Category Archives: Indoor Lighting

Thinking about giving your bathroom a facelift? Considering some upgrades for better energy efficiency? Whether it’s injecting some updated style, enjoying better convenience or trimming back your electricity bill, these emerging advancements in lighting and technology and practical tips can help you meet your bathroom remodeling goals.

1. Illuminate from all directions. Eliminate harsh shadows by placing light above and on either side of the mirror. Stylish sconces and well-placed recessed lighting can help diffuse illumination for more pleasing lighting you’ll be glad to wake up to.

2. Ventilate with efficiency. Effective, efficient ventilation is a must in the humid, high-moisture space defines a bathroom. Today’s ventilation fans are designed to minimize noise and maximize energy efficiency. Many feature motion sensor activation, built-in heaters and humidity sensors for the ultimate in convenience.

3. Dim for ambience. Setting your bathroom lights on a dimmer provides adjustable lighting levels. Lower lighting levels provide a relaxing atmosphere for unwinding in the bath while higher levels better accommodate getting ready. As a bonus, dimmers offer significant energy reduction that will help save green.

4. Heat for better comfort. Nothing quite shocks the system like a cold bathroom floor. For the ultimate in warm comfort, consider a radiant floor heat system, which is more energy-efficient than baseboard heat. Installing infrared lamps mounted outside the shower or tub is another great way you can take the chill off.

5. Inject some style. Set on an energy-saving dimmer, a decorative light fixture positioned over the bathtub or by the vanity provides warmth and style. From decadent chandeliers to minimalist fixtures, you’ll find a variety of options available at yalelightingconcepts.com.

Ready for a fresh, new take on bathroom lighting? Stop by one of Yale Lighting Concepts & Design’s seven showrooms throughout Central and Southeastern PA, Northern DE, and Southern New Jersey or browse our huge selection of indoor lighting including bathroom vanity lighting, sconces, chandeliers, dimmers and more.

The kitchen is the hub of the home, where meals are prepared, friends and family gather and life in general takes place. With all of that activity – from chopping and dicing veggies to doing algebra homework – today’s kitchen demands a thoughtful lighting plan to illuminate your space and create a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere.

Whether you’re knee-deep in a total kitchen renovation or just making a few improvements, here are a few tips for getting remarkable lighting results in the kitchen:

Start with Ambient: The first step to an effective lighting plan is to start with good base lighting. Ambient is the general lighting that illuminates a room, and can be accomplished with a ceiling mount fixture, chandelier or other types of lighting.

Add in Task Lighting:  Pendants over the island or under-cabinet low voltage lighting for food prep. A recessed can light over the sink for easier dishwashing. Wherever work takes place, add task lighting.

Sprinkle in Some Accent: To bring extra warmth and drama into the kitchen, try low-voltage or LED accent lighting inside the cabinets to illuminate your favorite china or glassware, or add above cabinet up-lighting to open up the space and make it feel larger. A little accent lighting goes a long way in giving your kitchen a designer look.

Bring on the Dimmers: Easy-to-install and great for saving energy, dimmers allow you to adjust your lighting level to fit the mood or time of day. You can install dimmers individually or invest in a whole house dimmer system to control lighting output in every room from one centralized location.

Ready for some kitchen lighting inspiration? Stop by one of Yale Lighting Concepts & Design’s seven showrooms throughout Central and Southeastern PA, Northern DE, and Southern New Jersey or browse our huge selection of kitchen lighting online.

Although home design trends don’t go in and out as quickly as the latest fashion accessories, here are six styles from Progress Lighting that are prevalent in today’s most on-trend interiors.

1. Artisanal Accents
Handcrafted elements add authenticity to a variety of rooms including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and even home offices. Fixtures that showcase painted finishes, antique mirrored glass, modernized scrollwork or hand-bent arching forms fall into the artisanal category.

2. Oversized Fixtures
Lighting fixtures that make a bold statement and serve as the focal point of a room are trending. You don’t have to have a large home to take part in this trend – a statement pendant in a kitchen nook or above a dining room table can make for a beautiful style accent. Homes with tall ceilings or a large foyer can also benefit from the increased sizes of today’s most popular lights.

3. Back in Brass
Warmer metals are expected to gain momentum in 2016. From appliances to hardware to light fixtures – bronze, brass and gold tones are making their mark. Not only are finishes “heating up”, but the freedom to mix metals is gaining in popularity. Gone are the days where one finish characterizes the entire house, or even a single room. Mix and match your favorite metallic tones.

4. Nautical Nuances
With navy being a top color trend for 2016, complement your look with new fixture designs that incorporate nautical twists. Most popular in homes close to the shore, fixtures sealed with beveled or seeded glass are another sign of nautical influence.

5. Industrial Chic
The industrial trend is growing as more homes incorporate vintage electric design elements. For lighting, fixtures that incorporate steely accents, knob and strap details and mixed metals contribute to the industrial phenomena.

6. Retro Renewal
A surge in furniture, textiles, colors and fixtures that were prevalent in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s indicates homeowners’ growing nostalgia reminiscent of “simpler times.” Prismatic glass and fabric shades, brass accents and traditional forms are making a comeback in lighting design.

Ready for a fresh, new take on lighting for your home? Stop by one of Yale Lighting Concepts & Design’s seven showrooms throughout Central and Southeastern PA, Northern DE, and Southern New Jersey or browse our huge selection of indoor lighting for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, living room, foyer and more at YaleLightingConcepts.com.