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30 Oct

Fringed fabric pendant lights glowing over the Caldwell bar at The Buxton Hotel in Fort Collins

Inspired by The Buxton: Fabric Pendant Shades Now in Our Fort Collins Showroom

If you’ve had a drink at the Caldwell bar inside The Buxton Hotel on South College Avenue, you’ve seen the warm glow of its fabric pendants. Those shades were sourced and developed by our team here at The Light Center, and now we’ve started hanging our own versions of them in our Fort Collins lighting showroom.

06 Mar

How to Maintain and Care for Your Lamps (So They Keep Working and Looking Beautiful)

Lamps are some of the most personal lighting pieces in a home. They sit beside reading chairs, anchor console tables, soften bedrooms, and move with us through seasons of life.

You may have a favorite lamp that has followed you through multiple moves. An heirloom passed down from a grandparent. A treasured antique store find you searched for months to discover. Lamps often hold stories in a way fixed fixtures rarely do. They’re intimate. Familiar. Tied to memory.

Because they travel with us and are used daily, they require a different kind of care.

A well-cared-for lamp delivers consistent light, operates safely, and retains the craftsmanship and character that made you choose it in the first place—so it can continue to be part of your story.

Below, we’ll walk through thoughtful ways to maintain your lamps—from proper cleaning to recognizing when internal components need attention.

02 Feb

Why One Formula Doesn’t Fit All: How Lighting Experts Help You Choose the Right Size Fixture

Choosing the right size light fixture is one of the most common questions homeowners ask when renovating or refreshing their homes. The right fixture makes your home feel brighter, more comfortable, and visually in tune with the space.

And, if you’ve ever searched for “how to size a chandelier” or “what height should my pendants hang,” you’ve likely found a dozen formulas claiming to have the answer. But here’s the truth: while these formulas are helpful starting points, they can’t account for everything that makes your home unique.

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19 Dec

How Warm, Layered Lighting Can Positively Impact Your Business

Warm, Layered Lighting is the Secret to Creating a Business People Love Being In.

Lighting does more than help people see — it shapes how they feel. It influences how long customers stay, how relaxed clients feel, and even how focused your team is throughout the day. When your lighting feels warm, layered, and human-centered, people notice it immediately… even if they don’t consciously know why the space feels so good.

At The Light Center, we always say:
Lighting solutions are what we deliver. Confidence is what we sell.

12 Dec

Design Custom Light Fixtures and a Lighting Plan with The Light Center

Every home has its own personality — and your lighting should feel like an extension of that. Custom lighting isn’t only about creating a statement piece (though we love those). It’s about designing fixtures and lighting plans that reflect how you live, what you love, and how you want your home to feel every single day.

At The Light Center, we help homeowners, builders, and designers bring their ideas to life with custom fixtures and personalized lighting plans. Think of us as your lighting design partner — mixing artistry, function, and comfort so your home feels beautifully intentional.

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Inspired by The Buxton: Fabric Pendant Shades Now in Our Fort Collins Showroom

How to Maintain and Care for Your Lamps (So They Keep Working and Looking Beautiful)

Why One Formula Doesn’t Fit All: How Lighting Experts Help You Choose the Right Size Fixture

How Warm, Layered Lighting Can Positively Impact Your Business

Warm, Layered Lighting is the Secret to Creating a Business People Love Being In.

Design Custom Light Fixtures and a Lighting Plan with The Light Center

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