My sister told me about this lighting system and I think it is just the coolest thing since Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! (My favorite candy). How cool would it be to have natural light in your closets? Dark hallways and dark bathrooms? I am always turning off lights to save energy and money on my light bill. So this would be perfect!
Here are some specs about them:
· It provides exceptional lighting. The light output is incredible, providing as much light as you would expect from a skylight many times its size.
· It is cost-effective. Tubular Day lighting Devices cost considerably less than other day lighting options, such as windows and skylights, including both product and installation costs.
· Installing it is fast, clean and easy. They require no structural reframing, tunneling, dry walling or painting. A professional can install the product in less than two hours and most Do-It-Yourselfers can finish the project in one day.
· It can go almost anywhere. The compact and flexible design of TDDs allow them to be installed in just about any room, including rooms without direct roof access and smaller spaces where day lighting would usually not be an option.
· It is “Green.” TDDs allow you to switch off electric lights during the day, which provides savings on energy bills and also reduces environmental pollution.
· It is actually good for you. It has been shown in several prominent studies that increasing daily exposure to natural light can enhance mental and physical well-being, boost concentration and energy levels and a variety of other unexpected perks.
Go check them out.
Here are some quick links for you.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/earth/4212741.html
http://www.solatubelondon.ca/faq.htm
Dream Big!
Christi Sealey
By: Christi Sealey
Bathroom Sconce Lighting – The Latest Trend In Bathroom Fixture
March 10th, 2010 by admin No comments »
There are different kinds of lighting available today. Aside from the usual ceiling type variety that uses fluorescent or halogen technology, the designs also varies according to its general location. We have recessed lighting, desk lamps, and wall lamps. All of these are basic lighting styles of the modern home, but the sconce type stands out in the latest trend.
What Are Sconces?
Sconce is a kind of light fixture that is of the wall variety where the light is directed upwards. The light source is protected or covered with a bowl-like design which allows the light to be directed upward. This provides a low intensity, dim lighting suited for hallways, passageways, corridors, and so on. The sconce lighting is usually placed three-fourths of the distance between the wall and the ceiling for it to provide adequate lighting.
Sconces In The Bathroom
Modern archaic designs incorporate sconce lighting into bathrooms, due to its ability to provide enough lighting to set the proper mood. In truth, not all activities done in bathrooms require bright lighting fixtures. Either taking a relaxing shower or a restful soak in the tub, the dim lights would really make for a relaxing and peaceful mood.
Scone Lighting Design
The design and material used in your sconce lighting can vary depending on the motif that you plan to incorporate into your bathroom. For starters, wall sconce styles available are Art Deco, Asian, contemporary, country, crystal, early American, mission or religious, old world, retro (50’s or 60’s), rustic or lodge, southwester design, tiffany, traditional, tropical, Victorian, and the fun-filled whimsical style.
If you want a more dramatic and natural feel, then some sconces are hand-made with materials from ceramic and porcelain. These two materials can exude a natural ambience to your bathroom, as well as fit with most bathroom furniture and fixtures.
Traditional sconce designs direct the light upward, and the styles for this are usually medieval or Victorian. If you want to go for the modern touch, wall sconces can provide bi-directional lighting, upwards and downwards. Note, however, that this kind of designs provides more light quantity than the traditional ones.
It is true that scone lighting fixtures can indeed give your bathroom an elegant and luxurious quality, but this requires planning in advance so that you can maximize its style and designs to the fullest.
By: Tim Lee
Latest Designs for Modern and Contemporary Lighting
March 8th, 2010 by admin No comments »Every home is special. So is every individual, with his peculiar taste for shapes, patterns and inherent aesthetic sense. With Spacify’s contemporary interior lighting, you can explore the best of designer lighting collection to satisfy your urge for exclusivity. There is more on platter than you can imagine. » Read more: Latest Designs for Modern and Contemporary Lighting
