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Benefits of Drop Ceiling in Commercial Settings

There are many benefits to installing a drop ceiling in your commercial space. Here are some of the key advantages. Improved Indoor Air Quality These ceilings can help improve indoor air quality by reducing the amount of dust, mold, and other pollutants that can accumulate in a space. Energy Savings Certain types of ceiling grid,…

The Future of Lighting Controls

Lighting controls have become common place in many commercial environments over the last few years as businesses have switched on to the cost and eco benefits of energy efficiency. But is there more scope for these products? Where is this market heading next? And if you’re a building manager, what are the key considerations you…

Lighting ideas for living rooms in winter

The best living room lighting ideas balance bright illumination with a cozy ambient glow. From overhead fixtures and floor lamps to LED installations and tall table lamps, there are tons of ways to breathe light into your space. Let’s get started. 1. Oversized Overhanging Floor Lamp Standing lamps are an excellent choice for shared living…

Architechtural Wire Mesh & Perforated Metal Panels

Architectural design aims to balance economy, elegance, and efficiency. Perforated metal paneling and wire mesh certainly apply to all three. Architectural perforated metal panels are solid pieces with holes punched or cut into them. Architectural wire mesh is metal wire that’s woven with corrugated wire using a loom, much like yarn woven into quilts. 3…

Do Solar Lights Work in Winter?

Solar lights are a great option to illuminate the outside of your home while reducing your electricity bill. These lights are excellent during most of the year, but their performance is not always the best in winter. While solar lights work in winter, they might underperform for the season due to several factors like snow…

Drop Ceilings

Drop ceilings are an essential part of commercial settings. They are a suspended secondary ceiling that is hung below the main structural ceiling. They offer several benefits, including aesthetic appeal, improved indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and water and fire damage resistance, to name a few. Functionality of Drop Ceilings The biggest benefit of utilizing…

The Perfect Lights for Reading

The Perfect Lights for Reading What is better than curling up with a great book? When you sit outside to read on a sunny day, your eyes have everything they need to stay healthy while you turn the pages of your latest read. But how do we bring that same healthy reading environment indoors for…

Under Cabinet Lighting

Under Cabinet Lighting Those lights you see under kitchen cabinets are a great example of task lighting – lighting that is installed to help us see more clearly and easily when we are preparing food in the kitchen or doing other activities like sorting papers or making coffee. Under-cabinet lighting has become popular over the…

Things to Know Before Installing Recessed Lighting in Your Home

Things to Know Before Installing Recessed Lighting in Your Home Before tackling a recessed lighting installation in your home, however, it’s important to figure out which kinds of lights to use and where they’ll go. Recessed lighting can be found in virtually all types of homes, and for good reason. It beams light downward, illuminating…

Getting Plants Ready for Winter With Grow Lights

Getting Plants Ready for Winter With Grow Lights Why a Grow Light is Essential for Indoor Plants During Winter Colder temps and shorter days can affect your outlook in the winter. While you likely adjust your diet and other routines to counter these changes, you may not consider what the change of seasons means for…

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