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Product designers, interior designers and lighting designers are working in a changing industry. Competition from online services, DIY and home improvement tv shows, plus changing consumer lifestyles have continued to shift the way business is done. In this section, product designers, interior designers and lighting designers can read news, trend articles and more.
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…
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:…
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…
Color Temperature for CFLs, LEDs
Q: Color temperatures are very important as we transition from incandescent bulbs to CFLs/LEDs. I am finding more problems with CFL and LED light sources than what is being portrayed. True color…
Avoiding Reflection From Undercabinet Lighting
Q: What is the best way to avoid glare on a granite counter when using under-cabinet lighting?
A: While highly polished granite counter tops are still popular, what we are seeing in the design world…
Libby Langdon Introduces Collection With Bradburn Gallery
Interior designer, author and makeover television personality Libby Langdon is partnering with Bradburn Gallery to introduce her first collection of lamps, accessories and accent furniture set to…