A sconce is a lighting fixture affixed to a wall in such a way that it uses only the wall for support, and the light is usually directed upwards. Modern wall sconces are used to light up long corridors and hallways. This sconce right here lights downward instead, and looks more like a [...]
Filed under: Lighting on July 1st, 2008 | No Comments »
Reading the papers, you will find there is talk that LED lighting is the light of the future and there is a reason why. To start off, LED lighting is extremely energy efficient. The LED lamp you see here is using just 8.8 watts with a life span longer than even fluorescent bulbs. [...]
Filed under: Lighting on June 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Not many people have ceiling fans at home and that’s a shame because a nice ceiling fan with a crystal design can enhance any room in the house. Plus if you’re in somewhat warm weather, you can use the ceiling fan instead of the air conditioner to cut down on your electric bill. [...]
Filed under: Lighting on June 16th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This is not your parents’ chandelier. It is a Caboche Grande Chandelier and was created by Patricia Urquiola and Eliana Gerotto in 2005. It uses halogen lamps to light up and is a Suspension lamp composed by transparent globes made of polymethylmetacrylate. A shade in white matte finish glass creates direct upward and [...]
Filed under: Lighting on June 9th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What is sexier than recessed lighting fixtures in your home? Such lighting provides a look that normal ceiling lights can’t give you. The glowing ray of light and the shadow it creates is unmatched. Recessed lighting fixtures work anywhere. It can be used in the bedroom, the kitchen, hallways, etc. There’s [...]
Filed under: Lighting on June 8th, 2008 | No Comments »