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Jan 09, 2015

A Renter’s Guide to LED Lighting

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…

Jan 08, 2015

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…

Jan 05, 2015

Tutorial: Lighting Around Your Kitchen Appliances

From fridges and dishwashers, to ovens, cook tops, and microwaves, kitchens are home to some of our most useful household appliances. When adding under cabinet LED lighting to a kitchen, however, the placement of some of these appliances (specifically microwaves and range hoods) can sometimes pose an issue. Let’s take a look at a few scenarios for maneuvering around these appliances to ensure that your kitchen gets the full seamless lighting system it deserves. Y Cable The teal cable in the diagram to the left is a Y cable, aptly named for the shape of the split. This type of…

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…

Dec 17, 2014

Where to Install Under Cabinet LED Lighting

When it comes to installing LED lighting one of the most frequently asked questions seems to be “Where do I install my LED Lighting”? After working here for quite some time, I have found there is no “right” or “wrong” answer, the answer lies within the application itself. Let’s explore a few common mounting options for LED lighting to see what will work for your project. Lighting at the Back of the Cabinet If you are replacing florescent fixtures, most often these units are located at the back of the cabinet closest to the wall. Situating a LED panel, or…

Dec 10, 2014

November Local Lighting

ZooLights Once again the holidays have arrived, bringing with them another year of local lighting entertainment from the Phoenix Zoo. From November 24th to January 11th valley residents will have the chance to view more than 3.8 million lights, over 700 sparkling displays, and many other holiday attractions at ZooLights. Each year hundreds of thousands of people come to experience the magic of these lighting displays, making ZooLights one of the largest holiday light shows in the country! Some may marvel at the sheer amount of power it must take to power these massive exhibits for over a month. But…

Nov 26, 2014

Small Business Saturday : Win $500

Many Small Businesses across the nation will join in Small Business Saturday on November 29th. A small business means being part of a supportive team. This team is the foundation of a constantly growing and evolving business; which is united by passion, innovative ideas, and and goal to succeed. Through this ambitious drive, there are good times, and hard times. As a reward for your dedicated time all year long; we are extending a giveaway to small businesses across the nation. You can enter to win a $500 gift certificate to light up your small business! How To Enter: Enter…

Nov 24, 2014

RGB Color Changing LEDs | How to Achieve the Perfect System

Adding colored lights to your home using RGB Color Changing LEDs is a fun creative way to enhance any space. RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue, the primary colors. Each diode on the strip has one of each color allowing for various colors to be created when each colored diode is dimmed or brightened in conjunction with the others. RGB Flexible Strips are great for bar lighting as well as an accent light in your kitchen or living room, making you the ultimate entertainer! Color Changing LEDs are very different from our other LED Flexible strip products, and often…

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…

Nov 11, 2014

New Product: Radiant Edge Series

Inspired LED is proud to announce our new Radiant Edge Series custom light panels. This innovative new design features a slim profile is sure to impress, combining effortless style and great light output at 120 LEDs per meter. These panels are perfect for under cabinet LED lighting, office lighting, garage lighting, and much more. Let’s explore what features make this system unique! Sleek Profile The Radiant Edge Series panels are custom made to fit perfectly in your home. The conventional design allows them work under framed or frame-less cabinets, providing a sufficient amount of task lighting through a diffusion lens.…

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