Home Decor: Uses of Pendant Lighting

Pendant Lighting

Now, when we take a deeper look at pendant lighting, we begin to understand why it is gaining in popularity. Among those reasons is the fact that the lighting is so versatile and practical to use. This lighting can be and is in many cases even more elegant than the finest chandelier because of this versatility. Considering any layout of the lighting that you can think, whether it's a circle, swirl, square, oval or whatever, and then the lighting hanging at varying heights, the end result can certainly be quite breathtaking. The very first thing that you will want to do before settling on any style and making a purchase, is to compare the various styles of pendant lighting that is available on the market today. There are literally hundreds of styles available, and with the advent of technology on our heels, there is no longer any reason why we have to "settle" for what's available at our local store.To SummarizeOther UsesPendant lighting is simply light fixtures that hang down from the ceiling. They have a unique look and this type of lighting is perfect in the kitchen, above the wet bar and in other such locations. This type of lighting is best mounted about 30 inches or so above the area that you wish to be lighted for the best effect. Dramatic Effects The wonderful thing about these light fixtures is that they can be used to create dramatic effects by hanging the lights at varying heights, and in fact, if hung properly, the lights can be raised or lowered at will effectively changing the appearance of the set.Pendant lighting fixtures can be found in most home remodeling stores, and they come in a wide range of styles and colors. The most popular of styles seems to be those that consist of stained glass or etched crystal. They are generally made of hand blown glass and pricing can range anywhere from $30 per fixture to $500.00 or more for each one depending on the workmanship involved. Indeed many online stores offer special deals including free shipping, and even when free shipping isn't available when they offer special sales and discounts on pendant lighting fixtures. Research, then research some more because the worst possible thing you can do is settle for a product that is less than desirable to you, only to find something that you like better when having a look online. Whatever your budget is, with the number of locations available online and off that offer pendant lighting you are sure to find something that appeals to your taste and remains within the budget allowed for the expenditure. As for me, I would take pendant lighting over a chandelier anytime!Where to find Pendant Lighting

Now, when we take a deeper look at pendant lighting, we begin to understand why it is gaining in popularity. Among those reasons is the fact that the lighting is so versatile and practical to use. This lighting can be and is in many cases even more elegant than the finest chandelier because of this versatility. Considering any layout of the lighting that you can think, whether it's a circle, swirl, square, oval or whatever, and then the lighting hanging at varying heights, the end result can certainly be quite breathtaking. The very first thing that you will want to do before settling on any style and making a purchase, is to compare the various styles of pendant lighting that is available on the market today. There are literally hundreds of styles available, and with the advent of technology on our heels, there is no longer any reason why we have to "settle" for what's available at our local store.

Common Outdoor Lighting Mistakes and Their Solutions

Upgrading your home�s exterior lighting is a surefire way to increase your home�s curb appeal and resell value. And a well-lit front lawn can also deter would-be burglars. Most of all the outdoor lighting of one�s home adds a welcoming touch for family and guests. Here you can learn about outdoor lighting trends, common lighting problems and their solutions, and things to consider when selecting outdoor lighting fixtures.

Another common mistake in selecting outdoor lights is in finding the proper lighting direction, or limiting �light pollution�. Outdoor lights should not obstruct one�s vision or interfere with one being able to see the entire landscape of a yard or area clearly. On a similar note, the lights should not shine directly into the road or a neighboring yard either. To avoid such issues, look for spotlights with glare guards.First and foremost, it�s important to give a considerable amount of thought to the placement of your outdoor lights. Just as you would not place several lighting fixtures like table lamps or wall sconces in a single area of your living room, you don�t want to place exterior fixtures too close together either. This is a common problem when integrating pathlights into your outdoor lighting solution. Too many pathlights, too close together can make your walkway look more like the runway at an airport. Instead of placing the lights directly opposite one another on either end, try a staggered approach. The light will flow less harshly.Just as it would be boring to find the same exact lamp in every room of one�s home, it�s boring to see the same outdoor lighting fixture repeated throughout the yard. It can make the home appear institutional as opposed to personal. Use a wide variety of fixtures to light your yard; it will enhance the character and charm of your home.Finally, like most things in home d�cor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home�s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.

Finally, like most things in home d�cor, less is more. Outdoor lighting should call attention to the beautiful and unique features of your home. It should not be intrusive. Proper outdoor lighting calls attention to various parts of your home�s exterior, not the entire surface area. Over illumination is never attractive indoor or outdoor.

SC Johnson 'Flip the Switch' Initiative Reduces Energy Use By 35 Percent Per Fixture at Its Largest Manufacturing Plant

Employee-driven Effort Underscores Savings Possible from Monitoring Energy Consumption

The Waxdale plant, which manufactures such well-known brands as GLADE, WINDEX, and SCRUBBING BUBBLES, has taken a number of leading environmental steps over the past several years. The facility is powered by cogenerated electricity from twin turbines that run on renewable waste methane from a public landfill and natural gas, eliminating 52,000 tons of GHG emissions per year as a result. In 2007, Waxdale was recognized by the Center for Resource Solutions for using Green-e certified energy, the leading renewable-energy certification and verification program in the United States. Most recently, Waxdale's initiatives contributed to SC Johnson's achievement of a 27.4 percent absolute reduction in GHGs from 2005 levels, exceeding the eight percent reduction target the company set through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program.The International Energy Agency estimates that such energy-efficiency initiatives in buildings, industrial processes and transportation could reduce the world's energy needs in 2050 by one third and help control global GHG emissions. Given that there are more than 32,000 manufacturing facilities(i) in the U.S. alone, initiatives like this pose a significant opportunity for other sites to accomplish similar environmental goals.Waxdale Employee Initiated CampaignAbout SC Johnson(i) http://www.manta.com/mb_33_E7_000/manufacturing?refine_company_loctype=H&refine_company_loctype=B&refine_company_loctype=S"We believe it's important to continuously embrace energy conservation and develop best practices to improve daily operations and, ultimately, our overall business," says Kelly M. Semrau, Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Affairs, Communication and Sustainability. "We're particularly proud of this program as it was actually initiated by a manufacturing team member and it's a great example of environmental sustainability in action. Sustainability is integral to everything we do - from product design and ingredients to the manufacturing facilities themselves."SOURCE SC JohnsonEileen Gallagher, Edelman Eileen.Gallagher@edelman.com and (312) 240-2966RACINE, Wis., Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An ambitious energy-savings initiative driven by SC Johnson employees has resulted in a 35 percent energy savings per fixture in more than 700 light fixtures at the company's largest manufacturing plant in Sturtevant, Wis. The project underscores the huge energy savings possible throughout industry by employing efficient energy practices.Learn more about SC Johnson's energy and sustainability efforts.SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and pest control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE, OFF!, PLEDGE, RAID, SCRUBBING BUBBLES, SHOUT, WINDEX and ZIPLOC in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN, BAYGON, BRISE, KABIKILLER, KLEAR, and MR. MUSCLE. The 125-year-old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.comThe "Flip the Switch" campaign aims to pare energy use, including turning off lights, fans and other energy-consuming equipment when not in use. The new light fixtures, for instance, generate a higher level of lumens, or brightness, while using far less power. Motion sensors have been installed in limited use meeting rooms and other areas to help reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs. The facility also recently installed photovoltaic solar panels to power a new safety sign at the plant's entrance that furnishes safety statistics and employee updates. Combining this renewables innovation with the employee behavior change and the lighting retrofit helps to set this project apart from other corporate lighting initiatives.Media Contacts: Jam Stewart, SC Johnson JMStewar@scj.com and (262) 260-6654

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New Lunera Capital Plus Service Makes Locating and Filing Utility Rebates Easy

Lunera® Lighting, Inc ., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, today launched an LED lighting utility rebate locator on its website at http://bit.ly/lunerarebates . This new Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) service is intended to help customers quickly identify utility rebates that can help lower the first cost of purchasing Lunera LED fixtures by more than 30 percent in some cases.

© 2011 Lunera Lighting, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Lunera® is a registered trademark of Lunera Lighting, Inc. The Lunera logo and Life in a New Light are trademarks of Lunera Lighting, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.About Lunera Lighting Lunera Lighting is an award-winning technology innovator leading the transformation from analog to energy-efficient digital LED lighting. Manufactured in the USA, Lunera's premium lighting fixtures are particularly attractive when seeking LEED certification, since LED lighting substantially impacts LEED points in "green" buildings. Elegant design, precision engineering, and beautiful light differentiate the company's award-winning products. Since its initial product launch in late 2009, Lunera has installed lighting in over five million sq ft of commercial real estate. For more information on switching to LED fixtures, visit the company at www.lunera.com or contact Lunera at 650-241-3875 or by email at info@lunera.com . Follow Lunera on Twitter at http://twitter.com/luneralighting .To learn more about Lunera Capital Plus, visit http://www.bit.ly/luneracapitalplus . To inquire about the LCP capital lease program or for assistance on utility rebates, please email LCP@lunera.com or call Lunera at 650-241-3875 and ask to speak to a LCP representative.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineLunera's award-winning luminaires are driving a new class of lighting that is based on LED semiconductor technology. The shift to all-digital lighting platforms enables Lunera to continuously improve the performance of its products, qualifying them for utility rebates, and lowering first cost. Lunera now has products on the DesignLights Consortium™ Qualified Products List, automatically qualifying them for rebates from dozens of utilities across the country.Contact: Carol Warren Antarra Communications 714-890-4500 Email ContactLocating and filing for rebates is only one service available to Lunera customers through the Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) program. Lunera Capital Plus(SM) (LCP) offers capital lease financing solutions that eliminate first cost and make a lighting investment cash-flow-positive from day one.

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Lumenpulse LED Fixtures Illuminate "Lantern of Hope" at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ

Lumenpulse Inc. ( http://www.lumenpulse.com ), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today released a customer case study focused on a project for the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, AZ. Lumenpulse fixtures were used to illuminate a 60-foot high, metal tower over the soon-to-be main entrance of the facility, to create the 'Lantern of Hope.'

The center, due to officially open in September 2011, set a design goal of transforming the metal tower structure into an inspiring beacon of light that would represent healing and hope for the center's patients and staff.A number of design challenges were presented by the unique tower structure and the physical environment it resided in. To meet these challenges the lighting designer used robust Lumenpulse fixtures to withstand extreme temperatures and dryness, with narrow optics and a custom mounting solution to achieve a fully controllable, uniform illumination without causing sky glow.The complete case study of the Lumenpulse installation at the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center can be viewed at: http://www.lumenpulse.com/en/newscentre/project/47 ."The Lumenpulse products out-performed their competitors in every aspect with the total package of performance, reach, cost, accessibility, adjustability, maintenance, and fixture look and design winning it for Lumenpulse. Also the ease of control through the Lumentouch control system -- which gives the center staff the ability to easily adjust the lighting to suit their facility's needs -- was another key element."About Lumenpulse Inc.Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide.The lighting solution was designed by Cannon Design; the company who was also the architect for the structure itself.For more information, please visit www.lumenpulse.com .In the case study, Sara Schonour, lighting designer at Cannon Design had this to say about Lumenpulse's products:

Contacts : Jason Broadhurst Director of Marketing Lumenpulse Phone: 1-877-937-3003 E-mail: Email Contact Jennifer McNeil Birnbach Communications Phone: 508-380-2902 E-mail: Email Contact

Police get tough with Derby troublemakers

POLICE have issued a stern warning to football fans intent on causing trouble at this month's Wear-Tyne derby.

After the game, supporters in the south stand and south east corner should exit away from the stadium to their left and all other supporters are asked to move away to their right.The clash is one of the most hotly contested in football and has been a flashpoint for trouble between rival fans in the past."All supporters will receive a warm welcome but anyone causing problems will be dealt with firmly."Supporters are asked to avoid the south stand area of the stadium where possible, both before and after the game.The clash on Saturday, August 20 will have a kickoff time of noon.Chief Superintendent Steve Neill said: "We've been working closely with both clubs to make sure everyone's needs and requirements are met.The second fixture of the new season will see Newcastle United travel to fierce rivals Sunderland.The warning also comes as fans have been issued with advice on how they will be dispersed from the Stadium of Light following the game.Police are now warning any fans causing problems on the day will be dealt with in a firm manner.

"All supporters will receive a warm welcome but anyone causing problems will be dealt with firmly."

What Are Light Fixtures Used For?

Light fixtures are something not many of us think about. But, the way we light a room can cause us to feel a certain way or enhance what we want to accomplish in that room. There are many types of light fixtures for all areas of the home and even outdoor lighting fixtures for landscaping designs.

So, whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lighting, contemporary or old style traditional, you will find many options to choose from. From different colors to different sizes and styles, there are many. You can find them online or in home improvement stores. And, when you do make the changes, you will notice that your home looks a little different. It may be subtle changes that make you see your home in a different light.To find styles and ideas about your lighting fixtures, try checking into them at your local home improvement store. They often have many, many options and can special order things that they do not regularly carry. Or, you may wish to check out the online retailers that offer even more options for all lighting needs. You will find them by doing a simple web search for lighting fixtures using your favorite search engine on the internet. You�ll find many, many different websites to look into.

So, whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor lighting, contemporary or old style traditional, you will find many options to choose from. From different colors to different sizes and styles, there are many. You can find them online or in home improvement stores. And, when you do make the changes, you will notice that your home looks a little different. It may be subtle changes that make you see your home in a different light.