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Dec 19, 2014

Light Up the Night – LED Accent & Toe Kick Lighting

When the day is over and everyone is tucked in for the night, you may come across a certain urge that springs you out of bed, randomly be reminded about something that you just must write down for the next day, or maybe you just want to check in on loved ones while they dream the night away. Whatever the situation is that you so promptly must take care, let us help light up your path and dream up new ideas in the wee hours of the night…. We have all heard the term “night light” and think of that funny character plugged into…

Nov 20, 2014

Staircase Lighting: Not Your Ordinary Accent Lighting

Accent lighting can add a touch of elegance and style to almost any area of your kitchen; above cabinet lighting, toe-kicks, inside cabinets, etc. But just a little further outside the kitchen you might find an area of the home often overlooked when it comes to functional and accent lighting. Staircases come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from just a few small steps to a full grand entryway. Whether indoors or out, step lighting can have many benefits. Let’s explore why lighting for your staircase should be the next item on your home improvement list! Why LED lighting for…

Oct 06, 2014

Accent Lighting: DIY Headboard Lighting

I often find myself redecorating my room more often than I should. Anything from adding wall decor, to rearranging furniture, or even trying to take on a good DIY project, I feel as though there is always something I can add or change. Last week I decided I needed a better light for reading at night. Instead of heading to Ikea and looking for a table lamp or tall lamp, I decided to transform my headboard into a unique multi-functional piece! I simply added a single flexible LED strip on the inside of my headboard; using a small plug in…

Oct 01, 2014

Guest Blog: 6 Tips for Perfect Gallery Lighting

When it comes to displaying your artwork effectively, a little lighting can go a long way. Whether you’re hanging prints in a narrow hallway or creating a gallery wall in your foyer, the lighting you choose will have a huge impact on how your art is viewed. The size and type of your room, the amount of natural light available, and the size of your art are all factors to consider when choosing lighting. Let’s look at six ways to create the perfect lighting so that you can really show off the pieces you love. 1. Choose lighting based on…

Sep 26, 2014

Retail Lighting: Part 2

The first blog of the Retail Lighting Series was all about Jewelry Cases, Kiosk, and Rotating Merchandise displays. We looked into our RGB Color Changing Flexible Strips to attract a fun atmosphere, the Ultra Bright Flexible Strips that can bring out in depth detail of a product, as well as the Angle Adjust tubes that rotate while your inventory changes throughout the day. In this Part 2 Series we will look into a few more applications to hopefully inspire you to update your retail or restaurant location. Why Wood you not? If your retail location, restaurant, or bar has any…

Sep 24, 2014

Fall Buying Guide: What you need now!

Summer has come and gone. Those long days are slowly getting shorter, which means more time will be spent inside your home. It may seem a bit early to be thinking about the weather changing, leaves falling, and the holidays that will soon be approaching. To give you a head start we have complied a short list with our fall buying guide of rooms within your home that can be transformed with just a few simple changes! 1) Home Office School is back in swing, which means homework and lots of it! Proper lighting over a desk is a great…

Aug 19, 2014

Defining Accent and Task Lighting

kitchen under cabinet lighting great task lighting

The subject of lighting itself can be daunting, and even hard to comprehend if you are unsure what you are trying to deal with. Accent lighting, task lighting, toe-kicks, ambient lighting, color temperature, hard light, soft light, hot spots, kicks, lumens, watts, and volts etc. This list of lighting chaos could go on forever! Let’s bring it to two simple topics that are both relevant to almost every home and are easy to understand: accent lighting and task lighting. Accent lighting is used when you are trying to accentuate and object or an area. This type of lighting allows you…

Aug 13, 2014

The Merging of LED Lights and Glass

LED lighting can be an incredibly useful accent light: ranging from back lighting TV’s, art pieces, above cabinets, inside glass cabinets, toe-kicks, and so much more! Gravity Glas Design, is a local company who specializes in custom glass designs varying from counter tops, back splashes, art pieces, sink vessels, and table tops. They have mastered the collaboration of creativity and purpose, and their expertise has made them recognized nationally. We have been lucky enough to work with Gravity Glas Design on a few projects that feature our lights as an accent to their magnificently creative pieces! Bathroom Lighting: This bathroom…

Apr 29, 2014

Video | Magnetic Switch

LED Drawer Lighting using Magnetic Switch

The Magic of Magnetic Switches – A Cabinet’s Best Friend This video explains how to install Inspired LED’s Magnetic Switch, which simply installs in-line between your power supply and your lights. The magnetic switch is a simple accessory that allows the LEDs to turn on and off based on magnetic contact. This tool allows you to use a plug in power supply with either our flexible strips or any of our panels. You will simply need: A plug-in power supply, preferably a 1-amp The magnetic switch An interconnect cable And either your panel(s) or flexible strip(s) Begin your set up…

Feb 03, 2014

Video | Four Position Dimmer

This video explains how to install a four-position dimmer, which goes in-line in between the power supply and the first light. The four position dimmers are ideal for plug-in systems, powered by Inspired LED’s power supplies. It does not require you to hardwire any items in your system, while still giving you the functionality of an LED dimmer. Our four position dimmer works with all of our LED lights and is a great addition to any system. It allows you to bring your lights down from task lighting to accent lighting in a snap! View our easy video to learn more!…

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