We’ve all seen homes that are not lit up. Not only do they give a spooky vibe, but they can be a bit off-putting. That’s perfect for Halloween, but what about the rest of the 364 days? Not only does light add ambiance, it can be helpful as well as put residents at ease. When …
The living room, also known as the family room, is often the center of activity within the home. A room should have lighting fixtures to accommodate any activity that may be taking place, whether it be watching television, playing games or reading books with young children, or hosting parties and social gatherings with friends and …
When it comes to the lighting on patios, people tend to overlook how important it is and what a great source of ambiance it can be. It can be a lot of fun to spend time outside, and if the lighting is just right, it can be the source of great happiness. While that statement …
Up until last year, I spent one to two full days hanging Christmas lights. I then spent another full day in January taking them down. I had beome somewhat of a Christmas light expert over the years and became familiar with the many types of Christmas lights. Some years I did all this in the …
I would like to welcome you to our list of the 24 best online lighting stores. Much like you, I wanted to find some amazing lamps and other lighting fixtures online for my home, so I sat down and compiled a list of stores and what they offer. I also note whether they are U.S. …
3 illustrated charts showcase the 56 different types of lightbulbs based on shape, base and size. This is an epic lightbulb buying guide that you need when putting in light fixtures or you need to buy a bulb. Simply awesome. It’s great that there are many different types of lights to choose from but it’s …
Lightbulbs have come a long way in the past 150 or so years. Starting out with entirely toxic materials and hairstyles resembling Doc from Back to the Future, we have emerged triumphant, deliciously energy efficient, and with perfectly coiffed hair. The LED corn light is the shiny new alternative to high-pressure sodium lamps that are …
People tend to recoil when they hear the word mercury and for good enough reason. Thank goodness we finally know that radiation is bad (Rest In Power, Marie Curie), but there are safe ways to use its powers. This is proven with the mercury vapor light bulb! This type of bulb is a crucial step …
Well jeez, considering how long light bulbs have been around (since 1879!) the complexity of how they work is entirely underappreciated. There are far more complex things, like say, the internet, the CRISPR method, the human ego, octopuses… Alas, inventors started tinkering around with electric light in 1835, and to give you an idea of …
Enjoy full control over light color and timing with the SmartFX smart bulb! The SmartFX smart bulb is a new sensation for lighting enthusiasts, as well as pretty much anyone who likes amazing new inventions. These smart bulbs can use Bluetooth and WiFi technology to connect with any smart phone or bluetooth device. Now with a few …
Welcome to our gallery featuring a vast array of modern smart home lighting solutions. We’ve reached a point where “smart” technology has integrated with nearly every aspect of our lives, with the smartphone at the center of it all. Isn’t it about time that your home lighting took things up a notch? We decided to …
If you include chandeliers within the pendant light category, this type of light is probably the most popular ceiling lighting option for kitchen islands, dining room tables and possibly foyers. In fact, pendants are gaining in popularity as more and more designs become available. For example, the chandelier, once only formal and arguably gaudy, now …
Pendant lights aren’t a super popular living room ceiling lighting option; chandeliers and flush-mount ceiling lights are a bit more common. Lamps (table and floor) are also popular for living rooms. When living rooms have pendant lighting, it’s often complemented with recessed lighting (track lighting in older homes). Nevertheless, as you will see in our …
According to the United States Department of Energy, residential LED lighting uses 75% less energy compared to the incandescent alternative. Over time, that can result in an astronomical amount of saved energy if you equate for all of the homes using LED lighting in the world. And with the popularity of LED lighting constantly growing, …
Floor Lamp Buying Guide A floor lamp does more than just add light to a room. It can also help enhance your overall decor and can tie the look of a room together. Depending on the type or style of floor lamp you get, it can help illuminate certain tasks. In some cases, a floor …
Chandeliers can make the space in 2 ways. First, they can look amazing in their own right. A real showpiece for a room. Second, they illuminate a space and as we know, the light in any room can have a huge impact on the interior design. Light impacts your mood In fact, while it’s well …
The prospect of changing ceiling light bulbs fills me the kind of dread only unrivaled by report card days in grade school. I’m five feet even, so even with a fairly low ceiling and the assistance of a Gorilla ladder with a built-in project tray I still always chicken out and call my condo’s maintenance …
A bedside light of some kind is a necessity, at least for me. I like reading in bed or watching Netflix on my phone or iPad before going to sleep. I prefer not doing any of that in the dark. Sometimes our young kids show up in the middle of the night where I need …
Chandeliers aren’t often equated as kitchen lighting but when you check out our examples of kitchens with a chandelier below, I believe you’ll agree with me that it’s not a bad lighting source for a kitchen. However, any time you incorporate a chandelier into a kitchen, keep in mind you’re moving toward the more formal …
I’m not too crazy about relying on table lamps for lighting. Why? Because they’re more work to turn on than flipping a switch like you do for ceiling lights. An exception of course is if you connect your table lamp(s) to a light switch, in which case, that’s a different story. Another reason I’m not …