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About Dimming Controls for Decorative LED Lighting
July 29, 2024 Decorative LED lighting fixtures are a popular choice for homeowners and businesses alike, as they provide energy-efficient lighting solutions that are both stylish and functional.One important aspect to consider when selecting these fixtures is their dimming capability.Several different types of dimming controls are available, each with benefits and drawbacks.... Read More.
MEET VENTRIX, The ULTIMATE MODULAR LINEAR SYSTEM BY WAC
July 22, 2024 It's Here.It's Now.It's time to create your visionary space with VENTRIX, the revolutionary LED lighting system by WAC.VENTRIX is the next evolution of WAC's world-class modular lighting, control and power system.Merging VENTURE and MATRIX, VENTRIX marks a dynamic and expansive venture into architectural lighting solutions with a comprehensive matrix of adaptable, precision-engineered grid and linear options for any high-end space.... Read More.
Best New Kitchen Lights
June 13, 2024 Lighting, often an overlooked yet vital component of kitchen design, has the power to transform your space.It's not just about enhancing the aesthetic appeal, but also about boosting functionality.As we step into 2024, the best new kitchen lighting trends have evolved to incorporate both style and sophisticated technology, offering homeowners a plethora of options to choose from.... Read More.
Enhance Your Artwork with LED Framing Projector Lights
June 12, 2024 In lighting design, lighting artwork properly helps to create a dramatic, subtle or surreal effect in your room or environment.Consider not just the piece, but how the piece is represented in the surrounding space.Here are tips for lighting artwork using new LED technology... Read More.
The Best New Vanity Lights for 2024
April 19, 2024 LED lighting comes in a range of options to suit any application in the bathroom — the key is to select the right solutions and use them effectively.Here's how to make the right selections for your bathroom, with our tips and picks for the best new vanity lights for 2024.... Read More.
Transform Your Landscape with the Colorscaping System by WAC
March 11, 2024 From the ideal amount of white layered light to colors that change with the seasons, add a vibrant and dynamic element to your home with the ultimate outdoor LED lighting experience: Colorscaping from WAC... Read More.
Four Top 2024 Design Trends for Modern Lighting
January 30, 2024 Interior design experts agree: lighting plays a pivotal role in creating ambiance, enhancing aesthetics and elevating the overall atmosphere of a space.While the interior design landscape is ever-evolving, several trends have emerged that have been translated into 2024 lighting fixture designs for our dweLED by WAC lighting product portfolio.... Read More.
Achieve a Quiet Ceiling Design with LED Downlights
July 21, 2023
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Why LED is Right for Your Office?
October 31, 2022
Unexpected Ways to Use Lighting in Your Home
October 4, 2022 It's hard to envision a home without light.Preparing a meal in the kitchen, reading a book in bed or getting ready for work in the bathroom all require adequate light.It's common to find table lamps in the bedroom or pendant lights in the kitchen to make these rooms more functional.Although lighting has practical purposes in a home, it doesn't have to be boring.Lighting can be used in... Read More.
Residential Lighting That Promotes Health and Sleep
September 12, 2022
Any amount of light can affect your health throughout the day and your sleeping patterns at night.Proper light exposure helps regulate the body's circadian clock, and the more we're exposed to bright and dim light throughout the day, the better we sleep.To ensure you get the be...
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How to Light Art Successfully
Whether in a showroom, gallery or home office, artwork needs proper lighting to make it stand out and enliven a space.In most cases, lighting art successfully will mean more than turning on the overhead light in a room.Each piece is unique and deserves its illuminatio...
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Lighting Terminology
When reading a lighting label, you may see different measurements, such as lumen count, CBCP and color temperature.To understand different lighting terms and metrics better, exploring the definition of these terms and their place in lighting products and installation may help yo...
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LED vs.Incandescent Light Fixtures
If you are looking for new lighting for your home or business, you may have come across many options and wondered which type is right for your light fixtures.Consider how light-emitting diode (LED) and traditional incandescent lights stack up against each other.Whe...
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How to Make Your Showroom Appeal to Guests
August 22, 2022
Essential Office Lighting Guide
Kitchen Lighting Guide
Home Lighting Trends That Will Continue Into the Next Decade
Best Installation Practices Based on Room or Outdoor Limitations
August 2, 2022
Constructing a Large Scale Lighting Project: The Dos and Don'ts
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The Proud History of the IBEW and Why We Love Union Electricians
July 19, 2021 When I was in college, I remember taking one semester on 19th Century labor relations followed by another whole semester on 20th Century labor relations.I painfully recall wondering to myself why it was necessary to read 500 pages a week for my entire freshman year on the subject.Let me give you the Cliff's Notes version: it was the same story over and over again.Industrialization coupled wit... Read More.
Why LED is Right for Your Office
June 3, 2021 Money may not lead to more productivity but Lighting does.Research shows that LED lighting is directly related to positive improvements in cognition and employee performance.Could making the switch to LEDs really make a difference in your work?Our bodies need full-spectrum light to trigger important hormonal responses throughout the day.These responses are the result of evolutionary human r... Read More.
What Human Centric Lighting Is, and Why You Need It
May 18, 2021 Human beings need natural light.Sunlight boosts vitamin D, which is critical for absorbing calcium.Natural light enhances productivity, increases energy levels and combats depression.It also directly impacts the amount of sleep you get, which, in turn, affects your overall health and well-being. Read More.
How To Clean and Care for LED Light Fixtures
May 11, 2021 If you use LED lighting in your home, you probably know it has a very long life cycle.Our products, for instance, can last for 15 to 20 years depending on usage before requiring replacements.To see all the benefits of that naturally extensive life cycle, you'll need to take proper care of your light fixtures.Cleaning your LED light fixtures is relatively straightforward and shouldn't take to... Read More.
Are Integrated LED Light Fixtures Worth It?
April 10, 2021 Integrated LED light fixtures come in a variety of beautiful shapes and sizes that add the perfect touch to any room.When you're hunting for a unique piece that serves your space and sets it apart, an integrated LED light fixture is an excellent choice.Any savvy shopper knows design is only part of a home decor decision!overall value is important, too.When determining whether a purchase is ... Read More.
LED Light Color Temperature Guide
April 6, 2021 The importance of lighting in interior design is considerable — attractive lighting helps create an inviting setting.When you're choosing LED lighting for a new home, or as an upgrade to an existing one, practicality and reliability may be two of the many advantages that come to mind.But you can also use different LED lighting temperatures to change the atmosphere of various rooms.This versat... Read More.
The Benefits of Responsive, Modular Light Fixtures
March 1, 2021 One of the biggest challenges facing businesses today is making their spaces more eco-friendly.Traditional office design hasn't always focused attention on environmental impact or the health and well-being of employees.But advances in today's lighting have combined environmental awareness with employee needs to create a lighting system that can increase productivity and workplace wellbeing.R... Read More.
Tips to Light Artwork Properly
February 22, 2021 Lighting unlocks something special in already captivating works of art.It reveals the rich texture and layers in paintings.It shows viewers the true colors an artist intended to portray as they created their piece.Because lighting is such a vital part of the art-viewing experience, it's essential to know the right lighting types and fixtures to use with art.Tips to light artwork properly will ... Read More.
Unexpected Ways to Use Lighting in Your Home
January 12, 2021 It's hard to envision a home without light.Preparing a meal in the kitchen, reading a book in bed or getting ready for work in the bathroom all require adequate light.It's common to find table lamps in the bedroom or pendant lights in the kitchen to make these rooms more functional.Although lighting has practical purposes in a home, it doesn't have to be boring.Lighting can be used in unexp... Read More.