Posts by Connecticut Lighting Centers
Connecticut Lighting Centers Wins National Lutron Award
At the 2013 Dallas International Lighting Market, Connecticut Lighting Centers won the 2012 HomeWorks Job of the Year Award from Lutron. This prestigious annual award is chosen from entries all across North America. Jim Meltzer, Outside Sales Manager, was responsible for designing a whole-home lighting control system for an exclusive 18,000 square foot home using…
Read MoreHas Your Favorite Lamp Lost Its Better Half?
Did you know that updating your lamp shades makes the most impact on a room’s design for the least amount of effort & expense? It’s true, but there is more to finding the perfect lamp shade than what meets the eye. With over 1000 shades in stock, let our shade experts help you find the perfect…
Read MoreThe Great Church Light Restoration at Rocky Hill Congregational Church
A grand chandelier lights the main sanctuary in the Rocky Hill Congregational Church. From circa 1890, this chandelier was originally fit for oil burners and was called “The Great Church Light” by Isaac P. Frink, the inventor of the best silver-plated corrugated crystal glass reflectors available at the time. Around 50 years ago, the fixture…
Read MoreGlass Repair and Replacement – Make That Broken Light Whole Again
Do you have a light fixture or lamp with a broken or missing glass shade? We know how hard it is to find the right glass piece to replace a broken glass shade. We also know how difficult it is to find a professional repair shop for your light. At Restoration Lighting Gallery, we offer…
Read MoreBringing Old Feelings To Light – Meet The Craftsmen
How do you take an old neglected light and make it shine brilliant once again? Meet the craftsmen behind Restoration Lighting Gallery: Paul Dalfino and Dave Poppel—the miracle workers of vintage, antique lighting. Restoration Lighting Gallery is an exclusive lighting, restoration, repair and shade boutique. The hundreds of antique, vintage pieces you see on display…
Read MoreSave Your Home & Your Life With Free Lamp Safety Inspections!
Home fires can occur for numerous reasons: faulty electrical wires, oil fires from cooking, unattended candles, improperly disposed matches, natural disasters…but, they can also be caused by aging lamps. Fires can be started in the socket of your favorite lamp after years of daily use. Most people don’t realize the huge levels of heat that…
Read MoreVintage Bakelite Radio Brought Back to Light
At Restoration Lighting Gallery, we love to take a family heirloom or special treasure and turn it into a light that will shine forever. From old cameras, wine bottles to musical instruments, motorcycle accessories, sporting equipment and even shoes, we can make a light out of almost anything. Our expert craftsmen have 60 years of…
Read MoreAmerican Machine Age Lighting
American Machine Age is a term associated with the early 20th century (1918-1941), and was deeply rooted in the Industrial Age in America. Key developments of the American Machine Age include, mass production of high volume products such as cars, radio and phonograph technology, long distance travel by train, aircraft and automobiles and modern war…
Read MoreLutron Serena Shades
Lutron’s “Serena” Wireless Motorized Window Shades Motorized shades for the same price or less than manual shades Enhance your lifestyle with affordable luxury. Lutron has broken the price barrier with high quality, easy-to-install, attractive, battery-powered window shades. These Motorized shades are for the same price or less than manual shades. Serena Window Shade fabrics come…
Read MoreKick Off Sports Season With The Right Lighting
Football season is here and baseball playoffs are just around the corner, which means it is also time to get your entertainment area in shape for family and guests. Whether your TV is in your family room or a dedicated media room, be sure everyone’s viewing experience is optimized with the right lighting. According to…
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