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28th Annual ARTS Award Winners Announced
Dallas Market Center and ART announced the winners of the 28th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Friday, January 20 at the Hilton Anatole hotel. Awards were presented across major industry…
Maxim Lighting Launches New Website
Maxim Lighting launched a new website last November.
Enlisting the help of Furniture Branding, Maxim Lighting’s website was redesigned to be responsive as a content rich marketing tool for the…
Registration Now Open for 2017 ALA Conference
Registration is now open for the 2017 American Lighting Assn. (ALA) Conference.
Due to the cancellation of the 2016 conference, registration will operate differently for the upcoming conference.…
Why It’s Important for Showrooms to Give Back to their Communities
Establish Good Community Relations
Perhaps most importantly, giving back establishes positive relations between businesses and the communities they serve.
The family-owned and operated company,…
How High to Hang a Dining Room Chandelier
Q: What is the correct mounting height for a fixture or chandelier over a dining room table?
A: First off, I’ll provide a guideline: The bottom of the fixture should be 32 to 36 inches above the…
LED Performance in Cold Temperatures
Q: I have a question about the ambient air temperature sensitivity of LED under-cabinet lighting. I recently installed a countertop and sink under an existing overhead cabinet in my garage. The…
Vendors Bring A Game to Atlanta
The just-ended Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market was the Southern design hotspot to feature the latest looks in gifts, personal accessories, tabletop and home decor. Among the…
The Most Flattering Mirror Lighting
Q: My local department store has the best lighting in its dressing rooms. The mirror lighting is very flattering and makes me want to buy everything. The lighting appears to go the length on either…
Lighting One, ALA to Partner on Educational Sessions at Lightovation
The American Lighting Assn. (ALA) and Lighting One are partnering to provide educational sessions on business and housing during June Lightovation in Dallas.
ALA members who are not members of…
Best Mounting Height for Swing-Arm Lamps
Getting the correct height for these bedside fixtures is crucial, says our expert. See what advice Lighting Doctor Randall Whitehead has to offer curious readers in this blog.
Q.: Randall, what is…