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•Undercabinet Lighting
Most of us know what kind of fixtures belong on the ceiling, on the wall, or upon ones desk. What may not be so obvious is what kind of lighting fixtures one should use to light those nooks and crannies such as bookshelves, coves or cabinets. There is, in fact, a whole category of lighting fixtures called under cabinet lighting which addresses exactly these needs. Under cabinet lighting refers to a range of products designed for installation into and illumination of small areas. These fixtures...

•Recessed Kitchen Lighting
Long gone are the days when the single, dim, overhead kitchen light provided illumination to one of the busiest rooms in the house. The modern, multi-functional kitchen is larger than the kitchens of yesteryear. Various lighting options such as recessed kitchen lighting may be required to properly illuminate the many areas of the kitchen that are used. Kitchens have been more than just kitchens for some time. They're now used as a focal space where homework is done, visiting and entertaining...

•Kitchen Under Cabinet Lighting
With the advent of larger kitchens in today's modern home, the demand for more lighting options, such as under cabinet kitchen lighting, has been created. In large kitchens, the standard, ceiling mounted kitchen light installed in the middle of the kitchen ceiling is no longer sufficient. Other lighting options need to be considered in order to illuminate all the spaces needed to conduct the many activities that happen there. Under cabinet kitchen lighting is an ideal lighting solution for...

•Bathroom Lighting Tips
If ever there were a room in your house that needs good lighting, it's the bathroom! Bathroom lighting must cover the gamut of every lighting situation you can imagine--from soft lighting in the morning as you wake up, to bright lighting for doing makeup and shaving. Bathroom lighting should come from many sources and directions and provide shadow free illumination as a task light. Who wants to put on makeup or shave with conflicting shadows on your face from poorly designed bathroom light...

•Recessed Lighting
There are only a few different types of light bulbs to choose from, and each one is distinctive in terms of the amount of brightness and heat it delivers. But the lighting fixture you use is at least as important as the bulb in shaping the subjective effect the light will have on the area you are illuminating. Recessed lighting fixtures are probably one of the most significant elements of your home lighting design system. There are many different types of recessed lighting fixtures offered by...

•Commercial Lighting Control System
Lutron's Grafik Eye is the premier lighting control system for virtually any commercial application. Lutron invented the world's first electronic dimmer in 1961, and has been innovating in lighting control technology ever since. Lutron's Grafik Eye has been used in restaurants, hotel lobbies and ballrooms, museums and even entire office buildings. Lutron's lighting control systems have been used in such exclusive locations as the Westin Hotel in Seattle, or London's Chelsea Harbor. Benefits...

•Horse Track Outdoor Arena Equestrian Lighting
Outdoor lighting for horse arenas and equestrian facilities are becoming more sophisticated every day. In the old days, horse arenas and outdoor rodeo arenas were lighted with outdoor flood lights, halogen lights or simply mercury vapor barn lights. These forms of outdoor arena lighting did not have the lumen output or performance to properly illuminate arenas, holding pens, stables or horse training areas. In fact, all of these light sources are outdated, ineffective and inefficient. The...

•Commercial Office Lighting
As a business owner, you are obligated to provide your employees with a comfortable and productive place to work. This is why it is important to carefully choose the lights under which they work. The wrong commercial office lighting can have a detrimental effect. If you have installed lighting in the past, you already know that every project is different, and general advice can only go so far. You will still need to consult with an expert concerning the finer specifics of your commercial...

•Commercial Warehouse Lights
As a company owner with a warehouse, you are well aware of how important it is to have your space properly lit. There are several duties which are fulfilled by commercial warehouse lighting. These jobs include security for your products and safety for your employees. Having the right lights for these functions is vital to the productivity of your labor force and the ability to keep your products free from damage or theft. Depending upon the size of your space, you will have various options for...

•Outdoor Security Lights Security Lighting Information
Security lights are one of the most practical and effective ways to prevent crime in or around your home or office. In fact, statistics show that a well-lighted property cannot prevent malicious activity or guarantee personal safety, but crimes are less likely to occur because lighting is an excellent deterrent. A security lighting system is a deterrent because it exposes the criminal, making them feel vulnerable and insecure. Criminals most likely look for areas with little to no lighting,...