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Shop for Vintage Lighting & Home Décor
On Wednesday, September 28, our Vice President Todd Director appeared on CT Style. Reporter Meghan Yost took a trip to our sister store, Restoration Lighting Gallery. A Hidden Gem in Connecticut If you’re searching for authentic vintage lighting and décor, Restoration Lighting Gallery is the one-stop-shop for you. As Todd describes, RLG is our specialty boutique…
More Than A Lighting Store
Accessorize your entire home with products from Connecticut Lighting Centers. Our Vice President, Todd Director, stopped by Scot Haney’s house for a tour. Design Your Home with Products from Connecticut Lighting Centers From the moment you approach the door, Scot Haney’s home features products from our showrooms. His keyless entry system from Schlage unlocks the…
Lighting Your Dining Room
The dining room is often the place where families gather to enjoy meals, discuss their days and make holiday memories. However, this room is multifunctional; it can be used for entertaining guests, studying or a romantic dinner. As a result, each use requires a different type of lighting. How can you properly light your dining…
Lighting Your Pathway
Landscape lighting is practical, visually appealing and oftentimes necessary to see. It can highlight the best features of your home’s exterior, which increases curb appeal and creates a welcoming atmosphere. When the sun goes down and you have guests over, is the path from your driveway to the front door illuminated? To get started, consider…
How to Light Your Home Office
In a house with children and pets, it can be difficult to find a quiet spot to work. Home offices and studies are the most common places to find some peace. Yet, with back to school upon us, your home office could be doubling as a homework spot. Is the room properly lit for everyone’s…
Lighting Your Hallway
The hallways in our home help us get from one room to another. Although not the most glamorous spaces, they serve an important purpose. As a result, hallways should be properly lit to promote a safe transition between rooms. Hallways can be dark, especially late at night. Unless you rely on day and moonlight to…
Proper Bedroom Lighting Tips
Some homeowners think the darker the bedroom, the better. They need to block the sun and moonlight out in order to get a good night’s sleep. However, have you ever thought about the other uses of your bedroom? From dressing, grooming and folding laundry to completing a late-night work project or reading a book, the…
Home Theater Lighting & Automation
Whether you’re a movie lover who enjoys spending time in his home theater or someone who likes to host viewing parties in front of your 60-inch flat screen, your space should be properly lit and automated. In order to recreate the atmosphere of a typical media room, it should be designed like one. Follow the…
How to Layer Your Lighting
If you’re unhappy with the look of a certain room in your home, the solution could be as easy as installing proper lighting. To maximize functionality, layering light balances a room while offering versatile options for any occasion. There are three types of lighting that help create this effect: ambient, task and accent. You can…
Common Home Lighting Errors
Lighting design is an often under-appreciated step in the home construction process. If done improperly, electrical work can be very complex and expensive to redo. Fortunately, not all lighting errors are due to incorrect setup and wiring. The following five fairly common home lighting mistakes can be corrected to make your home feel like new….