Tuesday 22 November 2016

LIGHTING TRENDS TO THINK ABOUT FOR BLACK FRIDAY


When you have a holiday on Black Friday and lighting styles sprout in your mind, then you should be focused as well as be well prepared. You shouldn’t put the extra effort when you have been shopping all day long and it’s been a tiresome day. So, here are a mixed bag of trends that would reflect an extraordinary look for your home.
Add versatility when you deck up interiors through LED lights. Consider LED lights during the Black Friday sales for a warm look and feel for your residence. On the contrary, you won’t go for such lights. This is because LEDs have never been able to become popular among people. It’s available in just a single form that’s known to be starchy bright. But, believe it or not, LEDs are nothing but warm holiday lights that mimic incandescents for a look that’s softer than your expectations. LEDs are truly an excellent lighting choice because it requires little effort to maintain them as well as these are hassle free. Interestingly, you might experience fewer burnouts and would not face a time of replacing LEDs since they are expected to last up to 50,000 hours. Virtually, it helps you to strike off the fear that crops due to electrical issues.
Let simplicity dominate this winter season. Your favorite lighting trend should be around a style statement that changes everything dramatically and is sure to be inexpensive. For instance, opt for a six-foot wreath decorated with LED lights that's more than sufficient to splash elegance right at the entry. This is apt for outdoor decor during the holiday season. You would be derailing your focus and creative thoughts if you plan to add something extra post incorporation of the idea. Little restraints work in a big way to add a huge statement piece at the doorstep. You would truly be inspiring your neighbors as they think about an upcoming holiday season.
Another lighting trend is for giving way to mobility. You should abandon the idea of using power chords and think about swags, topiaries, pre-lit wreaths and garlands loaded with batteries and timers. Think about these when you buy Black Friday gifts. While swags festooned with lights make it for a superb idea, topiaries in various shapes looks marvelous for guests and everyone around you. You wouldn’t find it problematic when you need to relocate a wreath from the window to the entrance just before the dinner starts on Black Friday. You can leave the lights unattended by setting the time and turning them off before retiring to bed. This trick would not let your waste power all through the night.

For an eco-chic design, place pendants and wall lights over the kitchen bench so that you never fail to create an impact. Think about this idea for a mirror, table in the hall or even inside a room that’s meant to be your workstation.

Monday 21 November 2016

BRIGHTEN UP BLACK FRIDAY WITH STUNNING LIGHTS


With Black Friday falling in the third week of November, it’s never too early to start shopping for different sorts of lights. So why wait? Check out what we have included here to spice up the day. Certainly, after going through these lights you would just be perfect to contribute towards a stunning holiday light show.

Outdoor Landscape LED Kits
With strip lights set in different colors, outdoor landscape LED kits to make it easier to think about several options when customizing holiday display pops in your mind. These LEDs are ideal for brightening up outdoor patios and programming everything with an RF remote control. For sure, you would be able to disturb everything else and be the best to set the right mood. Better still, you won’t be far away in decking up surroundings of your home.

RGB Floodlights
There’s nothing as special and energy efficient as these RGB floodlights. Compared to its halogen counterparts, these lights consume power up to 10 watts and are much brighter than your expectations. You never have to worry about damage due a heavy snowfall or downpour because these are waterproof and stay unaffected even when a drastic climatic change is bound to occur. Well, if you haven’t come across the nickname then these are also known as ‘wall washers’. It’s just because of its amazing ability to paint walls with any imaginable color. So you could start off in setting up these little puppies and perceive a vivid transformation of your apartment.       

LED Bulbs
Consider these when Black Friday offers hit the market and there’s no way to stretch your budget. In no time, you would be showering frosty white light matching to the color of snow. Fear not because LEDs radiate low heat and are relatively warmer than any other lights. Even after hours of use, white bulbs work exceptionally well. These are sure to dominate the future and leave the incandescent ancestors behind in the race.

Energy Efficient Power Adapters
It would really be a treat when you select power adapters from a mixed bag of lighting accessories. Much beyond your imagination, you would always be thankful and never think about anything else all year round. This is because of its prime feature of converting AC power into DC form that’s friendly to the environment. Don’t forget, you would be also be treating Mother Nature and adding on to save on electricity.

Drum Pendants

With minimalistic designs and cut outs all over its circular surface, drum pendants are available during a Black Friday sale. You would surely forget about what you had installed earlier once see rooms lit up in a smart fashion with artistic shadows sprawled across the flooring. Think about these synonymous to the framework of an expensive chandelier.   

Tuesday 15 November 2016

DECOR IDEAS WITH STRING LIGHTS THIS THANKSGIVING DAY


If you need to be the best celebrant for a party on Thanksgiving Day, then you should consider string lights. These are nothing but lights which can be strung, wrapped or twirled in any fashion all along a coated wire. While the varieties aplenty, we have broken down such kinds of lights into four basic categories. These include Globe String Lights, Mini String Lights, Fairy Lights and Novelty String lights. To put it into simple words, mini lights are bulbs which are usually used to festoon a Christmas tree since they are available in different colors and shapes. As for the other types, Globe lights are associated in decorating a patio, Fairy lights make it easier for wrapping it in any style and Novelty lights are used to infuse a particular theme. Thinking about the light applications? Then, you should scroll ahead and check out what we have covered here to contribute to that stunning decor idea.
Consider decorating interiors of a do it yourself the cave. You can either choose novelty lights or fairy lights to add elegance to what’s in your mind. Everything is simple and easy. Once you have created a cave from a spacious box, you can think about decking it up with lights all around the top face. Surely, you would be amazing your little one as he or she plans to hide inside a place when the Thanksgiving party is in full swing.
Next, that we have on our list is a fire pit. This is nothing but a place which actually mimics a bonfire set outdoors. Think about this idea only when you want to create a perfect mood and a place of attraction for your guests. As for the lights, you can purchase them when the Thanksgiving Day offer hit the streets. Simply, arrange some stones and logs of wood to form a pyramid and place lights within the enclosure. Your job is done and you would be paying more attention to other chores in the list.
If it’s the first time of your baby to celebrate the day, then consider strewing a nursery with mini string lights. Remember you shouldn’t forget the color contrast and the backdrop when you are moving forward with this task. In case if everything inside the room is white in color, then keep the decor idea simple. Go about hanging yellow lights just below the ceiling. Enhance the beauty and elegance rather than spoiling it through expensive LED lights. You can go online or visit the marketplace to know what you can buy during a Thanksgiving Day sale.
In case you need to stay ultra-modern, then pace ahead in creating a romantic bedroom. Just hang different types of string lights along the length of drapes. It won’t look odd even when the curtains are far away from the bed. Ideally, you would only be able to add an elegant touch when the blinds are just behind the front end of a bed.

Finally, when you know that the mantle is where everyone is sure to gather, you can think about twirling lights all across a big card with ‘Happy Thanksgiving Day’ scribbled on it. Certainly, you would be splashing an extra tinge of beauty as colored stockings are hung above the fireplace.  

Friday 11 November 2016

LIGHTING TRENDS TO CONSIDER FOR A THANKSGIVING PARTY

Regardless of what the occasion might be, sparkling lights serve the best and a creative way to decorate your house on Thanksgiving Day. Everything that has been listed below is for you to add whimsy and charm to the décor. Without any doubt, you would surely enhance your decorating ideas with a few strands of string lights here and there. These are one among pre-lit orbs, mason jars, clothes and much more. Since these draw power from a battery, you can use them anywhere; in a bedroom, at the entrance or a living room. It would then be the lighting trend that you always longed for and dreamt about somewhere back in the year. Remember you needn’t worry about buying accessories like an extension cord when a long lasting battery plays its role well.
Try weaving the string lights into a colorful wreath. Later, once you are done, you would know that it’s a beautiful way to sparkle day or night. It never seems to become messy as copper and silver wires are pliable and the battery pack can easily be tucked at the rear end. At the end, you needn’t spend time keep a close watch with everything intact along the shape. For the decoration, think about coniferous cones and colored flowers that bloom in winter. Surely, everything would look stunning and splendid when flowers become distinct in the ambient lights.
Looking forward to decorating a mantel in your style? Then consider a few string lights towards the back part of the mantel. You would easily get them among options in the Thanksgiving Day offer zone.We are not talking about just hanging these lights but placing them on a small Christmas tree in a zigzag fashion. To create an appealing location, consider stockings dangling from the mantel. But, be meticulous and careful if the mantel is just above a fireplace. You might never know when the lights might probably get burnt and create suffocation for everyone who is present.
If you like to create a holiday centerpiece, then try a combination of LED string lights with sprays of evergreen, gourds, or old trinkets which you have rarely used. To steer the attention, you can also think about the funnel-shaped cornucopia stocked up with flowers in your backyard. Think about golden glasses which bear cutouts of small stars to add on a shimmering and dazzling effect.
LED candles and lanterns are far better than any other decorative staple to be used round the year. Mingle some light strands into lanterns that rewind your thoughts to the medieval times. For sure, you would be the best one to highlight secluded locations.

Finally, you are good to go once some lights are sprinkled on the lip-smacking cuisines. We know that planning a party is tough so we have included this trend for a last minute effect. Spend less time decorating but enough time doing rest on your ‘to-do’ list. Besides, grab deals through flyers related to Thanksgiving Day sales.

Wednesday 9 November 2016

SMART STEPS TO SAVE ENERGY DURING VETERANS DAY

Worried about how you would save energy and power during the Veterans Day get-together? Then, you should have a look at the tips listed here. These are for you so that smart ideas can sprout in your mind whenever the need arises. We know that as the day becomes shorter, you would use lights quite often thereby adding on to your electricity bills.  
The first tip that you need to consider is using ENERGY STAR certified bulbs. Think about setting up these in fixtures which you use on a daily basis. Such kinds of bulbs are tested on different parameters as soon as they are produced. It’s just this step that would work way beyond to maintain the gross amount on electricity bills. With a mixed bag of Veterans Day offers, you can think about purchasing these bulbs at the right price.
When it’s daytime and you have an enjoyable time with your kids indoors, then you can use a free source for letting light spread inside the rooms. Sunlight is what we are talking about. So, raise the blinds and allow light to filter through the glass panes. This a better option rather than switching the lights on even when you view the sun right above your head. But, if it’s something important that you are dealing with, then we suggest you move to a location where there’s sufficient amount of light.
It actually makes sense to simply turn the lights off when not in use. This is because you would no longer need to worry about paying bills with hefty amounts. Once your kid has finished with the artwork, you can remind him or her to switch the lights off before leaving the room. Besides, you can keep a close watch on rooms where family members use them frequently. In case the situation doesn’t demand you to do so, think about LEDs as the replacement. Think about these when the Veterans Day sale hits the streets. These lights consume less power but radiate lighter than expected. Moreover, the bulbs last long and you can drive away the thought about buying new ones after the lapse of a short period.
When you are busy enjoying Veterans Day, set up timers for lights present in your backyard. Despite the fact that these lights are switched on for safety purposes, you should set a way of turning them off. You would then be smart enough to leave them unattended when the sun rises and the day is about to begin. Additionally, think about motion detectors so that you should use only when it is necessary. These are nothing but triggers for alerting you when people are around a particular location. For sure, nobody would spoil those moments even when they are curious to check what’s happening.

Finally, keep an eye on lights installed in your garden. This is because it is known that flood lights consume more energy than indoor lights. They are also the ones that are very much easy to leave on when it’s tough to step out from your home. Make this as your habit if you have forgotten to put them on timers. Remember a small task helps to slash down light bills.

Sunday 6 November 2016

LIGHTING TRENDS FOR PARTIES THIS VETERANS DAY

When Veterans Day is almost towards its end, then vets have every reason to make the evening magical. These lighting trends would aid vets to create a perfect ambiance for a get-together and remember the moments of the past. The organizers can’t go wrong in lighting outdoors for any patio party. This is because we have compiled many ways to drape, display and hang bulbs across a military base.

String Lights
If it’s all about offering decorative lighting for a gathering which vets have been waiting for long, then they should consider string lights. These lights are not only easy to hand but also are light in weight. We have the best ideas here. Either zig-zag them all around the patio or go about decorating an umbrella so nothing seems dark around a table. Certainly, everyone would be pleased with the uncanny canopy effect. The moments would be remembered for the lifetime and the elegance would exude a bit more.

Decorative Bottles
When it’s tough or there’s hardly any time to invest in outdoor lighting, a pre-lit decor idea can come into the picture. It would surely be an addition that’s unique in every way for the party. Consider translucent wine or beer bottles with the string of lights inside. Red, blue and white would be the colors to create a classy effect. On the other hand, you bring these bottles together to create a well-lit centerpiece. Think about placing them on tables even before the party starts with a bang. It would be a star-spangled glow for everyone to give a thumbs up.

Sparklin’ Lights
For those who think are falling short of defining a magical display, then sparklin’ lights appear fantastic anywhere and give life to everyday decor ideas. To spread a feeling of enchantment, think about dropping them in a lantern for porches and centerpieces to brighten up with incandescent lighting. You can easily find the right ones during the Veterans Day sale.

Solar Yard Stakes
To mirror a countryside look and charm, it’s for the vets to try these stakes as you grab Veterans Day offers. Surely it would remind them about fireflies glowing and spending a quiet time in a particular location. These would actually help to prepare the path for your party and add a welcoming touch to those who have been invited. Lining up jars balanced precariously on sticks is what would work wonders. As for the colors, it’s obvious to use those on the American flag - Red, Blue, and White.  

Finally, it all up to the veterans how they should go about with these ideas kept aside. After all, the outdoors should not seem scary like any Halloween night. It’s for a reason to celebrate and awestruck the invitees till the party extends for late hours. Nothing should upset and turn them away.