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Increase Property Value with Lighting
Even if you’re not planning on selling your home in the near future, there could come a time when you have to relocate. Homeowners should at least maintain or try to increase the value of their home over time to get the best possible return on investment. You never know when the decision to move…
Am I Using My Fixture Correctly?
The importance of lighting design is paramount. Sure, you want to match your fixtures to a room’s color scheme and your own personal style, but are you using the right fixtures to accomplish the look you want? Don’t let the improper use or placement of a light leave you in the dark. The following guide…
Accent Living Spaces with Home Décor
Taking on a new home construction project is a major challenge. It is best to lay out your lighting design first, since electrical wiring can be difficult and expensive to replace. Once you have cleared all of the main hurdles of being a new homeowner, it’s time for the fun part – adding your own…
The Benefits of Motorized Window Shades
On Monday, July 25, Todd Director, the Vice President of Connecticut Lighting Centers, appeared on WGGB TV’s Western Mass News to discuss motorized window shades. At our showrooms, we carry Lutron® battery-powered roller shades. With automated window shades, you can take the guesswork out of lifting and lowering. Why Do We Carry Motorized Shades? Many…
Benefits of Home Automation & Security
Connecticut Lighting Centers is proud to offer the latest home automation products. Beyond lighting, you can control your thermostats, window shades and security systems. The benefits of home automation include energy efficiency, security and accessibility from remote places and now Lutron and Nest home automation products can be integrated to work in tangent with each…
Replacing Your Decorative Hardware
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; we can make any design decision we want, as long as we like it. At Connecticut Lighting Centers, we believe that our customers should have whatever they want for their homes. If that means customizing a piece to your specific needs or wants, we will do that….
Which Lamp Is Right for You?
Lamps are very versatile lighting fixtures. They can illuminate an entire room or provide soft lighting in a dim corner. A lamp from Connecticut Lighting Centers is sure to fit in with your existing décor, but how do you decide which type is right for your needs? We have a large selection of table, floor,…
Outdoor Lighting Tips for Summer
Summer is a popular season for entertaining. Outdoor barbecues, wedding receptions and other get-togethers are meant to be enjoyed in beautiful summer weather, but is the area outside of your home well lit? The summer breeze and the smell of food grilling may entice your guests, but not if it’s difficult to see! We have…
Decorative Hardware: Sliding Door Collection
Did you know that we sell more than lighting products? At Connecticut Lighting Centers, our showrooms are not only stocked with pendants, sconces and lamps, but a wide selection of decorative and functional hardware products as well. In addition to bath hardware, cabinet hardware, locksets and other door accessories, we are especially excited to showcase…
Relief From the Dog Days of Summer
On June 23, Todd Director appeared as a guest on CT Style to discuss ceiling fans. The Connecticut Lighting Center showrooms carry the largest selection of ceiling fans in New England. We have 180 on display and many more available to order. Knowledgeable Staff Shopping for a ceiling fan at Connecticut Lighting Centers is an…