Yes, it is another post on lightbulbs. If you want someone else to make the decision for you, go out any buy Philips Soft White Dimmable LED with warm glow effect. If you want to brave the lightbulb aisle on your own, read on. I am going to conveniently avoid the obvious question a post like this […]
Category: Lighting Technology
Choosing Downlights with 5 Questions
Need to choose downlights for your home? I took a stab at simplifying the process (there are literally thousands of possibilities) in my latest Houzz.com article. Check it out by clicking the link below. Choose Downlight Fixtures by Answering These 5 Easy Questions […]
Of Recessed Cans and Folding Chairs
The Electrical Walk Through I’m grumpy this morning, and a little sad. I just saw another beautiful home under construction, and it was too late to save it from bad lighting. So be warned: while I try to keep most of my posts focused on the positive Gift of Light and the five promises that […]
Buying Guides: Under Cabinet LEDs
Straight from the depths of the mind of a lighting designer, here comes another fascinating, edge-of-your-seat, page-turning buying guide for the most exciting of all light fixtures: under-cabinet LED tape light. Oh yeah! Buying LED tape light (those tiny flexible LED strips with adhesive backing) would be easier if it weren’t for the seemingly endless […]
The Wrong Answer
Sometimes I get questions that seem simple but are complex to answer. A recent Houzz reader asked me “what spacing should I use for my recessed downlights?” Yep, this post is definitely on the practical side. Hmm. A lot of “designers” have rules of thumb for spacing downlights- perhaps you need one for every so […]
Practical Advice: Choosing Downlight Trims
Recently a reader posed a tough question following one of my articles on Houzz.com: “I am often stumped by the variety of sizes and baffle colors of recessed lights. Any info regarding how to choose?” Hmm. I had to think about that one, as I often make choices subconsciously from my own experience and preferences. […]