Inspired! Best of Houzz Six Years Running

By now, most homeowners and home-improvement professionals are familiar with the global design and remodeling platform known as Houzz.com. What began as a place to browse inspirational photos, has grown in the last decade to become a staple for connecting companies, clients, and contractors, allowing them to compare prices, offer services, and share their experiences with one another. Each year, this vast community of online users evaluates and selects the highest ranking industry professionals to be awarded “Best of Houzz” for the categories of Design, and Customer Service. And following this survey of over 40 million Houzz members, we are…

Using LEDs in Commercial Spaces

commercial led lighting

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…

Closet Lighting with LEDs

One of the least appreciated, and yet most important locations for lighting in a home is inside closets and cupboards. Although these are highly functional spaces for homeowners, it is not uncommon for builders to completely disregard them when it comes to lighting, opting for old fashioned incandescent, or unsightly fluorescent bulbs, if anything at all. The result of this oversight is often less-than-functional lighting, especially in larger walk-in closets, where many areas may be left in shadow. If you’re struggling to see in your dimly-lit closet, and are looking for a solution, we have good news– you’re not alone!…

Year in Review: A Look Back at 2017

The New Year has arrived—a time to reflect on all that’s happened in the past twelve months, and to look forward to what the future holds. Twenty-seventeen was an exciting year here at Inspired LED. We introduced more than a dozen new products, created more than a thousand custom lighting designs for homeowners and businesses, and were recognized as top professionals in our field. As we gear up for another year, we take a moment to look back on all that we’ve accomplished… Company Milestones- One of the first major projects finalized in 2017 was a large-scale custom lighting design…

Holiday Gift Guide 2017

2017 holiday gift guide

The holiday season is well underway, with decorations adorning our homes and colorful lights lining the streets. But there is more than one way to brighten the mood this winter! For those looking for a clever or unique gift idea this year, Inspired LED offers a variety of products which are sure to light up faces of friends and family come Christmas morning… Backlight Kit | Starting at $29 ON SALE NOW!  For anyone who enjoys the experience of kicking back and relaxing in front of the television, a backlight kit from Inspired LED is the perfect holiday gift! This simple…

Are LEDs Good for Your Health?

health beenfits of LED lights

You have heard about several advantages of using LED lights over older lighting methods, such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). The questions that rarely get addressed are: Do LED lights have health benefits? Are they harmful to our health? Your circadian rhythm can be thrown off What is a circadian rhythm? A circadian rhythm is, in more or less words, your body’s internal clock. It is a 24-hour cycle that tells your body when it needs to go through mental and physical changes in order to stay healthy and functioning, including whether you should be awake or asleep. Constant changes…

Accessory of the Week: Splitters

We’re nearing the end of another year at Inspired LED, which means wrapping up big projects, planning holiday sales, and keeping ourselves busy with inventory. It’s a time to look back on all the exciting new products we’ve launched this year, and to take stock in those essentials which make building an LED system possible. While the lights themselves are understandably the stars of the show in our business, they wouldn’t be able to shine without the support of some important accessories. So this week, we take a look at some components which are often overlooked, but are nonetheless key…

Giving Thanks With LEDs

Thanksgiving with LED's

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, time for friends, family, and feasting! From grocery shopping, to travel plans, food preparation, and home décor, there is a lot to do to consider when preparing for this November holiday. This year, let Inspired LED give you and your guests a little something extra to be thankful for, with the addition of low-voltage, energy efficient lighting… Here are some ways to light up your Thanksgiving with the help of LEDs! Cooking (Kitchen Under Cabinet Lighting)- Whether you are ordering takeout, microwaving a frozen meal, or dusting off a traditional recipe from Grandma’s old cook book,…

Fall Lighting Ideas: 7 Rooms in Your House That Need LEDs Now!

How to Make Sure Your Home is Fully Prepped for the Holidays with Fall Lighting… We have officially reached the month of November: a time for harvest festivals, colorful leaves, and of course, pumpkin-flavored everything! Fall is under way, and we know how quickly the holidays will follow close behind. So this is the year, get a jump on all your home preparations before visitors come to town, not just with cooking and cleaning, but with some new decor that will make your house look stunning all year long!  To give you a little inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of some of the…

Nogi Electric: Apartment Complex Lighting

exterior LED lighting

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…