June, 2015 | InspiredLED Blog

Jun 26, 2015

What To Expect When Expecting… A New LED Design

So, you’ve submitted your custom LED lighting request to our design team. Congratulations! You have followed all the directions to send in your photos and other required information (if you’re still struggling with this step, refer to our 3 Step Design Checklist for the Perfect System). And now comes the tough part, waiting patiently for exciting news regarding your new LED system to arrive! As soon as your request is submitted, our skilled Designers get to work on creating a unique LED lighting system just for you! But there are still a couple of steps for you to complete in the process.…

Jun 23, 2015

LEDs: Vital to Urban and Vertical Farming

Farming has been around for thousands of years, and is key to our way of life. Over time, as cities have grow and populations continue to increase, usable farmland has become scarce and soon will no longer be able to meet demands. Vertical farming is one highly promising solution for the sustainable growth of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plants. Greenhouses have long been a huge source for year round plant growth, utilizing natural sunlight while protecting plants from extreme weather conditions. Hydroponic systems allow plants to be grown indoors under artificial light sources, using nutrient rich mineral solutions instead of soil. Vertical farming is…

Jun 20, 2015

Stay Cool This Summer with Custom LED Lighting

Another summer is here and already across the country we are experiencing record temperatures. Yes, this means it going to be a long, hot summer. Finding that cool and comfortable area in your home where you can take cover and chill can sometimes be a difficult task, and a pricey one at that. Board games, arts, and crafts activities are often perfect indoor activities, but how can it be any fun if you do it in the dark? Having those incandescent bulbs producing 100 watts of power all day can not only be pricey in the summer months, but it…

Jun 17, 2015

New Product: Motion Sensor

Inspired LED’s new motion sensor is the perfect accessory for your LED lighting system! The motion sensor is a convenient way to switch on your LEDs without having to turn them on manually- which is one less thing you will need to remember. Let’s explore more benefits of the motion sensor, as well as some applications that will work best with this new product! Imagine you just got home from the store – arms and hands filled with bags of groceries – wouldn’t it be nice to just walk into the pantry and have the lights turn on? Using the motion sensor with your…

Jun 13, 2015

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015

With the start of summer fast approaching, it is time once again to celebrate all the fathers and father figures in our lives. But Father’s Day can be so much more than the clichéd gifts of shirts and ties. Give your dad something truly special this year with a unique gift from Inspired LED. Light up his favorite spaces, or enhance his most cherished hobbies with Inspired LED’s 2015 Father’s Day Gift Guide. For the dad who likes to relax and unwind by watching TV shows or sporting events, try an Inspired LED TV backlight kit to improve his viewing…

Jun 12, 2015

Inspired LED 101: Color Matching with LEDs

The way LED lighting interacts with the color of your walls, cabinets, and furniture can make a tremendous difference in the overall look of your home. The specific type of lighting that you select can go a long way to bring out certain color schemes in your design. While certain tones may complement one another nicely, others may clash. Here are a few lighting design tips to consider when planning your next lighting or decorating project. In order to determine which colors will pair well with others, there are two things that need to be taking into consideration: how much…

Jun 11, 2015

Inspired LED’s Newest Color : Pure White

Inspired LED is excited to announce the arrival of our newest LED color: Pure White! These new LEDs give off a pleasant neutral white color, which falls between our current warm white and cool white temperatures. Compared to our warm white LEDs, which register around 3000K on the Kelvin scale, and our cool white LEDs, which register around 6000K, pure white rests right in the middle, at 4200K. This neutral tone provides a crisp daylight hue which helps to preserve the natural color of one’s surroundings. As a result, these unique LEDs are incredibly versatile and well-suited for almost any application. Check out some of the details and suggestions featured below: Many people have…

Jun 05, 2015

Local Lighting Update: May Recap

This spring season has brought a lot of changes, not only to Inspired LED, but to the Phoenix area as a whole! Check out how LEDs have been making an impact here in the Valley by reading our local lighting update below… Phoenix Rising to a Sustainable Future This month, Phoenix City officials made the decision to move forward with converting over 90,000 street lights to LEDs, in a movement designed to enhance the overall sustainability of the Phoenix-metro area. LEDs, otherwise known as Light Emitting Diodes, have slowly been making their way into streets and homes across the nation. One…

Jun 04, 2015

Help Inspired LED receive $100,000

The Mission Main Street Grant program run by Chase Bank awards 20 small businesses with grants of $100,000 each year. These generous grants are awarded to companies across the nation who have applied, and been selected by a group of panelists for their outstanding business models. Check out the application process below, and see how you can help Inspired LED accomplish our goal of being selected as a Mission Main Street Finalist! If you have not done so we encourage you to take a moment to vote for Inspired LED! With your support we look forward to continuing growing our brand, and developing our product line…

Jun 02, 2015

Inspired LED 101: Part 2- How to Bend LED Flex Strips

Welcome to the second edition of our educational mini-series Inspired LED 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to Inspired LED Products! In this segment we will provide an overview of how to deal with tricky turns and angles when installing LED flex. Inspired LED’s flexible LED strips are a versatile lighting solution, perfect for almost any accent or task-lighting application. Adhesive backing allows these LEDs to mount easily to flat surfaces, however, the installation process often requires the strips to be bent around curves and corners. For best results, use these simple techniques to make the most of your LED lighting… *Please Note: The…

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