Posts Written OnJanuary 2015

Lighting your Garage or Workshop

workbench lighting for garage LED lighting solutions

Garages and workshops tend to have one thing in common: there never seems to be enough light! Whether you need overhead lighting, under cabinet lighting, specialty lighting, parking assist lights, or lighting for your car lift, Inspired LED has a solution for you. Let’s take a look at some areas around the garage or workshop where you may need better lighting, and explore which products can help give you the light you need! Workbench Lighting Under Cabinet Lighting in a workshop or garage is typically very similar to kitchen under cabinet lighting: its purpose is to provide great task lighting. Important factors for garage…

Inspired LED’s Accessory of the Week: In-line Controls

The shelves at Inspired LED are overflowing with all sorts of wonderful LED products and accessories! For a passionate electrician or engineer it is a proverbial treasure chest of technical toys. But with so many products to choose from it can sometimes be difficult to know which ones are right for you as a customer. This week we take a closer look at a few LED control products unique to Inspired LED; our in-line switch, and in-line dimmer modules. Both of these are simple plug-and-play accessories designed to help you control your new LED lighting system without the inconvenience of…

Inspired LED 101: Part 1- Components of an LED Strip

At Inspired LED we strive to help our customers find the best lighting option to suit their needs, but we understand that not every Do-It-Yourselfer has time to become an LED expert! In lieu of taking courses in electrical engineering, we are happy to offer the following multi-blog miniseries; Inspired LED 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to LED Products. Part 1: Components of an LED Strip Let’s begin with a basic overview of what makes an LED system work. The individual LEDs, as you might expect, are responsible for distributing light, but like any lighting system, they rely upon a…

Messy Countertops Can Lead to Stress

messy couter tops and stress levels

Every week, our skilled designers receive dozens of photos from clients looking for custom LED systems. From kitchens to bedrooms, bathrooms, and garages, we’ve seen it all, and we are happy to help! Our design services are meant to relieve your stress-filled remodel, and help keep you within your budget or time constraints. While we might not be able to come out to your house for lemonade and a fun afternoon of installing LED under cabinet lighting, we can ensure a design that is simple to install with very few tools and a wealth of technical support just a phone call away.  There is a note-worthy…

New Employee Showcase: Meet Danielle

new employee spotlight danielle at Inspired LED

Within every organization there is a “master of multitasking”, someone that can handle one thing while working on another, someone that can keep a running count in their head while dealing with another situation. We were very lucky to acquire our own person that can do all this and more, all while having an awesome attitude and a huge smile! Danielle joined us in November and has been a great benefit to making sure we are prepared for each day starting with order processing, manufacturing, and ensuring timely shipment! Danielle, what made you move from sunny California, to even sunnier Arizona? I moved…

Custom Signs : Acrylic and LEDs Working Together

acrylic signs with inspired led lighting

First impressions are everything, especially in the world of business. So naturally, the way in which your brand or business is portrayed can make all the difference when attracting new customers. Neon signs and an outdated sticker on the window are old news. Instead, many organizations are now exploring the option of acrylic signs, which can help your company name or logo go from bland to grand! Thanks to a wide variety of styles and lighting options, this new medium opens a realm of possibilities for advertising. Recently, Inspired LED was very fortunate to partner up with Signs by Tomorrow,…

Sunday Night Lights: Preparing for Super Bowl XLIX with Inspired LED

You’ve invited your guests, planned your menu and purchased your decorations, all in preparation for the perfect Super Bowl party. But could there be a way to make this year’s game even more spectacular? We sure think so! In honor of our home state hosting the championship, Inspired LED brings you these tips for making your Super Bowl Sunday a fitting finale to the football season: Kitchen & Dining Room– A key ingredient for any good party is, of course, good food. Super Bowl Sunday is especially well known for an abundance of greasy American classics which are, of course, exempt from…

Lift Light LED Kit

Working underneath a car can be a challenge in any situation. Besides trying to maneuver through narrow gaps and greasy parts, the lack of light under the hood or beneath the vehicle’s engine can make conditions even harder to manage. Something as simple as an oil change can become a source of frustration when you have to spend time finding nooks and crannies to balance a flashlight. Whether you’re a full time mechanic or an enthusiastic DIYer, a good source of light can mean the difference between success and frustration. Enter the Automotive Lift Light Kit; a novel new product from Inspired…

A Renter’s Guide to LED Lighting

glass cabinet lights

Part of the fun of being a homeowner is being able to modify and personalize your space, and a little lighting goes a long way to make a home feel bright and inviting.  But the fun doesn’t have to be lost if you are a renter! Inspired LED products are designed to be versatile, easy to install, and easy to remove when the time comes to relocate. Things to consider: Getting Started- Check your rental agreement or talk to your landlord personally before beginning your lighting project. Most renter’s contracts prohibit the use of items which might leave holes (like…

New Year: New House

new year new you : kitchen remodel with led lighting

The holidays have come and gone, the decorations have been cleaned, and the normal routine is slowly falling back into place. It’s time to start the New Year with a clean slate. With all the hustle and bustle of family coming and going, holiday cheer being spread, and celebration in overdrive, did you notice any neglected areas of your home that seemed to get a little extra attention during the holidays? Doesn’t it make sense to give those areas some attention throughout the rest year? Under Cabinet Lighting While you may not want to go overboard by leaving the multicolored…