It used to be simple to shop for light bulbs: just choose the wattage and buy the bulb. Now, it’s not so easy. New lighting terms continue to be introduced into our everyday vocabulary. We tapped industry expert Chris Primous, Vice President of OEM Sales and Industry Relations at MaxLite, to explain them. While most […]
Category Archives: Lighting
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Jun
Jun
Comfort and style are two goals of room design – we all want our home to look and feel just right. Choosing furniture, décor and paint colors are steps along the way, but did you know that the color temperature of the lighting has a big influence on the design’s outcome? Warmer color temperatures will […]
24
May
May
Our lighting solutions specialist Anne Suggs recently addressed some unfavorable – yet commonplace – practices in lighting that homeowners should take extra care to avoid. According to Anne, there are special things to consider when approaching the lighting in every room of your home. And with a little knowledge, the right lighting can make any design project […]
2016, Guest Posts, Lighting, lighting designs, lighting lifestyles, Progress Lighting
Ways to Get Creative with Edison Lights in Every Room of the Home {Guest Post}
23
Feb
Feb
Everything old is new again!—with all the chatter about LEDs and CFLs, it may seem strange to suddenly be talking about good old-fashioned incandescents. But vintage Edison bulbs have been showing up everywhere of late, from private homes to some of New York’s hippest restaurants, and for good reason: their twisted filaments have a visual […]
2016, Lighting, Progress Lighting, renovations, showrooms, special events
How Progress Lighting made brands like Gucci and Chanel shine bright in a french-inspired venue
11
Feb
Feb
For something to be believed, it must be perceived. From the initial concept of repurposing the Postcard from Paris event venue, we challenged ourselves to create a memorable evening that would be fun and leave a lasting impression for our team and guests. And we believe we did just that! At our Be Bright cocktail reception, […]
2016, Design Tips, Lighting, Progress Lighting
Design Tip: Chandeliers in new and unexpected areas of the home
01
Feb
Feb
Our Design Tips series continues with expert advice from Designer Deidre Lavigne with SH Designs. Deidre and SH Designs take pride in creating living spaces that reflect the personality, passions and lifestyles of each client. Today, Deidre explains a lighting trend that is taking shape in the residential space – chandeliers in new and unexpected areas of the home. Learn […]
12
Jan
Jan
Did you just hang up a new painting? Are you especially proud of the display over the mantel? Do you have a framed autograph from your favorite athlete? If you want to show off these items to your guest without pointing them out yourself, let your lighting do it for you. Accent lighting is a […]
Design Tips, Interior Design, Lighting, Progress Lighting, remodeling
Welcome home! 5 tips to create an inviting entryway with lighting
03
Dec
Dec
When homeowners start the remodeling process – their minds naturally go to the most-used areas of the home (we think kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, great rooms, etc.). More often than not, the entryway gets overlooked as a key design area, when in fact, this space is one of the most important rooms in the home (specifically from a style […]
Lighting, lighting designs, Lighting Trends, Progress Lighting, remodeling, Social Media
Your Pictures, Our Fixtures: 7 inspiring spaces that banish boring
22
Oct
Oct
We are constantly inspired by the wealth of interior design inspiration that is populating our Instagram news feed. From home improvement tips to popular color schemes to unexpected lighting applications – the latest looks and trends are right at your fingertips on this visually-driven platform. Plus, we love seeing how our customers are using Progress Lighting fixtures to […]
20
Oct
Oct
In response to the ever-evolving demand for efficient, on-trend fixtures in the interior design and homebuilding communities, we are excited to announce that Progress Lighting has recently added several new collections – and also expanded some of our most popular lighting families. With more than 100 new SKUs added to our diverse offering of high quality lighting […]