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St. Agnes Church Lights
Restoration Lighting Gallery restored and refinished twelve chandeliers for the Summer Chapel at St. Agnes Church in Niantic, CT. The chandeliers were dusty, corroded and in need of some TLC. The chandeliers were hung inside the church’s main service area. Each chandelier was carefully restored and refinished by experts at Restoration Lighting Gallery. After the…
Focal Point Medallions
Give your lighting fixture the attention it deserves and make it a star with new Focal Point Medallions. With the right Medallion, your lighting fixture can make a dramatic fashion statement. Find the style, finish, size and price point that suits your taste. At Connecticut Lighting Centers, we have a wide variety of Medallions from…
Lighting Can be Your Eyes’ Best Friend as You Age
Everyone experiences changes in their eyesight as they age. For many, it means buying reading glasses to read a menu, newspaper or other small print. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), changing the lighting in your surroundings can go a long way to enhance reading ability and increase comfort. “Often, the first thing people…
Top Your Lamp Off With A New Flavor Shade
In this video we’ll show you how to dress up your lamp with a new lamp shade and finial. We fuss with every paint color, floor finish and window treatment. We refuse to settle for a plain white or vanilla. But, what about your lamps? Lamps are an integral part of your interior design. With…
Lighting By Sea
Custom made light that was modeled after a lighthouse in Portland, Oregon. When a couple went on vacation to Oregon, the beautiful scenery was not the only thing that caught their eye. It was the lighthouse in Portland that intrigued them the most. They were captivated by a light on a lighthouse and wanted to…
Lamp Finials – The Perfect Topping For Your Lamp
Just like lampshades, lamp finials can add that finishing touch to your lamp. Think of a finial as the cherry on top. With the right finial, you can finish off the look of your lamp. Each finial can be a work of art. At Restoration Lighting Gallery, we have hundreds of unique finials to fit…
Own a Piece of History
Every light has a story and every story is unique. When you buy a piece from Restoration Lighting Gallery, you own a piece of history. Each light has heart, soul and memories and was brought back to light by our expert craftsmen. We carry an array of period style pieces in a variety of styles….
The Design of the 1930’s Come To Light With Art Deco Lighting
Art Deco is a visual arts design style that first appeared in France during the 1920’s and was popular throughout the 30’s and 40’s. Art Deco emerged from the Interwar period where there was rapid industrial growth. The result was a style that embraced technology with machine imagery and bold geometric shapes. In America, the…
Custom Lighting Project Turns On The Charm
Paul Dalfino, Expert Craftsman at Restoration Lighting Gallery, wires a custom foyer light. As part of Restoration Lighting Galleries’ services, we provide custom lighting design for homeowners, restaurants, casinos, churches and commercial buildings. When a customer came across a unique opportunity to obtain two hand painted pieces of Italian glass, she came to us to design a custom…
Transform Your Chandelier With Mini Lamp Shades
You can instantly update the look of your chandelier by adding mini chandelier lamp shades. Candle shades can add color, pattern and texture to your rooms while they will provide lovely diffused light. Restoration Lighting Gallery in Hartford, has a wide variety of shade materials and styles. Styles range from a tailored black empire shade to shades…