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Prepare For Earth Day By Decreasing Your Home Lighting Costs

April 12, 2017

Earth Day is a celebration of nature and what we can do to protect her. One way that you can help is to manage your home lighting4-21 image Earth Day in a way that increases its efficiency and decreases your energy costs. Here are a few tips that can help you start on this noble goal.

Change Your Lights’ Positions

Do you have multiple lights in a single room? That is pretty inefficient and may require only moving your lights a little. For example, if your living room has three lights, you could remove one and place two near the most critical reading areas. Any more than that is overkill and is killing your lighting efficiency.

Replace Your Bulbs

Are you using the same old bulbs you’ve had in your lamps for years? Replace them with newer and more efficient bulbs. These bulbs are designed to decrease your lighting use and create a brightly lit area. They are perfect for homes that tend to have dark spots and need a little help avoiding those shadowy areas.

Consider New Lamps

Older lamps may have a great style, but they are often very inefficient. Newer ones have streamlined electrical components and more efficient insulation. They are also more compatible with newer high-efficiency bulbs. Consider replacing at least a few of your lamps this Earth Day and perhaps all of them over the next few years.

If you’re looking for more Earth Day lighting tips, or need some great lamps for your home, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. We can help you get the high-quality light that your home deserves.

Home Lighting Seasonal Tip: Your Ceiling Fan Direction

The fan has tilted blades for a reason. These blades are better at pushing air up or down as they spin, which helps provide that

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breeze that you like so much in hot weather. Depending on which way you have the blades spinning, though, you can make your room feel warmer, too.

Stand under the fan while it’s on and look up. If the blades are spinning counterclockwise, that’s the setting you want to use during warm weather. The angled blades push air down on you to create that breeze.

If the blades are spinning clockwise, though, that’s the setting you want for cool weather. Those blades are pulling air up toward the ceiling where the air will displace the warm air that’s already up there. That warm air will disperse throughout the room as a result, creating a warmer feel in the room.

Switching between the two settings is easy because there is an actual switch on the side of the fan housing that you flip up or down.

It is possible on some ceiling fans to have the blade directions reversed. This isn’t common, but if you set the fan to turn counterclockwise and instead feel warmer, that might be an indication that you have one of those reverse fans.

If you’d like to know more about using your ceiling fan to make your home much more comfortable no matter the temperature outside, Yale Lighting can help. Contact us for help with setting your fan direction for the season and save the date for our ceiling fan sale starting April 15th!

Unique Home Lighting for Modern Decor

Interior lighting should never become an afterthought. If your rooms have a modern decor, choosing the proper style of lights is tca5004vp_1_ essential if you want to maintain that modern aesthetic throughout your home.

Chandeliers — Go bold with large fixtures that draw the eye. A starburst design using glass piping will look great in a master bathroom. A beautiful brushed nickel fixture hanging in your formal dining space creates an elegant and modern look that you’ll love. Try a sleek, chrome chandelier with articulated arms in the entryway. Such a design is a conversation piece and makes a great first impression when someone visits. Change the angles to create a new and unique work of art!

Flush Mounts — Don’t settle for boring overhead lighting. Select a geometric design with laser-cut halos of metal for your bedroom. A multi-tiered, Cubist style looks perfect in a modern office. In your great room, try one or more polished chrome fixtures with a hand-etched, plate-glass shade to reflect a modern design and innovative technology. Don’t settle for the ordinary when the extraordinary can add stunning dimension and appeal to a room.

Table Lamps — When choosing a light for a table, a sleek black or glass base makes a good modern choice. Nickel-plated steel and stainless steel also look perfect with a modern decor. To add color, try art glass. Choose one color that matches your decor for a sophisticated look. For something ultra-modern, select an unusual design such as stacked iron blocks or a large chunk of hand-cut crystal. Lamps with a linear shape look especially dazzling in rooms with a modern flair.

Taking your time and selecting modern light fixtures that match the decor of your rooms will complete the interior look of your house. For more ideas about unusual, unique, and efficient lighting options, please contact us today. We’ll help you find something to match your home!

Stunning Light Fixtures for Victorian Decor

Victorian decor is known for its grandeur and ornamentation. If you try to combine modern or even contemporary lighting with such Kichler _ Halleron 43613OZ a decor, you’ll ruin the look. Luckily, many choices exist in lighting for homeowners who love the Victorian era.

Victorian Lighting Options for Your Home

Lamps — Most homes contain table lamps that grace side tables, end tables, night stands, and other places. For a truly historic appeal, choose hurricane lamps in a Victorian style to light your rooms. First invented in the 1700s, this lamp has retained its popular design over the years. A gold-leaf version will look gorgeous in any formal areas. An antique brass style works well in an informal setting.

Flush Mounts — For your main light source in each room, you’ll need lighting mounted to the ceiling. Victorian-style, flush-mounted lights that come accented with crystals or cathedral glass offer beauty and efficiency. Though modern in function, the ornamental design will make you feel like you’ve gone back in time and will delight everyone in your family. If you don’t like flush mounts, semi-flush mounts are also available.

Chandeliers — For an area such as a large dining room, adequate lighting is a must. A large chandelier with multiple bulbs, shaped like candles, all surrounded by black metal will enhance any Victorian decor. You’ll almost feel like you should light the candles by hand instead of simply flipping a switch. These antique-looking chandeliers will impress everyone who dines in your home.

Pendants — For any other areas in your home where you need extra lighting, consider Victorian-designed pendants. If you choose a glass down version, it makes changing the light bulbs a snap. Pendants work well in family rooms, kitchens, and entertainment spaces. They’ll provide the light you need while maintaining the historic beauty of your home.

For more lighting ideas and options to match your decor, please contact us today. We have various types of lighting that can enhance any design style. In business for over 75 years, we believe in quality products and exceptional service!