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UL Lighting Listings for Lighting Explained
Randall Whitehead, IALD, explains the omnipresent UL designation and what it means for your product offering.
Q.: Randall, what is a UL lighting listing, and why is a label from UL required on light…
How to Change the Color Temperature of LED Tape Light
Q: I have a client with 4000K LED tape light on top of his cabinets. I need to make it look like 2700K, but I have never dealt with gels or colored lenses. What would you recommend and how would I…
Why Are Halogen Lights So Hot?
Q: Since halogens give off more heat, do they present a fire hazard for lamp shades? Will the halogens make the shades deteriorate faster?
A: Halogens are twice as hot as standard incandescent lamps…
Navigate High Point Market With Steelyard
Are you in search of a program that could make planning your High Point Market trips that much easier?
Steelyard, formerly the Trade Only Design Library (TODL), may be your solution.
Through its…
Sizing and Lighting a Mirror Around a Vanity
Q: I have two questions. First, I have a 48-inch vanity. How large of a mirror do I need? Second, I have two sconces for the sides of the mirror. Is it possible to hang sconces right on the mirror…
Lighting a Two-Story Great Room
Q: I have a two story great room with an open floor plan. Currently four recessed lights, installed by home builder, provide horrible ambient light that is dim and yellow. We are planning to upgrade…
Lights for High Ceilings
Q:What type of ceiling lights should I use for a 20-foot-high family room that has very little wall space and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace? Right now there are 6-inch recessed cans in the ceiling…
5 Home Decor Trends We Can’t Wait For in 2017
2016 saw tons of warm metals, Scandinavian flair, boho looks and more. What does this new year have in store for home decor?
1) Texture: Velvet, rattan, chunky textiles, wallpaper — mixing different…
How to Successfully Hire Staff for Your Showroom
Behind every successful business is a group of motivated and talented employees. Building a great staff is one of the most vital things a showroom can undertake to breed success, but how can you find…
Trisha Yearwood Partners with IMAX
Trisha Yearwood is partnering with IMAX Worldwide Home on four accessory collections.
“We are very excited about our new relationship with Trisha Yearwood,” said Rex Yoakley, Vice President of Sales…