Remodeling: Lighting

Air Sealing Recessed Lights

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:36:55 EST

Recessed lights have received plenty of attention as a potential source of energy savings through the use of CFLs and, more recently, LED lamps. But even when equipped with the most efficient bulbs, can lights are a major source of undetected air leakage in most homes.

Keeler LIT Light-Integrated Trim System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:50:48 EST

Add a pop of light to indoor or outdoor trims and railings.

WAC Lighting LEDme Line Voltage Step and Wall Lighting

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:50:46 EST

Bring energy efficiency to the back patio with low-voltage, dimmable LED step and wall lighting.

Efficient and Effective: New LED Lighting Options

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:50:43 EST

According to the NKBA, LEDs are surpassing CFLs in use by professional designers. Here's why.

Brighten Up: ClearMirror ShowerLite Fog-Free Lighted Mirror

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:15:30 EST

An ultra-thin heating pad and two lighted strips help illuminate shower tasks with a sleek, flush-to-the-tile design.

Made in the Shade: Serena Battery-Powered Remote-Controlled Shades

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:31:50 EST

Add privacy and light control to any room with battery-powered shades in three light-filtering options.

12 New Products From IBS 2012 - Day 1

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:08:44 EST

A dozen new products from chemical companies, exterior products manufacturers, interior finish and fixture suppliers, and many more.

Gentle Style: Kichler Arminda Collection

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:57 EST

Graceful lines create a delicate aesthetic for this lighting collection.

Why Fluorescent Lighting Isn’t Dead

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:07:14 EST

The future of energy-efficient lighting, many experts will tell you, is the solid-state LED (light-emitting diode). But Francis Rubinstein, a scientist and energy-efficient lighting expert at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Environmental Energy Technologies Division, believes that modern fluorescent lighting will continue to dominate the general lighting market and that solid-state LED lighting will coexist in the marketplace with fluorescent lighting for some time to come.

Bright Ideas: New Lighting Products from Meyda and Lutron

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:02:45 EST

A new architecturally inspired chandelier and high-tech dimmer can add style and function to your next lighting plan.

Take Your Temperature: Considering Color Temperature for CFL and LED Lighting

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:02:42 EST

Even as incandescent lighting is phased out, CFL and LED options are available in the same warm glow homeowners expect.

KBIS 2011 - Day 2 Products

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:39:43 EST

New products at the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show from Armstrong, Ashley Norton, Lenova, Premier Copper Products, ThinkGlass, and Toto.

Product Extra: Upscale K&B Finds

Tue, 8 Mar 2011 02:53:28 EST

New high-end products from Artistic Tile, Diamond Spas, Elkay, Fulgor Milano, Haier, and WAC Lighting.

RenCon Energy Products Solectric Day-Light System

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:14 EST

The Solectric Day-Light System electronic skylight uses a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel and two high-efficiency LED light fixtures to simulate daylighting without cutting a hole in the roof.

Nora Lighting LED High-Output Tape Light

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:13:08 EST

Suitable for cove lighting, display or kitchen cabinets, and other architectural niches, the tape light is also a solution for lighting home show displays and exhibits.

Legrand/Pass & Seymour Dimming Multi-Way Convertible Occupancy Sensor

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:12:44 EST

For more control over lighting, the Dimming Multi-Way Convertible Occupancy Sensor features a preset dimming control, automatic lighting shut-off, and optional automatic lighting activation.

Leviton Decora CFL Slide Dimmer

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:11 EST

Designed for use with a wide variety of dimmable CFL light bulbs, the Decora CFL Slide Dimmer optimizes the performance of dimmable CFL bulbs.

Meyda Sanctuary Custom Pendants

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:10 EST

Featuring all exposed hardware and handmade from solid brass, Sanctuary pendants offer a dramatic aesthetic to entryways and other spaces.

Progress Lighting Alexa Collection

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:10 EST

White linen finished glass is complemented by a crisp, clear edge accent strip and a brushed nickel finish.

Pendant Drop: Tips for Incorporating Pendant Lights Into a Bathroom Design

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:13:28 EST

Pendant lights offer an alternative to sconces and can be an elegant fixture to include in your layered lighting plan.