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Mirror, Mirror: Décor for Your Home
Did you know that Connecticut Lighting Centers has over 100 mirrors on display? Our showrooms have so much more than lighting! We are your one-stop-shop for home design needs from light fixtures, to ceiling fans and wall décor. What are the benefits of mirrors for your interior rooms? Styles for Every Home With nearly two…
2017 Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
Connecticut Lighting Centers and Restoration Lighting Gallery will have two booths at the 70th Connecticut Home and Remodeling Show, hosted by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Central Connecticut! The Largest Home and Remodeling Show in Connecticut Join us Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5 at the Connecticut Convention Center! Exhibits will include home improvement,…
Schlage Hardware For Your Home
If you’ve ever heard people say “don’t sweat the small stuff,” they probably have never picked out decorative hardware for a home! Attention-to-detail is so important when it comes to designing and decorating your home. From big decisions like paint color to smaller ones like door knob style, the fine details can often be the…
2017 Lighting Trends
Predicted trends for 2017 include virtual reality, artificial intelligence and neon clothing; but what about lighting? The lighting industry is constantly changing and adapting to new technology. Let’s explore six of the top trends in 2017 for fixtures and lighting design. 1. Chandeliers in Non-Traditional Rooms Upon entering a home, you often see a chandelier…
Tips to Improve the Ambience of Your Home
Lighting design has advanced dramatically over the past decade. The introduction of home automation allows ordinary homeowners to control the mood of every room! If you’re looking to enhance the ambience of your home, we offer five quick tips. 1. Layered Lighting and Dimmers The three layers of light are ambient, accent and task. Ambient…
How to Light a Finished Basement
If your basement is finished, it should be anything but a bat cave! However, lighting is not the first thing we think of when redesigning a living space. Luckily, our tips for lighting a finished basement can be applied before or after the room has been fully furnished. What’s the Purpose of the Room? First,…
Connecticut Lighting Centers Nominated for 2017 Best of Hartford Honor
Connecticut Lighting Centers is honored to once again be nominated for Best Lighting Store in the Best of Hartford Magazine’s Readers’ Poll! For the past two years, we have been awarded this prestigious honor by our peers. Vote for Best Lighting Store 2017 Hartford Magazine has been conducting their “Best Of” poll to name the…
Light Up Your Home With adorne®
Go from dull to bright with the adorne® collection from Legrand! This unique line features decorative switches, dimmers, outlets, wall plates, under-cabinet lighting and wireless systems – say goodbye to clutter and hello to these customizable products. Add a Splash of Color Not only do adorne® wall plates eliminate the need for unsightly screws, but…
12 Days of Christmas with Restoration Lighting Gallery
On Friday, December 16, Todd Director, Vice President of Connecticut Lighting Centers, appeared on Better CT with Scot Haney to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas at Restoration Lighting Gallery. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list at our vintage sister store! Handmade Vintage Pieces For the person on your list who loves…
Choosing the Right Light Bulbs
Home lighting design changes based upon our mood. In the early morning, we prefer less light because we’ve just woken up. At night, we require more light to prepare dinner, but may want minimal light when watching a movie. Lighting is thus tailored for relaxation and productivity. We rely on the light bulb as opposed…