PC Hardware/Light Innovations PC Hardware/Light Innovations 2015-01-30T15:00:31Z http://blog.light-innovations.com/feed/atom/ http://users.feedblitz.com/f8e0de49b172aa2788bd78f81e01e1c0/f8e0de49b172aa2788bd78f81e01e1c0/DesignSherpa/lightInnovations-logo.png http://blog.light-innovations.com/slider/how-to-properly-light-a-kitchen-for-older-eyes-2/ lightinnovations <![CDATA[How to Properly Light a Kitchen for Older Eyes]]> http://blog.light-innovations.com/?p=3289 2014-12-22T21:33:22Z 2015-01-30T15:00:31Z               

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 ]]> Kitchen lighting is an area where our aging population can use special consideration, and an area where lighting solutions for older eyes will benefit everyone in the family. Source: Houzz

Kitchen lighting is an area where our aging population can use special consideration, and an area where lighting solutions for older eyes will benefit everyone in the family. Source: Houzz

“Baby boomers are getting older, and will stay older for longer…”

Ambient, general lighting is fine for many rooms in your home, but what long-term lighting options should we consider for ourselves and aging Boomers? Kitchen lighting is an area where our aging population can use special consideration, and an area where lighting solutions for older eyes will benefit everyone in the family.

Ask your lighting professional about:

  • Up Lighting – This creates a brighter ceiling that causes light to “bounce” and reflect throughout the room. Its advantage is that it increases your kitchen’s light levels without increasing troublesome glare.
  • Downlighting – Chandelier, ceiling-mounted lighting (usually in the middle of the room) are examples of downlighting; shining “down” into the kitchen.
  • Task lighting – Undercabinet and pendant lighting are types of task lighting. We spend so much time preparing and cooking food that it makes sense to put lights where we need them.

For over 25 years, we have offered the highest quality – and innovative! – designer lighting to our Arkansas friends and neighbors. We have a superior customer service commitment, because we live here, too! Call 501-223-9026 or contact us with questions about your next home renovation project.

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 ]]> Writer Karen LeBlanc offers room lighting tips and the right questions to ask when considering light options for your home. Source: Houzz

Writer Karen LeBlanc offers room lighting tips and the right questions to ask when considering light options for your home. Source: Houzz

The best room lighting depends on the size and purpose of the room itself. One common denominator is that we all want to minimize eyestrain. Writer Karen LeBlanc offers room lighting tips and the right questions to ask when considering light options.

  • How can I create art with lighting?
    A chandelier in an unexpected location, like the bathroom, creates a new sophistication and surprising elegance.
  • Does my room have the three necessary lighting layers?
    Every room should have 1) overhead, 2) task and 3) accent light sources.
  • Can my lighting multitask to match my need?
    Dimmers are important in many ways; for less eyestrain, you can start and end your day with low-light while using full-wattage lighting for general or task lighting. Dimmers will save electricity dollars, too.

We are happy to share room lighting tips with you whenever possible! Call Light Innovations at 501-223-9026 or contact us with any questions or suggestions about the best room lighting for your home or office.

It may be indoor weather now, but spring and summer are fast approaching, and with those seasons comes outdoor living and entertaining. If your next project involves lawn and patio upgrades, check out our exterior lighting choices.

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 ]]> The right type of pendant light fixtures can enhance your home or office décor as well as offer superior lighting properties. Source: Houzz

The right type of pendant light fixtures can enhance your home or office décor as well as offer superior lighting properties. Source: Houzz

Should pendant lighting be a room’s focal point or a fixture that highlights interior design? Versatile pendant lights can be both! For example, a stunning 12-light pendant will naturally draw your visitors’ delighted eyes toward the ceiling. Another fixture might provide nothing more than illumination for table accents.

“Get the pendant light right!” says Houzz.com. Identify whether you want task or general lighting. Do you want your pendant light to have a dimmer switch for subdued illumination? Some general guidelines for placement include:

Tables – Height should be approximately 28-32? above the table, and if you have a large dining or conference table, two pendant lights are an attractive option.

Hallways and Entryways – Pendant lighting can add mysterious, romantic beauty, casting shadows on the walls and in corners. Once again, more than 1 pendant light – even a series of lights down a long hallway – will add sophisticated charm to this often under-decorated and overlooked area of homes.

The right type of pendant light fixtures can enhance your home or office décor as well as offer superior lighting properties. Call your Light Innovations professionals at 501-223-9026 or contact us for information about quality lighting. Follow us on Facebook, too!

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