As we age, our lighting needs to evolve. Proper lighting is essential for creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming home environment, especially for those in their later years. At The Light Center, we’re here to help you choose the best lighting for aging solutions tailored to your needs, ensuring safety and comfort as you age.
Dark sky compliance refers to outdoor lighting practices that minimize light pollution and its negative impacts on the environment and human health. Light pollution occurs when excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial (outdoor) light sources brighten the night sky, reducing our ability to observe stars and celestial objects.
The primary goal of dark sky compliance is to reduce light trespass, glare, and sky glow – the three main components of light pollution. By implementing dark sky principles, we can…
As lighting design experts, we at The Light Center like to emphasize the importance of keeping your lighting fixtures in good condition around your home.
During spring cleaning, it’s essential to pay close attention to all your lighting fixtures and bulbs. Over time, dust accumulates on shades and bulbs, dirt and grime build up on metal and glass fixtures, and bugs and debris can get trapped inside pendant lights and chandeliers. Taking the time to thoroughly yet gently clean your lighting will make a huge difference in your home’s ambiance and appearance.
In this guide, we will walk through step-by-step tips and tricks for cleaning all the different components of your lighting fixtures. We’ll cover everything from wiping down metal surfaces to cleaning delicate crystal and fabric shades. We will also share some cautionary tales of what NOT to do, so you avoid damaging your beautiful lights. By the end, your lighting will look refreshed and renewed – just in time for summer! The glow of a sparkling clean fixture can truly transform the look and feel of a room.
Do the changing seasons have your kid’s sleep schedule thrown for a loop?
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, parents are eager to help their children adjust to school schedules and reap the rewards of a full night’s rest. One often-overlooked factor that can make this transition smoother is the lighting within your child’s environment. Let’s help you get ready for daylight savings time with some scientifically-backed tips.
We all strive to create a comfortable, happy, and relaxing home. From finding the right paint colors to choosing the best furniture, we spend hours carefully crafting our perfect living space to ensure our health and well-being are satisfied. However, an often-overlooked factor for our health and wellness is our home lighting.
