LAMPS AND LIGHTING

The type and placement of lighting can completely change the look of a room, a doorway, a back yard or even a whole house, and create different moods at the flip of a switch. Most of us stick with light fixtures and the lighting d้cor that were in our homes when we bought them. Those aren’t always the most attractive or illuminating options.

Overhead lighting – the kind that comes installed in most new homes – can be great if you’re quilting, but might not set the mood for more relaxing moments. Supplement your overhead lighting with table lamps and floor lamps strategically positioned around the room. Light cast from the side, rather than from above, will create a cozy, homey feel. Four $25 table lamps purchased at a discount store can make your room feel like a million dollars.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

LIGHT FIXTURES

LAMPS


Lighting is an essential element in a bathroom, but over time lighting trends change and bathroom fixtures can get worn from shower moisture. Replacing fixtures with modern designs can make a bathroom pop with decorative style that not only looks good, but is functional. There is a wide price range for bathroom light fixtures, so you can easily pick one that fits your budget.

While kitchens in some high-end new homes may already be decked out with the latest in lighting, chances are if you’re in an older home you have some very basic overhead lighting. While this lighting might be functional, it’s not always attractive. Fortunately, it’s an easy job for a do-it-yourselfer to replace a basic overhead fluorescent fixture with recessed lighting or something equally bright but more visually appealing. Under-the-counter task lighting is also a must for a well-lit modern kitchen. And a few artfully placed pendant lights over a breakfast bar or kitchen island can impart elegance and practicality.

Manufacturers realize there’s a growing market for outdoor fixtures and they have responded by stepping up to the challenge to develop chandeliers, table lamps and sconces that are rated for wet conditions so they can be safely installed outdoors. Solar and low voltage lighting are changing landscaping trends.

Safety isn’t the only factor being considered by manufacturers. So is operating cost. Not so long ago, the U.S. government mandated that the lighting industry find ways to cut energy consumption of their products. Manufacturers responded by coming out with a line of outdoor fixtures that use highly efficient LED bulbs that require one-third the energy of incandescent light bulbs.


 


 



FEATURED ITEMS
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
• Flood & Perimeter
• Landscape Lighting
• Motion Sensor
• Photo Cells
• Porch Lights
• Rope Lights
• Security Lighting

LIGHT FIXTURES
• Ceiling Fixtures
• Picture & Display Lighting
• Under-Counter Fixtures
• Vanity Lighting Fixtures
• Wall Sconces

LAMPS & SHADES
• Adjustable Lamps
• Bedside Lamps
• Clip-On Lamps
• Data Port Lamps
• Desk Lamps
• Floor Lamps
• Gooseneck, Swivel Neck & Swing Arm Lamps
• Lamp Bases
• Lampshades
• Lava Lamps
• Novelty Lamps
• Table Lamps
• Torchiere Lamps
• Touch-Sensor Lamps
• Wall Lamps

 

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