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Lighting Companies Explain How to Stay Open During Construction

Northwest Lighting and Accents is busy putting the finishing touches on a big remodel project they began more than a year ago to make room for fully integrated fan, bath and outdoor experience labs…

Antique Rug Upholstered Chair

The carved wood frame of LEE Industries' new 1458-01 chair lends itself to many different styles and personalities, with a silhouette that hints at a past era. This version (R1458-01) features a…

Upholstered Ottoman

This Small Cocktail Ottoman (#OTT1-03) is part of Kincaid Furniture's custom upholstery line. Measuring 29 inches wide, 21 inches deep and 19 inches high, it's shown in a Fractured Silver fabric.

Julie Browning Bova Wing Chair

Part of Julie Browning Bova's collection for Stanford Furniture, the Wellington wing chair features intricate equestrian-inspired legs in European beech wood. The seat has a welted boxed cushion and…
Phillips Collection, Las Vegas Market Events
From left: Barclay Butera, Bobby Berk and Dann Foley will be a part of Phillips Collection events happening during the January 2017 Las Vegas market.

Phillips Collection Reveals January Las Vegas Market Events

Phillips Collection has announced its events happening during the January 2017 Las Vegas Market, January 22-26. Bobby Berk Meet & Greet Bobby Berk will talk about what’s new and hot in home…
130V light bulb
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Light Output and 130V Bulbs

Q: I have tried to use 130V bulbs as an energy-saving technique, but found that the light output was different when I compared a 60W 130V bulb and a 60W 120V bulb. The 130V 60W looks more like a 120V…

Color Temperature vs. Color Rendering Index

Q: Just as I understand the concept of color temperature (Kelvin), now CRI is being bandied about as LEDs come into the market. What is it exactly? A: I am right there with you. From the beginning…

Best Color Temperature for Ambient Lighting

Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is…
Concrete ceiling lighting ideas for a work space with concrete ceilings and hanging pendants
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How to Deal With Concrete Ceilings

Q: We have moved into a fantastic high-rise condominium, but we have a problem: The ceilings are concrete and we just have one junction box in the main room. How do we do anything beyond track? A:…
Bedroom with furniture from Hooker Furniture
In the bedroom, color temperature makes all the difference. Photo: Hooker Furniture

The Right Lighting Color Temperature

It's tough getting the right color temperature for a space, but luckily, the Lighting Doctor, Randall Whitehead, is here to help! See how Whitehead's advice helped this reader better understand the…
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