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Different Light Preferences

It’s actually possible to make a room look relatively bright with only a few lights. Rooms with powerful and high-quality lighting products from Yale Lighting also don’t have to be uncomfortably bright for anyone. People can position the lights throughout a room creatively in a way that will give them the results that they want.

Lighting on Both Ends of a Room

Some people are able to make their rooms look very bright with only a couple of lights. They will do this by positioning a powerful light on one half of the room, and another equally powerful light at the other half of the room. This setup can work particularly well for rooms that have a longer and more rectangular shape.

Illumination From the Back

People who want lower lighting levels all the time will still need some light. Rooms will look brighter automatically if people are often facing the lights themselves. People who are sensitive to brightness will have to be looking away all the time. Back-lighting might help them solve some of their problems.

People should look around their homes and try to get a sense of where they tend to sit in rooms. They should then position the lights so they will almost always be in front of the lights in practice. When the lights are positioned this way, people will still get all of the benefits associated with illumination. However, the illumination will be much more subtle. Yale Lighting products are versatile enough that people should be able to easily get the results that they want.

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You may not think twice about touching your ceiling fan when it is cold outside and you have to turn up the heat. However, did you know that using your ceiling fan in the winter can actually save you some money when it comes to your heating costs? The only thing you will need to do is hit the switch.

During the summer months, the ceiling fan blades will spin counterclockwise. The blades turn counterclockwise in order to move the air in your home downward. Since the blades will move air down, the people in a home will feel cooler. What happens in the winter? During the winter months, the air from your heating system will make its way towards the ceiling and the cooler air will make its way downward.

When you change the direction your ceiling fan’s blades turn, the cooler air in your home will be taken upward. As a result, the warm air will make its way down. How will this have an impact on your heating bill? When you can keep the warm air at a low level where everyone can feel it, you will not have to turn your thermostat up so high. You will be able to turn your temperature down, and this will save you money in the long run.

While using your ceiling fan does not use a substantial amount of electricity, you will still be able to appreciate the amount of money you can save during the winter months. For more home lighting or energy saving tips, do not hesitate to contact us today.

Recessed lighting is popular in some homes, and it isn’t a surprise. It is versatile and stylish. However, some people wonder where they can use this type of lighting. Below are a few ideas about where you can use it.

1. In Small Rooms

You need light in this room, but you don’t have any room to spare. The bookshelf goes straight to the ceiling and there is only a narrow strip of space for walking in between the furniture. If this describes at least one room in your house, be it the attic or a walk-in closet, this may be the perfect light for you. Recessed lighting takes up no room but provides the light you will definitely need to navigate the space. If you pair this with photocontrol or similar lighting control, you won’t have to climb over furniture to light up the room.

2. Around High Drama Furniture

The antiques and beautiful new additions deserve their own special place, and having fancy lamps near them would simply overpower the room. You can copy furniture showrooms, where the pieces are lit up by powerful but unobtrusive light so that you can see every nook and cranny of your investment in all its glory without distracting from the show.

3. Rooms Where You Are Going For An Industrial-Chic Look

The bridge of the Voyager and the Serenity had recessed lighting. It’s true: if you watch Star Trek and FireFly, you will note that all the cool, futuristic spaceships have recessed lighting. This type of lighting matches the clean lines and functional look that they were going for, and it will give you the industrial-chic vibe you want, too.

4. In Halls

There is a room in every house where people run in and out of all the time, and that place is the hall. You definitely need a lot of room in the hall, as they tend to be narrow and accommodating a lot of people at once, but you also need a lot of light, since it is often where children drop their backpacks and then wander through to get to a midnight snack. Recessed lighting will make the hall safe and stylish.

If any of these ideas spark your imagination, contact us. We’ll make sure you get the ones that meet your needs.

As long as the overhead lighting in our kitchen is sufficient, we often don’t give kitchen lighting options much more thought. Additional lighting, however, can improve the aesthetics of a kitchen and change the room from simply a utilitarian space into a place of beauty. The key is to highlight one or more areas with unique lighting options.

Under Cabinet Lights

Under cabinet lights are one way to improve the functionality and beauty of your kitchen. They not only provide additional light when you need it for reading recipes with small print or when you’re making out your grocery lists, but such lighting also emphasizes the beauty of your backsplash and countertops that otherwise might look a bit lackluster, especially when the overhead lighting is off.

Island Lighting

Specialized island lighting is another way to improve the functionality and beauty of your kitchen. You don’t have to settle for ordinary hanging lights over your island. Consider a lighted pot rack that will give you light as well as extra storage for your pots. Or for a trendy look, consider art glass lighting above your island. Art glass comes in a variety of colors to match your decor and provides quite a unique look. For something truly eye-catching, try multi-colored art glass.

Kitchen Night Light

If you don’t use under cabinet lighting or don’t want to leave it on at night, a kitchen night light is a great alternative, especially for anyone who gets up at night for a glass of water or to let their pets outside. Don’t settle for an ugly light sticking out of your outlet though. A Tiffany or Victorian-inspired night light — or some other exquisite design — will keep your kitchen stylish while providing the light you require.

As you can see, no matter your lighting needs, elegant and fashionable choices are available. If you’re interested in the latest in sophisticated lighting, please contact us today. We’re passionate about lighting and what it brings to your home!