So, you have some beautiful pieces of art that you would like to display, but the gallery just seems to sit in the dark. Well, one way to make artwork really stand out is to add some accent lights. A wall gallery can come to life with just a few well-placed lights that will highlight the art without taking too much attention away from the rest of your decor.... [Read more...]
In an effort to increase energy efficiency, the incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison will soon be a distant memory. According to the US energy bill, these bulbs will be phased out by 2014 because they are far less efficient than than the newer LED or CFL bulbs. And yes, CFL bulbs might last longer, but because they each contain a small amount of... [Read more...]
What Color is Light Really? The Color Rendering Debate Continues
When you think of lighting, what color do you see? Light is light right? Well, not exactly. If you look closely, natural light streaming from a window looks very differently than the light coming from ambient light coming from a lamp. And even the light bulbs you use can vary depending on whether you are using LED, CFL, or incandescent light bulbs. For instance,... [Read more...]
