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As we look to fall back and the approaching shorter days, now is no better time to think about your indoor and outdoor lighting. Dusk to Dawn LED light bulbs not only are cost-saving and long-lasting, but with built-in sensors that automatically turn on when low light is detected helps enrich home comfort, support safety, and increase security. Hear from our designers our top tips how you can make the most out of our shorter days.
LEDVANCE is pleased to announce the all-new smart residential PHASE EV™ electric vehicle charging station, perfect for single-family homes, multi-family residences, dealerships, and small service stations. When choosing the right EV charger, what should you look for and what you should consider? Let us take you through our top criteria on how you can choose the best EV charger for your home and make the right choice.
From diving to fencing, swimming to boxing, design a dynamic and active entertainment space to experience your favorite sports at this year’s Summer Olympics!
From Canada Day to Independence Day to beloved town carnivals, summer is truly the season of color and joy. Fireworks light the night sky and string lights hang above us on patios. On beaches we have the warm glow of portable night lights next to the amber firelight and colorful cocktail hours with smart LED bulbs in the city streets. Light transforms and creates moments. Together, let’s take the light of summertime into our home spaces. With LEDVANCE, let us plan your designs so no matter where you go you always can come home to the summertime spirit with light.
With Father’s Day right around the corner, LEDVANCE, makers of SYLVANIA General Lighting, has best-in-class lighting for workshops, sheds, patios, and garages. From work lights to outdoor LED light strips, light up his favorite spaces so he can make the most of his summer and year. Discover our top picks as well as ideas to give Dad a shining Sunday this Father’s Day!
With spring in full bloom, now is the best time to plan your outdoor lighting plan and designs. From uplighting trees or LED string lights for patios or decks, designing your home's exteriors can make all the difference. This season, let LEDVANCE share with you our top 5 tips on how you can create the best outdoor lighting looks.
Each April, Earth Month takes place and raises awareness on what we can do to make a difference on issues that affect our planet. From reducing our carbon footprint or conserving natural resources, there are many ways we each can make an impact - even starting around our home with energy-efficient lighting. Let's take a look at what we can do this April together with simple updates to our indoor and outdoor lighting.
Spring is in the air and what better time to think about your outdoor lighting. From the season’s holidays to birthdays, relaxing nights on the porch and dinners out on the patio, LED light bulbs for your home’s exterior can help elevate your home’s look while also delivering convenience and home safety. Refresh and upgrade your home’s exterior with our simple tips.
In February, lighting can play a crucial role in creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, especially during the darker and colder months. During this period, we crave more natural light that helps promote our health and well-being – for family, friends, pets, and our plants. In this article, we give tips on our variety of options from human centric lighting TruWave™ or germ-fighting LED light bulbs. By making simple switches around your home this season, you can see how lighting makes a difference.
For many of us, we are still in the longer winter weeks of shorter days and less light. Although we can control our interior spaces with health-benefiting light bulbs like TruWave™ LED light bulbs that mimic the sun’s natural spectrum of light, so do our plants, herbs, and flowers. Nurturing them and sustaining the health in the winter can be achieved with top-quality LED grow light bulbs. Learn tips and tricks how to safely use LED grow lights that benefit your home gardens for all-year growth.
With the arrival of the winter months, and the warm illumination and colors of the holiday lights now set aside, we often wonder how we can bring that warm light back into our homes some January. For some of us, when the holidays have passed or simply the arrival of the darker weeks, our family rooms and favorite spaces feel dark and empty. This winter, follow our LEDVANCE tips on how you can get the glow back for not only style but for your health and overall well-being.
As we celebrate this special season of light, we begin to transform our homes into Winter Wonderlands. Lighting, and designing with the ideal look no matter the time of the day, can help create a cozy spaces for family, friends, and yourself. As you plan your holiday look, here are our LEDVANCE tips where you can elevate your home this holiday season with light.
As we move ahead through the second half of August, many of us begin to think about fall and preparing for the changes to our schedules it will bring. From returning back to school or spending more time indoors, setting us up for success and comfort begins with lighting. Let LEDVANCE set you up for success this fall with our top designer tips so you are set to achieve.
With many traditional lighting going away due to new legislation, now is the time to switch to LED lighting for around the same cost. From A19 standard light bulbs, to dimmable BR30 LEDs for ceilings, or indoor and outdoor PAR38 light bulbs, be prepared with a new choice that lasts over 3 times as a traditional bulb with our all-new SYLVANIA EverydayLED bulbs.
Recessed downlights provide a sleek and elegant way to highlight hallways, feature artwork, and spotlight our travel treasures. They serve as helpful lighting in kitchens when we prepare meals as well as light up foyers to welcome our guests. We often see recessed downlights in cathedral vaulted ceilings in larger homes but did you know they make for an excellent option for urban spaces, as well? They save on space, provide design, and give the flexibility to design the look you want with a modern touch.
Outdoor lighting is key to designing an exterior welcoming atmosphere. Not only does it help light up paths and patios, but it provides ambiance, safety, and security. Outdoor lighting, with all the possibilities, does not have to be expensive. With light powered exclusively by the sun, take advantage of both savings and style with solar LED lights and accessories.
Designing a beautiful dining room for holidays, birthdays, or special moments for family and friends is key to a memorable experience. Whether we are enjoying a long meal during daytime or a soiree lasting until the evening, selecting the right light is key in making guests feel welcome, invited, and relaxed. Read about or favorite tips to get both the style and cost savings when you light up your next moment.
Kate Bussell, Interior Designer at Bijou Design & Staging, discusses how even turning on better lighting can be a daily ritual that can help you enjoy better living. Watch this video to help improve your day-to-day schedule and routines.
We all love a beautifully styled shelf vignette. That’s probably why the hashtag #Shelfie has nearly 3 million posts on Instagram alone. Let interior designer Kate Bussell and LEDVANCE show you how to gorgeously style social media worthy shelves.
High performance coach & wellness educator Jennifer Cohen shares five life hacks for being more productive. Create healthy habits for healthier living - including home lighting. From switching to better lighting to using bedtime routines, trying these tips can help you be more productive.
Track lighting has no limiting function or location. With endless applications, they are an easy choice for any room in your workplace or home. Track lights can light up a space in a dark hallway, or living room, offices, and more.
Light bulbs can flicker for many reasons. While it may be normal for your bulb to flicker sometimes due to voltage changes, what are some common reasons? Learn how you can try to fix your lighting before replacing your bulb.
Not all LED lights are waterproof, but most of them are water-resistant. Waterproof LED lights are wholly or partially protected from water intrusion. Learn from LEDVANCE what you need to know as you shop for the perfect pick.
The installation of downlights can be a bit tricky and time-consuming, but the results are definitely worth it in the end. Here are some tips on where to install downlights and how many you'll need.
Although it might seem like a home or business lighting setup is daunting, you can add more than a few lamps to your design to improve the situation. Here are the different options to consider to make the most out of your space.