that you can choose from. From delicate designs to intricate ornate pieces that forms the basis of artwork in your home to more practical ceiling light fixtures. Choosing the type of fixtures for your home depends on how you want your room illuminated the style you want to impart to your home and your budget. When it comes to ceiling lights, there are many options available. Let’s take a look at the various ceiling light fixture styles and where you can use them around the home.

Ceiling lights can be any kind of lamps that hang from or are fixed to the ceiling such as pendant lights, track lights, flush lights, semi flush lights, small pendants and even chandeliers can be considered ceiling lights. A prominent ceiling light can illuminate an entire room without difficulty, however most smaller ceiling lights, although they provide even illumination, are not capable of bringing out a specific features of a home. That is why ceiling lights are general purpose lights meant for illumination. These lights are also capable of creating a sense of style to your home.

The primary reason why one should go with ceiling lights are when you want an even distribution of light throughout the room. The second reason why you should use ceiling lights is because they can make a statement, one expressing your home’s elegance and sense of style. They make perfect lights for foyers, living rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, closets, kitchens and almost anywhere else in the home.

Ceiling lights are best avoided in certain areas in the home where more specific illumination is required. For instance, bathroom mirrors require a separate light fixture as ceiling lights cannot provide proper illumination. Other areas in the home where ceiling lights are not adequate is when you want to bring out a certain feature, a work of art or even when working at a desk.

Ceiling light fixtures can be the perfect lights for your home, as long as you want the light source to diffuse evenly throughout the room.


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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Casablanca Fans

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If you live in areas where the temperature is moderate, with warm summers and pleasant winters or in areas where the summer heat is not too much, then considering a fan may be a sensible thing to do.  While air conditioning can be quite expensive, taking a toll on the planet’s resources, a fan may just the thing that we need. For most of us a ceiling fan is a reminder of the past, for some that reminder may be nostalgic while others may think of a time where there was a shortage of conveniences. Casablanca fans bring out a range of fans for the modern individual as well as the old fashioned heart that beats in all of us.

History of Casablanca Fans

This company was founded in 1974 by Burton. A. Burton, who brought out a range of ceiling fans that were of the highest quality in terms of its design and quality of product. Today, this company still conforms to its highest standards in product as well as customer service. Any fan you purchase with Casablanca comes out with a life time motor warranty and a 1 year part warranty. Their product is so good that they guarantee that nothing will ever go wrong with its motor, providing you with a product that is meant to last.

Design and Style Options

Casablanca offers a full range of products that will suit every home and its furnishings. From contemporary ones that are classy fixtures that can take their place in elegant modern homes to old fashioned and period fans that suit homes that are styled in that particular era to transitional styles that will blend in with most of our homes today, you get styles that go with every type of home. Fans with an extra special touch like those with lights on them, resembling pendant lights or chandeliers are also available to give the room a special appeal.

While fans are a necessity toady to help save the earth’s resources, they can add charming details to your home, giving it that classy elegance while making your home look and feel special.


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Fluorescent Light Fixtures

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Fluorescent light fixtures are energy efficient light sources that can be used to illuminate your home and business. The lamps used in the fixtures are commonly referred to as fluorescent tubes. Compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs can be used in homes to help conserve energy, while the larger tubes are more suitable for industrial and outdoor purposes.

Fluorescent lights come in the form of tubes or shaped bulbs that can be used for a number of purposes. Fluorescent bulbs can be fitted into just about any type of light fixture from pendant lights to flush lights and sconces. They can also be used for a number of purposes such as back lights, grow lights, infra-red lamps, bilirubin lights and even tanning lamps. The reason why these lamps are preferred is because they have several advantages over regular incandescent lamps. Let’s take a look at their pros and cons before considering them as good lighting alternatives.

Advantages of fluorescent lights:

Fluorescent lights are energy efficient. They convert 22% of the power they consume into visible light.When compared with incandescent bulbs, they diffuse light more evenly throughout the room.These lights don’t heat up as much as incandescent bulbs.Longer life when compared with incandescent bulbs. Fluorescent tubes last 20 to 30 times more than the average incandescent lamp, making the expensive initial costs negligible when compared with replacing several incandescent bulbs.The cost in replacing as well as labor costs are reduced as you won’t be replacing a fluorescent bulb as often as an incandescent bulb.

Disadvantages of fluorescent lights:

Initial costs of fluorescent bulbs are more when compared with regular incandescent bulbs.Frequent switching on and off leads to lower life, even lower than the life of an incandescent bulb.They have a bit of mercury in them, hence one needs to exercise caution while changing bulbs as breakage can lead to leakage which needs to be cleaned out with care.They do emit small amounts of harmful Ultra Violet rays which may be harmful in the long run.They require optimal temperature to be efficient, any raise or lowering of temperature will affect the efficiency of these lamps. Outside use in low temperatures usually requires a high output ballast which raises the cost of the fixture a fair bit.

Keeping these advantages and disadvantages in mind, depending on your use you can get fluorescent light fixtures that will maximize efficiency while reducing your costs.


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