How to Use Light to Make a Small Space Look Big Strategically placed lighting can create the illusion of a larger space. If your room looks more like a closet than a family room, here are a few ways to make the space seem
Garage Lighting The Ultimate Guide to Garage Lighting A great garage lighting strategy requires a great garage layout. So how exactly do you achieve that? Whether your garage is your lair, your storage room, a place to park your car, or
LED Bulbs LEDs & Dimmers: From Star-Crossed to Power Couple First, there was Romeo and Juliet. Then, there was Jack and Rose. Now, there’s the LED and the dimmer, and unlike the tragic couples preceding them, these two actually have a happy
Lighting Tips Food Photography Lighting Tips to Savor Ever wonder how food photographers can have you salivating at the first glimpse of a strawberry? A lot of what makes food look so tasty in pictures is the way photographers use the
Lighting Tips Lighting Tips For Your Bedroom Color Scheme Have you ever noticed how different lighting types affect the color of your room? From the warm to cool colors, the type of lighting you select affects your color scheme – for better or
LED Bulbs The 5 Little Known Facts About LEDs We all know that LED lighting provides environmental advantages, requires less light fixtures, has a longer life span, and saves users on energy expenses. In this week's blog, let's go over some lesser
LED lighting Lighting Tips for Home Gyms New year, another attempt at a new, healthy me. But, perhaps the reason I view my little home gym in such a negative light, is because I don't have the correct lighting. Poorly
Media Rooms 5 Media Rooms For Every Football Fan It's football playoff season, which means there will be parties happening every Saturday and/or Sunday for the next few weeks. Whether or not you are a fan (or whether or not your
Motion Sensors Selecting a Motion Sensor LED motion sensors are a simple addition to lower energy costs without needing a complete lighting overhaul. They are ideal for rooms where lights are left on accidentally, such as offices, and for
LightUp.com LED Gift Buying Guide from LightUP.com Throughout the years, we at LightUp.com have talked about all the advantages of switching to LED lighting. Whether we are talking about how LED lights are better for the environment or how
LED lighting Picking the Right Extension Cord for Outdoor Lights It's important to know that not all extension cords are the same. There are a few, yet significant details many of us overlook that can be hazardous to your home. Let's go over
Lumens Terminology The Difference Between Lumens and Watts With the introduction of new energy-saving technologies such as LEDs, power usage is no longer relevant when looking for the brightness of a light. So, instead of purchasing bulbs based on watts, which
LED Lights What is CRI? When deciphering the terminology you'll come across when searching for LED lighting, color rendering index (CRI) measures how accurately a light source makes the color of an object appear to its true color.
Restaurant Lighting LED Lighting for Restaurants The right lighting can greatly benefit the dining experience. A restaurateur needs to keep in mind that the right lighting can have a major impact on the success of their restaurant. Whether it's
LED Lights What it Means to Choose the Right Light Bulb Wattage Rating You always want to follow the wattage ratings on light bulbs. Not doing so can lead to house fires or damage to your fixture's sockets or wiring. If you don't feel confident when
LED Lights LED Lighting For Shopping You can enhance your customer's shopping experience by having the right LED lighting in your store. Let's go over the benefits and what types of lighting will work best (especially now that the
Security Lights Improve Home and Work Safety with LED Lights LED security lights are essential in providing a safe environment at home for family and friends and at work for employees. The brightness of using LED lights brings more value, are longer lasting,
Upgrading to LED Common Errors When Switching to LED Although LED lighting is more energy efficient and longer lasting than any other lighting technology, upgrading can cause some issues. But, don't let that deter you. We'll go over some common and avoidable
Decorative Lighting Finding the Right LED Bulb for Your Fixture Decorating your home can be both fun and exhausting. Once you have decided on a style, the fun begins with choosing wall color, furniture, rugs, wall hangings, and lighting fixtures. And after all
LightUp.com Tips for Enhancing Your Solar Lights The use of solar power has continued to grow in popularity. The biggest advantage of investing in solar powered fixtures is the reduction that they can make on your energy bill by consuming
Office Lighting Tips For Cleaning Light Fixtures In order to keep your light fixtures looking their best, maintaining a regular cleaning schedule is a must. The frequency of cleaning the fixtures depends on the amount of debris and dust in
LED Lights Lighting a Warehouse There is much more to the planning of the lighting for a warehouse than a general grid of fixtures. We know that LED lighting effects energy efficiency and running costs, as well as
LED Lights LED Troffers for Office Lighting As any office worker can attest, proper lighting aids in work productivity, health, and overall contentment. Lighting the office in an apt manner can help employees achieve productivity goals and motivate them to
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Diffusers Understanding Shielding Light Fixtures Shielded light fixtures are some of the ways that light can be controlled and distributed in a home or office. They reduce glare, diffuse light, protect and/or hide lamps, and can enhance
