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Lighting for “Home of Distinction” in Southington

Home of Distinction at the North Ridge Estates is a future show home in Southington, CT – one of our showroom locations. Constructed by Lovley Development, this community will feature 94 properties that showcase the latest materials and designs, including lighting – which Connecticut Lighting Centers is honored to provide. Sarah Cody from Fox 61…

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Custom Lighting Projects for Local Businesses

The repair team at Restoration Lighting Gallery has completed thousands of custom lighting design projects for homeowners, business owners, casinos, train stations, churches and more. It is always fun to provide the lighting for local restaurants and bars, where people may notice our work and decide to bring their own custom lighting ideas to our…

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Custom Lighting for Local Restaurants

Our Vice President, Todd Director, appeared on Better Connecticut to discuss our most recent commercial lighting project at Chango Rosa in Hartford. We have completed custom lighting design for this restaurant group, which also includes Bear’s Smokehouse. Todd and WFSB personality Scot Haney visit both restaurants. Lighting Design at Chango Rosa This new restaurant in…

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3 Steps to Choose the Right Ceiling Fan

Ceiling fans offer comfort for all seasons. Living in New England, we see the full spectrum of weather, from bright sunshine to briskly cold snow. When your air conditioning or heating is not enough to keep your home comfortable, a ceiling fan helps to circulate the air. But when you go to the store, you’re…

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How to Add Natural Lighting & Design Elements

“Be one with nature” is a common mantra that helps many people find balance in their lives. What if you could bring the relaxing elements of the outdoors inside your home? A growing trend in home design, more and more natural components can be found in lighting and furniture showrooms. This summer, bring the outdoors…

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Create a Backyard Oasis with Lighting

Summers in New England are the best time to be outside enjoying the sunshine, warm breezes and cool nights. Many of us love to host get-togethers with our family and friends, but if your outdoor patio, deck or backyard pool area is dimly lit, it’s not the best entertaining space. Whether you’re hosting a casual…

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Custom Lighting: Make Just About Anything a Lamp!

The items that mean most to us often have a unique story. Whether it’s a flower vase passed down from generation to generation by the women in your family or a cherished family heirloom, our keepsakes have sentimental value and meaning. Why not continue their story by transforming these treasures into unique lighting fixtures? At…

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Energy-Saving Tips to Light Your Home This Summer

Summers in New England can be hot and humid, but many of us prefer the heat over bitter cold winter weather. When we see these extreme temperatures, we often also see extreme increases on our HVAC bills. When you’re planning lighting design for the upcoming summer, consider these 3 easy tips to light your home…

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Luxurious and Functional Hardware by Baldwin

Looking to upgrade your decorative hardware? Make quality craftsmanship and practical design a reality in your home with Baldwin! The Fayerman family immigrated to America in 1945 and has been hand forging functional hardware since 1946. Connecticut Lighting Centers is a preferred dealer of Baldwin, including cabinet and door hardware. Excellence and Innovation The craftsmen…

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Paint a Picture with Landscape Lighting

Our Vice President, Todd Director, recently appeared on Better Connecticut to discuss the many benefits of landscape lighting. He showed Scot Haney one of our clients’ homes in Wethersfield, who did a fantastic job with landscape lighting, as well as our extensive inventory of low voltage products. What Is Low Voltage Landscape Lighting? Landscape lighting…

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