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There's something magical about feasting al fresco under the stars. A romantic dinner on the patio, bathed in rich, warm light. A softly illuminated garden provides the ideal backdrop for intimate conversation and romantic dining, with a heat lamp or fire pit nearby to keep the chill at bay, while you enjoy the cool crisp air. If your outdoor space includes a sturdy patio cover such as a pergola or gazebo, pendant lights provide statement making illumination. Lamp posts add drama over larg …

Throughout history, before the advent of electric piano lights, pianists would practice and perform by candlelight at night. However, while they illuminated the keys, the glare from the flames would also be quite distracting to a performer. A cover was invented to block the performer's direct view of the light source. Soon, banker’s lights came into use, featuring a decorative green glass cover to serve the same purpose, with a stylistic component. Commonly seen in banks, libraries, and other in …

Outdoor illumination keeps homes and businesses visible at night, while helping to dissuade crime, but leaving lights on all night is both costly and a waste of energy. Adding motion sensors to your lights, which are only activated when movement is detected, is a great solution. In a similar vein, accessorizing your light fixtures with photocell technology allows you to illuminate your surroundings only when darkness is sensed, rather than motion. Previously, motion sensor activated light f …

Sign Lights, with their classic gooseneck design, differ from traditional wall mounted lights, in that they include a unique swivel joint, making it possible for the shade to rotate in a 180 degree arch. This design allows the fixture to rotate away from or towards a wall. Traditionally, they have been used in commercial settings to illuminate signs, store fronts, and menus, but are increasingly becoming popular with home use, and can be seamlessly incorporated into various existing design sc …

The much anticipated season of the year evoking memories of fireworks lighting up the sky, lightening bugs, and stargazing is accompanied by higher temperatures, as well as increased costs for cooling your home. The increasingly sweltering days of summer, coupled with the longer hours of sunlight, present two very significant dilemmas: How to save on electricity costs as well as how to avoid adding heat to the inside of your home. Central air conditioning, ceiling fans, tower fans …