Bruck Lighting’s New GalaxZ Simplifies Daylight Harvesting

Bruck Lighting’s New GalaxZ Simplifies Daylight Harvesting

Daylight Harvesting means using as much natural sunlight as possible instead of electric lighting. Of course this uses less energy and costs less money. Win-Win!

Daylight Harvesting lighting control systems dim or switch off electric lighting when there is more natural sunlight.

Bruck Lighting’s New GalaxZ

Control in commercial applications is crucial to sustainable lighting design. GalaxZ fulfills the LEED® requirements for efficiency with the use of individual integrated Daylight harvesting sensor and drivers without the need for extensive wiring installation or expensive commissioning.

GalaxZ is ideal for general lighting applications where 54w T5HO would be used. A raceway design along a linear line voltage track or canopy mount can illuminate retail, hospital, school cafeteria and classrooms, hallways, grocery store isles, conference tables, office or warehouse low bay applications.

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Fine Art Lamps Perspectives Chandelier at 131 Main Restaurant in Biltmore Park Town Square

Fine Art Lamps Perspectives Chandelier 731840 with a unique geometric design. The hand finished Patinated Golden Bronze frame is finished with hand-tailored textured multi-tonal gold organza shades. Energy efficient, using five 15 watt Fluorescent bulbs is standard to 120v or can be converted to 220v.

They are also available in Warm muted Silver Leaf finish with multi-tonal white crepe shades.

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Fine Art Lamps has been made in USA since 1941.
These high-end fixtures are hand crafted in  Miami Lakes, Florida.

Most Fine Art Lamps products can be customized. Existing lighting designs can be tailored to meet custom requirements. All products are designed and created in Miami, Florida, USA. Fine Art Lamps has an excellent record of meeting delivery date requirements. Brand Lighting will work with Fine Art Lamps to prepare a quotation on any existing or customized fine lighting designs and to review your own designs.

Above: Original Fine Art Lamps Chandelier 733840 from the Perspecitves Collection H. 37″ W. 42″ (94 cm x 107 cm)
Below Customized Finished Product
Fixture width increased by almost 3 times the original width

 

Remember the woman who bought the Renoir at a flea market for $7?

renoirRemember the woman who bought the Renoir at a flea market for $7?

Here’s the latest from the news this morning.

The painting has been seized by the FBI because the painting was stolen more than 60 years ago from a Baltimore museum. The insurance company that paid the claim may be the owner.

“Fuqua told the FBI under penalty of perjury that she bought the painting at a flea market in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., never believing the painting to be a true Renoir, even though a plate reading “RENOIR” is attached to the frame. She describes herself as an “innocent buyer” and questions the FBI’s authority to seize the painting.

“‘Because I am not an art historian, collector, appraiser, or dealer, I lacked the expertise to identify the Renoir Painting’s authenticity, origins or previous ownership history,’ she wrote” www.washingtonpost.com

The latest? Fuqua’s 84-year-old mother graduated from Goucher College, located in Baltimore in 1952 and lived in Baltimore in the 1950s, when the painting was stolen. She operated an art school for decades and specialized in reproducing paintings from Renoir and other masters.

A man who identified himself as Fuqua’s brother, Owen M. Fuqua, told the Post that the painting had been in the family for 50 or 60 years and that “all I know is my sister didn’t just go buy it at a flea market.”

The man later retracted his story, and ultimately said it was another person using his name who gave the initial interview.

Without Light There Is No Color – Clamp On Display Lights for Art Shows & Craft Shows

WAC DL-150-BK Line Voltage Clamp Mount Display Lights

WAC DL-150-BK Line Voltage Clamp Mount Display Lights combine precise angling features and a heavy-duty universal clamp attachment.

Do not underestimate the importance of lighting in planning your display for an art show, craft show, trade show or merchandising display. Display lights are ideal for lighting temporary exhibits, booths and craft displays.

“How should art be presented to enable it to be appreciated by viewers? There is no uniquely correct answer, and clearly this question involves more than just lighting… lighting does not merely make things visible… it affects their appearance, and for artworks, this implies that it will affect viewers’ appreciation of the artworks.

“Anyone who becomes involved in providing lighting for museum displays, and particularly lighting for art, needs to give thought to how the nature of the lighting that they will provide may influence the viewers’ experience.”

Light for Art’s Sake by Christopher Cuttle

This can present challenges.

“Lighting artwork poses challenges from both the technical application and design aspects. Proper lighting can bring out nuances and effects in your artwork that you may have not seen previously in a different light.”
www.brandlighting.com/wac_lighting_artwork_successfully.html

Your lighting is meant to display your products at their best. It is more like merchandising lighting.

“Proper lighting is vital to selling, both inside and outside the store. Light directs customers’ eyes to the merchandise and invites them to buy.

“The cheapest and most effective starting place in getting attention and recognition is with good lighting. Good lighting does not have to drain the store’s operating budget… Without light, there is no color!”

Visual Merchandising and Display by Martin M. Pegler

Lighting is very effective In making your booth, your works stand out.

“In your craft booth proper display lighting is vital to selling. It pulls customers’ eyes to the merchandise and encourages them to buy. Not only does it bring out the colors (particularly in a room with florescent lights) but will help make your craft booth display “stand out” and look inviting. People buy because they see.”
www.beading-design-jewelry.com/display-lighting.html

“The people who use merchandise display techniques effectively are able to make colours appear brighter, shiny surfaces appear more glossy, and transparent materials appear to sparkle. These skills are the stock-in-trade of high street window dressers, and such trickery deserves to be shunned by museum lighting designers. Nonetheless, it needs to be recognized that lighting substantially influences how well the visible attributes of displayed objects are revealed… “
Light for Art’s Sake by Christopher Cuttle

Lighting is a fundamental part of planning and designing an effective display.

“So do what you can to draw the eye and appeal to the senses… Suitable signage, attractive tablecloths, appropriate lighting, homey touches, shiny tabletop accents, and dangling displays, etc. are all examples of how you might improve your visibility.”
www.craftsreport.com/show-basics/153-booth-layout-at-a-craft-show.html

WAC DL-007 Low Voltage Clamp Mount Display Lights

WAC DL-007 Low Voltage Clamp Mount Display Lights

Wac Lighting Clamp Mount Display Light is available in black or white. It easily attaches to a frame or display. The optional Framing Projector accessory easily attaches allowing the display of a four-sided image. This allows a square or rectangular area of light to be formed on artwork with minimal light spill, giving paintings and drawings a “self illuminating” effect.

Tech Lighting CP1 Clamp-on Light Display Fixtures 700CP1, shown with Mesh Backlight Shield Accessory, sold separately

Tech Lighting has lightweight and versatile clamp on fixtures with a universal clamp that provides a secure grip on any surface shape, from a 1/2″ pipe to 4″ wall. Complete with 12 volt plug-in transformer with in-line switch and 10’ cord. They are available for 50 or 75 watts. 12 volt, MR16 lamps.
www.brandlighting.com/tech_lighting_display_exhibit_collection.htm

Tech Lighting LC-Archie Lite Clamp Fixtures 700DJARCH

Tech Lighting LC-Archie Lite Clamp Fixtures 700DJARCH is
17.5″ long, with a 10″ high swooping curve. The head pivots to direct beam. It uses a 12 volt, MR16 lamp of up to 75 watts. The round clamp grips securely to a panel as slim as 1/4″ or as thick as 1″. The banner channel allows a tight hold to 5/16″ banner frames. The length of the fixture may be adjusted by sliding the arms back and forth through the clamp. It has a 12 volt, 75 watt plug-in transformer on a 10′ cord to plug into a standard outlet.
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Early Electric Meets New Technology – WAC Lighting’s Early Electric Pendants

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Quick Connect 3-Light Multi-point Mirror Glass Canopy with Mason Jar LED Pendants

The new Early Electric Collection of pendants from WAC Lighting look like vintage lighting, but can use just 5 watts of energy.

They all use an LED light source.

They are available as single pendants, multiple pendants or with quick connects to suspend from  Track Lighting or Monorail.

Socket Set & Lamp Information

LEDme® Low Voltage Line Voltage
LED: 12V/5.6W, 3000K, CRI 85 (included) – lumens may vary depending on diffuser.

  • May be dimmed w/electronic low voltage (ELV) dimmer
  • Three threaded screws are used to secure shade to socket
  • 50,000 hour rated life
  • Energy efficient
  • No projected Ultraviolet or Infrared radiation

Use of these fixtures, pendants or heads with the Monorail, Flexrail, Flexrail 2, Linear System, or Track Lighting.To complete a pendant, select a single or multiple canopy from WAC Quick Connect Monopoints and Multipoints.

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Wall Sconces for a Small Bath Room

The Rosetta Wall Sconce from WAC Lighting’s European Collection on either side of a mirrored medicine cabinet. Bella figura, Rosetta offers fine Italian styles that combines a classic profile with multiple murine glass patterns that will enhance any setting with a perfect mix of form and function.

The Rosetta Wall Sconce from WAC Lighting’s European Collection on either side of a mirrored medicine cabinet.
Bella figura, Rosetta offers fine Italian styles that combines a classic profile with multiple murine glass patterns that will enhance any setting with a perfect mix of form and function.

WAC Lighting’s new decorative low profile sconces with glass shades boast a truly exclusive look with exceptional quality. Each sconce canopy is designed with timeless style and plated in Chrome and Brushed Nickel finishes.

Even in the smallest bathroom or powder room, good lighting and good switches and dimmers make all the difference! Once you have light control in your bathroom, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

Have one switch for ceiling lighting, whether it is recessed lighting or a ceiling fixture. Have the mirror lighting on a separate switch with a dimmer. I use it at the lowest setting to enjoy a relaxing bath or when I get up at night or first get up until I am ready for the morning.

Wall sconces on either side of a mirror or medicine cabinet provide both decorative and task lighting.

“Stick to a style and finish that is compatible with the other elements in the room. Coodinate the style of the sconces near the vanity with that of the cabinet, for example.”

Bathrooms: The Smart Approach to Design by the Editors of Creative Homeowner, Home Decorating

The best light for applying makeup is shed from the sides of a mirror. The best for shaving is from above. In both cases, there are many ways to do this effectively. Plan your bath lighting for how you will be using the bathroom. And don’t forget that the right switches and dimmers make all the difference!

“Wall-mounted light sconces are a good way to provide adequate lighting without overwhelming a small space, so they’re a good choice in a powder room.”

Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies (Paperback)
by Gene Hamilton, Katie Hamilton

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Harco Loor Guirlande – Lighting to Die For

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Harco Loor Guirland Long Wall Light WL 10

Harco Loor Guirland Long Wall Light WL 10

I broke my leg, so I have been laying around watching a lot of TiVo. The episode of Inspector Lewis Mysteries called Music to Die For shows Harco Loor Guirlande wall sconces and ceiling fixture in the entry.

Guirlande was designed by Harco Loor in 2002. The collection now includes hanging, ceiling, wall, table and floor lamps. They are made of polished or brushed stainless steel curled strips with 3 mm tubes and transparent or frost glass. The tubes can be twisted and stretched in every direction.

Harco Loor lighting is designed and made in the Netherlands.

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Square Walnut QisDesign SWLC11-D Flamenca LED Table Lamp – How Cool is this?

Square Walnut QisDesign SWLC11-D Flamenca LED Table Lamp

Square Walnut and QisDesign have introduced another fun design! But, this one is only $133.90, List Price.

It comes with a cord and plug to power it by the wall. Or it can be powered off the USB on your computer. Or put in 3 AA batteries; the LEDs draw so little power.

Perfect to replace the traditional centerpiece for a modern or contemporary restaurant.

Passionate and full of zest, Inspired by the breathtaking movement of Flamenco dancer’s ruffled skirt twirling around in the air, the Flamenca is an ambient light which captures the playfulness of this true essence.

With a gentle touch on the metallic-like plate, the Flamenca echoes you with the “dancing mode” which creates a soft flowing effect. Press and hold the plate, you may pause at any illumination you want and hold to turn off. The design is an exciting combination of bicolor acrylics and curvy shape that achieves dreamy and bewitching lighting effect. Designed for three fabulous colors: pink, orange, and green, Flamenca is suitable for decorating in multiple lifestyle scenes, including the dinning room, bedroom or any other preferable personal space.

Powered by USB, wall plug or batteries

Light Source: LED
Environment : Indoor
Finish: Pink, Orange, Green
Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS
Switching: Touch Dimmer switch
Power Input AC: 100-240V/50-60Hz
DC: 5V, 1A Battery AA x 3
Can be powered by 3 AAA batteries. Battery pack is included.
Power Consumption: 3W Max
Construction Material : PMMA

www.brandlighting.com/square_walnut-coral-flamenca.html

Gallery of Oriental Landscape Lighting

Oriental Outdoor Lighting & Oriental Landscape Lighting: Photos from Fine Art Lamps Black & White Story Collection, Fine Art Lamps Singapore Moderne Collection, Uttermost  Cantello Bamboo Glass Buffet Lamp,  Fire Farm  Tokyo Table Lamp, Fine Art  Fusion Collection,  Fire Farm Kyoto Ceiling Pendants in 3 Pendant Configuration and more…

Step 2 – Six Steps to Your New Look – Step by Step Redecorating

Work in Progress - This is the living room of my log cabin.

Work in Progress – This is the living room of my log cabin.

So, you have an idea file. You know what you like. You have walked through furniture stores and gotten ideas. You have inventoried what you already have and decided whether it is staying or going.

2-Develop a plan.

Measure your room and put it on graph paper. Mark in the windows and the doors. Make sure that you mark in the swing of the door.

Measure any furniture that is staying. You can sketch it on another piece of graph paper if you don’t really know how you will lay it out. Cut the furniture pieces out so that you can push them around. Make sure you leave plenty of walk space.

What are you going to use the room for?

This is the list when I planned my living room.

  • Reading
  • Watching TV
  • Entertaining
  • Easy to move the furniture to make room for more tables for a dinner party
  • Easy conversation
  • A fireplace
  • Storage for sewing stuff

What do you have that is staying?

The only piece of furniture that I had that was staying is a large antique piece. It has two divided top drawers, a large bottom drawer and two big doors. I use it to store my stereo equipment.

What problems are you trying to solve?

The open floor plan makes it feel like all one big kitchen. I decided to raise the bar higher than the counter top to obscure the kitchen and replace the pot rack with three pendants over the bar.

So, here’s my list.

  • Hardwood floors (throughout the whole house)
  • Sofa
  • 2 armchairs
  • Floor lamps
  • 2 end tables with lamps
  • 1 floor lamp
  • Coffee table, perhaps with storage
  • Large floor rug
  • 2 coordinating runners
  • Steamer trunk to store fabric & sewing machine
  • Add stairs to the attic with storage under it
  • Drapes that close and make the room dark enough for guests to sleep
  • Replace the wood stove with a fireplace
  • Remove the wallpaper and paint the only wall that is not logs

Make a timeline. Some things have to be done first. Other things it doesn’t matter.

I started with the floor. I selected wood that was almost the same color as the log walls.The logs are made of red cedar that has naturally aged. The ceiling is almost identical in color. I found a cherry colored prefinished wood.