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 arent always the most attractive or illuminating options.
Overhead lighting the kind that comes installed in most new homes
can be great if youre 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.
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 youre in an older home you have some very basic overhead lighting. While this lighting might be functional, its not always attractive. Fortunately, its 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 theres 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 isnt 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
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