Posts Written ByErica Roselli

Four Ways to Lighten Up for Spring

That time of year is here again: bring on the sniffles, the pollen, the dust, and all those springtime chores that have been piling up since last March. Spring cleaning can be a drag, but it’s also a great chance to rediscover all of the cool untouched things you have hidden around the house. (Maybe it’s an old video game console, or that shirt you swore you’d wear, but forgot you had!) Whether you decide to reorganize or simply make a donation, spring cleaning is the perfect time to declutter and make home improvements. A few simple changes here and there can go a long…

Harvesting the Power of Wireless LED Control

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At Inspired LED, we strive to stay a step ahead of the competition when it comes to creating reliable low voltage lighting systems. We offer top quality products at affordable prices, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to service and innovation. Our Engineering Team has earned dozens of patents for our unique products, setting an industry standard with our solderless Tiger Paw® connectors, and low voltage LED control systems. Perhaps the most popular of our controllers is our versatile Independence Dimmer. This unique LED dimmer incorporates an energy harvesting switch and a radio frequency receiver module to wirelessly dim multiple lighting zones. It sounds fancy, because it is! The technology as a…

Using LEDs in Commercial Spaces

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The future of commercial lighting is here: LED lighting. Recent advancements in LED lighting have conquered even the most challenging commercial lighting jobs and businesses around the world.  Companies and businesses are now saving money and improving the overall visual appeal. These advancements in commercial LED lighting technology will make 2018 the ideal year to switch over to this high-tech, low-cost lighting solution. Whether you need a lighting upgrade or new sign for your restaurant or bar, retail space, office, hotel, casino, parking lot or any other commercial space, there are many lighting options to get into the modern era with LED…

Nogi Electric: Apartment Complex Lighting

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As a U.S. based manufacturer of LED lighting and accessories, we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with some wonderful local companies, and to see some of the fantastic work they do with our products! One of our newest customers, Nogi Electric, recently completed a massive lighting project for the 3rd Avenue Palms Apartments in Phoenix. This large outdoor installation required a wide range of lighting products, including direct spotlights, LED strip lights along architectural features and security gates, as well as colored accent lighting and custom fixtures for walkways. Let’s explore how this project came together, and learn a little bit about…

How-To: Installing Glass Cabinet Lighting

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How to Install Flexible LED Strips on the Interior of a Glass Faced Cabinet Under cabinet lighting is not your only option when it comes to adding LEDs to your kitchen. Glass cabinet lighting serves as a great source of accent lighting, helping to make your cabinets pop and your glassware glow. After years of design consultations, our expert Lighting Designers have found the easiest way install glass cabinet lighting is an an upside down “U” position along the front of your cabinet. This ensures an even distribution of light throughout the cabinet, while ensuring the LED light strips stay hidden…

DIY Mirror Lighting

Mirror, mirror, on the wall… who’s the brightest of them all? Mirrors, depending on their size and style, can benefit from a variety of lighting options. Let’s take a look as some different ways in which LED lighting can be used to enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of mirrors around the home! Backlighting Adding a back-light to a mirror creates a soft diffused glow that helps to draw the eye, and acts as the perfect source of indirect illumination when the mirror is in use. Because the light remains ambient, this type of installation method is best for decorative applications. Often, depending…

Inspired LED Lighting Controlled by Apple Home

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Last week we released a blog post detailing how to pair Inspired LED products with smart-home and voice-control devices like the Amazon Echo or Google Home, using the new DW1KD-1BZ Wi-Fi Smart Switch from Leviton. This week, after some additional testing, we are excited to announce that Inspired LED lights and Magnitude brand dimmable transformers are also compatible with Apple iOS software, using a similar Leviton dimmer model with Apple HomeKit™ techonolgy! Unlike the Google Home and Amazon Echo systems, the Leviton Dimmer with Apple HomeKit pairs directly with your iPhone or iPad using the Home App, and does not require a separate control “hub” (although we are anxiously awaiting…

Tips for Accent Lighting with LEDs

A beautiful home, like a great work of art, is more than just the sum of its parts. It is the careful attention to detail, the balance of grandeur and subtlety, which evokes a sense of awe or inspiration from onlookers. LED accent lighting is one of those elements of home décor with the ability to elevate the everyday into something truly memorable. While it may not be the first thing you notice when you walk in, a few carefully selected ambient lights can have a significant impact on the overall feel of a room, accentuating certain design or architectural…

Stop by the Inspired LED Showroom

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It’s almost been a whole year since Inspired LED relocated to our new facility in Tempe, AZ, and we are pleased to say business is on the rise. Since the big move, we’ve had the ability to increase our work flow, expand our available inventory of LED lighting products, and begin building larger specialty fixtures for custom jobs. And, perhaps most importantly, we now we have a much more comprehensive showroom, featuring sample LED installations and interactive demo boards of our products. Beyond taking the chance to check out the fancy new floor plan, here are a few reasons to stop by for…

Using LEDs in the Kitchen

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If you’re planning to remodel your kitchen and want it to look beautiful, (and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t?), high-quality lighting is an absolute must. No matter how much time, money, or effort you put in, a kitchen will lack that coveted “wow-factor” unless it’s properly lit.  One of the most effective ways to accomplish this is through LED lighting. Kitchen LED lighting was one of the hottest home design trends of 2016, and is on track to dominate the scene once again in 2017. Highly customizable and energy-efficient, with the ability to create some stunning effects, this type of lighting is actually surprisingly affordable and extremely easy…