Lighting

The Grand Piano Lamp

Posted in Lighting on September 3rd, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Looking for a piano lamp? There are many different ways to light up your sheet music, and most music companies will have a wide selection of available piano lamps. Here are a few types you may want to consider:

A desk piano lamp is designed mostly for upright pianos. Like a desk lamp, these lamps are designed to sit on top of a surface. Unlike a normal desk lamp, however, a desk piano lamp is designed only to shine light at one area. This allows the lamp to illuminate the sheet music without shining light into your eyes; nobody wants to try to read sheet music while squinting through a beam of light. A desk piano lamp is usually a little bigger than the other piano lights, simply because it uses a solid base to support itself. This means you’ll want to find a lamp with something soft on the bottom – usually felt or suede – that will keep the lamp from scratching the surface of your piano. These lamps are designed either to sit directly beside or directly behind the music stand, with a flexible top that allows you to adjust the light.

A clip-on lamp can be much more convenient than a desk lamp design. These lights are much smaller than the desk piano lamps, and they usually have a battery pack in the back of them, rather than a cord and plug. This type of lamp makes a great grand piano lamp, because it allows you to clip the light directly onto your music stand. The only real downside to these lamps is that they’re battery-operated, so you’ll have to change the batteries once in a while.

There are several types of grand piano lamp. The two most common are the clip-on lamp (described above) and the floor lamp. The main design of any grand piano lamp is to keep in mind that a grand piano might not have much space on top of it for a lamp. This may be because the top is raised, or it might just be because the owner is more picky about what kind of sounds the piano picks up from objects on top of it. Either way, a grand piano lamp usually takes a hands-off tactic, allowing the lamp to shine on the sheet music from somewhere other than the top of the piano. The floor lamp design is built to be very flexible, so you can place the lamp off to the side of the piano and lean the light down onto the sheet music.

Quoizel Chandeliers : Affordable Luxury

Posted in Lighting on August 24th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

Quoizel is a company that is well known for its beautifully designed lighting fixtures. They have been making lighting systems since 1930 and still bring out replicas of their yesteryear designs. In fact Quoizel is known for its quality products all over the world.

Quoizel chandeliers are known for their timeless beauty although they also make more contemporary designs for those whose preferences lie that way. In earlier times, before the advent of electric bulbs, candles were used to light up the homes, and even great big chandeliers were made, which employed a number of candles to light up an either hall. Quoizel seeks to recreate these designs, or makes products similar to these, but employing modern technology so that you get bulbs where candles were used. The rest of the design could very well have come from a hundred and fifty years ago.

Browsing through their catalog online will show you the beauty of these lights; even their simplest three or five bulb metal, white or black chandeliers are wonderful to look at. They are a class apart and are meant only for those who appreciate well designed products made to exacting standards. Starting from their most modest to their most extravagant designs they are all made well. Some of their 15 to 20 bulb chandeliers must be seen to be believed.

Quoizel chandeliers are not cheap but they have quite a lot of designs that cater for smaller pockets. Even if you can afford it most houses do not have the space to accommodate a 20 bulb design, and they have a number of smaller chandeliers that you can use in your entryway or living room and will cost you just as much as a good table lamp would. For the more discerning there are a number of designs that can take you up as high as you want to go in terms of style and price.

Most chandeliers are purchased because the owners want that extra bit of style in their homes, and Quoizel provide that without any doubt. If you are looking at different lighting fixtures for your home, Quoizel chandeliers deserves your attention and you may not want to go elsewhere once you have seen their products. They look like none other in the market with unmistakable style and quality. Purchasing online may actually be a good idea here because not only will you get exactly what you want, instead of compromising because the store does not stock too many designs, you may be able to get a bit discount with some online stores selling at up to a 20% discount on the store price. Just check out a few of their products and then see if you aren’t smitten by the Quoizel bug.

Small Pendant Lights For Your Home

Posted in Lighting on August 11th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

If you have visited your local DIY store lately you will have probably noticed the amazing choices you now have in lighting. You are not left with choosing the same as your neighbor has, that dreary globe is out the door. Small pendant lights are now very sophisticated and chic and they are made to be used in nearly every room in the house. If used singly pendant lights look attractive and can be fitted into tight spaces, or use in a group to make a statement.

Choosing between a handmade glass, or from shades made from material, will not be an easy choice to decide. A glass shade can come not only in any color you wish for, but in styles from flower like trumpets to globes that look like they are blown from soap. These lights can be used for task lighting on their own or grouped to make a statement over a dining room table, let your imagination run riot with them. Choosing glass pendants to put in places like kitchens may be better than using a fabric shade as they will be easier to keep clean. They also come in many metals from stainless, zinc or copper, brushed or high gloss; choices will boggle your mind.

In choosing the small multi pendant lighting it does give you the choice of hanging several together, odd numbers seem to make more of a fashion statement, so work in clusters of threes and fives. Consider taking three lights hanging and them together, but hang all of them at differing levels. Even having the same style but three different colors makes a bold appearance. Thinner pencil like shades work best for this as opposed to the globe type shade. This cluster of lights can replace one big room light and give off a far better room light, and of course look stunning doing so. Remember that if you use them in a child’s room, think long and hard before using glass shades, maybe a steel or fabric shade would be a better choice.

Over a breakfast bar single lights across the bar give enough light for all, you have the choice to hang them at whatever height you desire, just remember not too low that someone will hit their head all the time when standing. Also remember if you have kids, these lights can get hot, so keeping them away from tiny hands is a must. Pick up the color in the shades of your kitchen, maybe a stainless shade or complement some copper pans with copper shades, and you will wow your guests with your choice. Use them in your bathroom to; choose a finish that will match your faucets and again the look will enhance any room.

Shoji Lamps: The Lamp of Choice

Posted in Lighting on July 26th, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

People always look for different methods to beautify their homes and make it stand out from the crowd. They find many great ideas from the themes that they see on home and furniture magazines and on television. Some even take the extra mile by visiting friends in their homes to get a look at their furniture and fixtures. Today, with the many innovations in home furnishings, homeowners definitely have a lot of options when it comes to decorating.

A wonderful way of decorating a home is by placing shoji lamps in ideal areas. Shoji lamps are not exactly new in the market. They have been around for centuries now and were commonly used by the Japanese and Chinese in older times. At present, they are not only used by Asians but are also becoming very popular with western homeowners.

The shoji lamp has the ability to provide a new look and appeal to a room especially when it is lit up. It serves as an attractive decorative item not only in homes but also in some offices and business establishments.

Making a shoji lamp is not too difficult and everyone can do it with a little bit of practice. With rice paper, bamboo cane and a light bulb, anyone can make a personalized shoji lamp which is not only cheap but also gives the maker greater self-fulfillment.

Shoji lamps come in many forms. Small and short lamps are used in tables and dressers while tall ones are placed directly on the floor. In fact, the shorter ones are commonly used as table lamps for bedroom to facilitate light activity such as reading. The shoji floor lamps make attractive decors as well as principal source of light.

There are also others that are hanged on ceilings of homes or other establishments. The hanging lamps make beautiful decorations and lighting fixtures in restaurants and spas that have an outdoor setting. They also make practical choices for homes because they are suspended on ceilings and will not consume ground space.

There is a place for the different kinds of shoji lamps in every room in your house. With the many uses for shoji lamps, it is not surprising that many homeowners are smitten over them.

Save Money with LED GU10 Bulbs

Posted in Lighting on July 21st, 2010 by Jim – Comments Off

The next time you are stocking up on light bulbs; consider purchasing one of the many LED energy efficient models. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and GU10 represents the type of fitting used. These bulbs are not only energy efficient with their low power needs, they also have a very long life span. Proven to last up to twenty times longer than traditional models, they are an attractive choice for most frugal homeowners. Consider any of the many LED GU10 models as an option when upgrading the lighting in your home.

LED GU10 bulbs can be purchased at most any hardware or home goods store. With useful applications from accent lights, to flood lights, there are many models from which to choose. Because of their low power usage, consumers begin saving on energy costs immediately. These types of lights are generally both mercury and lead free, providing yet another eco-friendly reason to make the switch. In addition, they emit very little heat, meaning that they do not affect a room’s temperature in any significant way, unlike traditional lamps. Although the pricing for the initial investment may seem high, take time to consider the length of life of this product compared to regular lamps. Over the life of the product, it becomes obvious that money is saved not only through lower energy costs; but through the purchase of fewer replacements. When deciding to purchase an LED GU10 lamp, take time to speak to the salesperson and ask for a demonstration. It is good to compare the coloring, brightness, and overall coverage offered by the various types.

With the various expenses that home owners face on a daily basis, it is good to take control of the items in which we can make a difference. Home maintenance costs can slowly increase over the life of a home, as more and more items require repair with age. It is beneficial to be able to purchase even one type of product that will likely require no attention for many years to come.