It’s getting close to that time of year again, and it’s no surprise that we love the holidays and all the lighting opportunities and creative ideas that abound. But amidst all the hoopla and good times, it’s important to take smart safety precautions for our holiday lighting.
A stark reminder of why it’s necessary to take [...]
Candles can add a powerfully elegant presence to any room. But put the wrong candles in the wrong way and you can ruin the perfect moment. A surefire way to get the right candle-lighting effect is with the Uttermost wall mounted candle holders.
Wall mounted candle holders are an easy and effective way to take [...]
Outdoor wall sconces are an excellent way to light up your outdoors. They’re easy to install and are allow you flexibility in where to position them.
One of our favorite decorative lighting manufacturers, Meyda Tiffany, has recently installed the world’s largest “green” chandelier in a performing arts center in Utica, NY.
What makes the chandelier “green” is its innovative use of LED lights. LED lights use a fraction of the energy incandescent bulbs while providing a higher quality light. According [...]
Looking for a lamp shade but not sure how to pick one? Don’t worry - this is a common ordeal. Picking the right lamp shade is like picking the right tie to go with that suit or the right earrings to go with that dress; get the right one and you look fantastic…get the wrong [...]
On October 22, 1879, the first successful test of the light bulb was conducted by Thomas Edison. It was a long process in the making that underwent several designs by several inventors before finally finding “the light” on this day 129 years ago. Along with the help of Joseph Wilson Swan, an English physicist and [...]
Landmark Lighting is known for their elegantly decorative lighting fixtures, especially their chandeliers. But we have to admit that we’re especially partial to Tiffany glass chandeliers are absolutely stunning. The wide range of glass designs offer a wide spectrum of exciting designs. And of course, you can put them just about anywhere: living room, dining [...]
Having proper security lighting is a must for any home. Not only will proper outdoor security lighting deter burglars, but it will also decrease possibility of injury when you or guests are walking around outside. Therefore, the right security lighting is essential. However, most security lighting fixtures tend to be a little drab-looking. But with [...]
Contemporary lighting design sometimes tends to be a little bland as they fall in line with cookie-cutter “cutting edge” designs. But some manufacturers, such as Flos Lighting, are truly at the forefront of innovation and creativity.
Their designers really are designers, in the true sense of the word; trained in art, architecture, furniture design, engineering, [...]
It’s a dream of so many men around America. It’s a hope that burns in their hearts from an early age. It’s a goal that they hold dear and never lose sight of no matter what. It’s a perfect billiard room; complete with a pool table, dart board, big screen TV, signed and framed jerseys [...]
