by TCPi | Apr 15, 2024 | Residential
Noticed light bulbs that mimic natural light on store shelves? Wondering whether they’re better for your home lighting? Heard about the impact of blue lighting and ways to reduce it in your everyday life? These are great questions – especially now that incandescent...
by TCPi | Mar 12, 2024 | Commercial, Residential
META TITLE: Impact of Lighting Accents on Mood – Aesthetic Psychology | Lighting and Design How to Improve Your Mood with Accents Ceiling Lighting by TCP Want to know the one design detail that lifts mood more than any other? You guessed it – lighting! The...
by TCPi | Mar 7, 2024 | Commercial, Residential
The recent ban on incandescent light bulbs has caused some confusion. If you feel overwhelmed looking for incandescent light bulb replacement options, TCP has your back. Why are incandescent bulbs being banned? They’re extremely inefficient at producing light and...
by TCPi | Feb 1, 2024 | Residential
Home Lighting Trends 2024 The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to look at your home in a new light. January ushers in a fresh perspective on interior design and lighting ideas that set the stage for the 12 months ahead. And the residential lighting...
by TCPi | Jan 8, 2024 | Commercial, Residential
In light of the recent federal incandescent bulb ban, understanding your lighting options is more complicated than ever. You may be concerned about which bulbs will work in your existing fixtures or how LED lighting options will affect your bottom line. Perhaps you’re...
by TCPi | Dec 1, 2023 | Residential
‘Tis the season to transition from fall décor lighting to winter holiday decorations at home! Christmas lights bring cheerful brilliance to these shorter days and long, cold nights. Make your home shine inside and out with creative Christmas light ideas from the...
by TCPi | Oct 9, 2023 | Residential
We love the changes that come around in the fall! Decorations transform from beach themes to all things pumpkin-related, summer temps begin to cool down, and the days start to get shorter. That means it’s time to transition our wardrobe from shorts and tanks to jeans...
by TCPi | Aug 26, 2023 | Commercial, Residential
The link between proper lighting and physical wellness is pretty well known. But did you know that some types of light bulbs deliver more health benefits than others? Between California’s recent ban on CFL bulbs for their mercury content and the latest federal ban on...
by TCPi | Aug 11, 2023 | Residential
We’ve all heard about the benefits of switching to LED lights, like longer bulb lifespans, lower utility bills and less harm to the planet. But even though we know LEDs are better than incandescent light bulbs in many ways, it turns out that these eco-friendly heroes...
by TCPi | Jul 9, 2023 | Residential
When it comes to protecting your family’s health, light bulbs might not be the first thing that springs to mind. But what if there was an air purifying light bulb that could help keep you and your family healthier by eliminating germs in your home’s air? Meet...
by TCPi | Jul 7, 2023 | Residential
The lights you choose for your home do a lot. Not only do they illuminate the spaces where your family cooks, plays and relaxes, but these multitaskers also create a room’s mood and underscore your home’s aesthetic style. That’s a heavy lift — especially if you think...
by TCPi | May 28, 2023 | Horticulture, Residential
Ah, the joy of watching seedlings sprout! Whether it happens indoors while the wider world is still in a deep freeze or outdoors during the regular growing season, the first glimmer of vegetable life sparks a wellspring of eternal hope. How important is it for tender...
by TCPi | May 8, 2023 | Residential
Summer unlocks fabulous opportunities for al fresco fun. When it comes to warm-weather entertaining, take it outside with outdoor lighting LED options from TCP. Our summer lighting checklist covers all your seasonal must-haves, including great ideas for backyard...
by TCPi | May 5, 2023 | Commercial, Residential
Have you evaluated your company’s parking lot lighting lately? It might not be high on your priority list, but how these exterior areas are illuminated makes a big difference in the aesthetics, accessibility and safety of your business. The pros at TCP are obsessed...
by TCPi | Mar 31, 2023 | Residential
The best choice for making any room more brilliant is to join lighting aesthetics with functionality. You want light fixtures that complement your interior design, but you also need light sources that facilitate your family’s favorite activities while supporting...
by TCPi | Mar 5, 2023 | Residential
Ever get hung up in the lighting aisle silently debating warm vs. cool light bulbs? What does light bulb temperature even mean? Aren’t newer LED bulbs supposed to stay cooler than the old incandescents? And what about light bulb color? Does that only apply to novelty...
by TCPi | Jan 28, 2023 | Residential
Pendant lights and chandeliers have been popular home lighting options for generations. But rumors and questions keep swirling around these illuminati bad boys: Are pendant lights out of style? Are chandeliers in style? Which celebs have been spotted playing both...
by TCPi | Dec 31, 2022 | Residential
The Value of Updating Your Home Lighting You might not give much thought to your home’s lights on a daily basis. But ineffective residential lighting can have a profound impact on mood and overall health. Plus, updating your residential lighting is a sound investment...
by TCPi | Nov 21, 2022 | Residential
It’s time for an upgrade to your holiday lighting! Outdoor and indoor holiday displays bring this festive season to life. But the mess and effort of hanging outdoor Christmas lights — not to mention cleaning everything up after the New Year — keeps many from fully...
by TCPi | Nov 21, 2022 | Horticulture, Residential
Why a Grow Light is Essential for Indoor Plants During Winter Colder temps and shorter days can affect your outlook in the winter. While you likely adjust your diet and other routines to counter these changes, you may not consider what the change of seasons means for...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2022 | Residential
Pendant Fixtures For Residential Use Get ready for a brilliant upgrade to your home with new pendants lighting from TCP. TCP Accents are now available for residential and commercial use. Let’s dive into how these stylish integrated LED light fixtures can elevate any...
by TCPi | Sep 20, 2022 | Commercial, Residential
What is Mid-Century Modern Lighting? Mid-century modern is the trend that just keeps trending. Since its inception in the 1950s, mid-century design has found life in every decade. The combination of classic furnishings with modern materials and finishes keeps this...
by TCPi | Aug 30, 2022 | Residential
Lighting Tips for Converting a Playroom into a Home Office If you have kids that have outgrown their playroom days, chances are you’re facing this common design dilemma. What should you do with a home playroom area that’s hardly-used to make it a functional,...
by TCPi | Jul 29, 2022 | Residential
Lighting Lesson: How to Illuminate Dorm Rooms and Small Apartment Spaces Living in a small space means maximizing every inch of it for functionality. Choosing the right furniture, decor, and lighting is essential when living space is limited. And just because a tiny...
by TCPi | Mar 4, 2022 | Residential
Going to the store and buying a light bulb seems like a simple enough task. But with all the different types of light bulbs currently available, it can become quite challenging rather quickly. Once-popular incandescent bulbs have faded significantly in use....
by TCPi | Mar 1, 2022 | Commercial, Residential
Eco-Friendly Lighting Products and Practices Of the total energy consumed in the United States, about 40% is used to generate electricity. Generating electricity uses a large amount of fuel and releases greenhouse gasses into the air—not very friendly for our planet’s...
by Nikki Toigo | Jan 28, 2022 | Residential
There have been so many advancements in lighting in recent years. People now have endless options to design and control the lighting in their space. But so many options also raise questions such as what is the best lamp or fixture for an application? What color...
by TCPi | Jan 21, 2022 | Residential
Exterior Architectural Lighting Outdoor architectural LED lighting is what brings the “wow factor” to outdoor spaces. Outdoor garden and building lighting is used to draw the eye to certain features through light and shadow. This increases curb appeal, makes buildings...
by TCPi | Jan 14, 2022 | Residential
If you have never used smart lighting in your home, it may be difficult to imagine the benefits of smart LED light bulbs. After all, most people view light bulbs as a purely functional feature of their home. But there is a reason people who switch to smart lighting...
by TCPi | Jan 14, 2022 | Residential
Have you ever entered a space for the first time and felt instantly calm and comfortable? Or tense and anxious? It’s highly likely the space’s lighting influenced your initial reaction. Lighting brings warmth and emotion to architectural design and plays an important...
by Nikki Toigo | Dec 28, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
What is the difference between shunted and non-shunted sockets? And how do you determine which one you need? Let’s break it down first by defining what exactly shunted and non-shunted mean, and then we can discuss when to use which. Shunted sockets house internally...
by TCPi | Nov 12, 2021 | Residential
Decorating your home for a particular season or holiday is a great way to liven up the atmosphere within your space. Placing colorful crafts and decor items throughout your home certainly adds seasonal charm. But if you want to take your decorating to a whole new...
by TCPi | Oct 19, 2021 | Residential
Every year, we eagerly anticipate the design and lighting industry’s list of top home lighting trends. So many external factors determine what makes the cut. Interior design trends, current social attitudes, and industry insider opinions all influence which home...
by TCPi | Oct 8, 2021 | Residential
In your home, each room has its own unique personality, function, and purpose. Some spaces, like the kitchen, have become so multifunctional, their identity is now hard-to-define. The best way to describe a kitchen may be the age-old, yet still meaningful saying that...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Residential
How do you make a house feel like a home? One of the most effective ways to add ambiance to any space is lighting. Even if everything else about a room stays exactly the same, changing the lights can change the entire feel of the space. Create the feeling you want in...
by TCPi | Sep 23, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
As the leading LED manufacturer, TCP is committed to finding new ways to be eco-friendly. And while LED technology saves massive amounts of electricity every year, TCP believes there is always room for improvement. That’s why we continue to innovate, looking for the...
by Andrew Husted | Sep 22, 2021 | Residential
There’s plenty to look forward to as we head further into fall – holidays, family time, baking, cozy evenings and so much more. With all the reasons to love this time of year, why do some people simply wish we could skip winter and fast-forward to spring? For many...
by Andrew Husted | Aug 30, 2021 | Residential
As summer’s warm days gradually get cooler, and sunshine-filled evenings gradually get darker, this means only one thing—fall is on its way! This is the season so many of us love most. It’s that pumpkin spice time of year when your home fills with warmth and coziness...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Residential
When it comes to lighting your home, what rooms do you think of first? Most people focus their lighting efforts in living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. And while it is always important to have great lighting in these rooms, there are other spaces in the home that...
by TCPi | Aug 20, 2021 | Residential
As days get shorter and leaves begin to change color, you may find yourself wanting to make changes in your home decor to keep up with the fall season. Many people switch out drapes, blankets, and table settings to set the tone for autumn. But have you ever considered...
by TCPi | Aug 11, 2021 | Residential
When done well, landscape lighting does more than just provide function and safety to your home. It also creates an atmosphere that increases the curb appeal of your home and makes entertaining outside feel special. Outdoor lighting is more than just pointing lights...
by TCPi | Jul 21, 2021 | Residential
Improve the functionality of your kitchen with extra task lighting. Under cabinet lighting provides extra illumination for the best possible cooking, baking, and late-night snacking experience. What are under cabinet lights? Under cabinet lighting is installed...
by Andrew Husted | Jun 16, 2021 | Residential
When it’s time to replace outdoor lighting, it is very important to make sure you buy the right kind of bulbs. Not only is it a safety concern, but also a function concern. Bulbs that are not built to be used outdoors will not function well when exposed to moisture. ...
by TCPi | May 26, 2021 | Residential
Lighting is one of the most important elements of your home design because it is so effective at setting the tone for a space. Lighting can make a room feel relaxed, energetic, airy, or romantic. On the other hand, home lighting mistakes can make a room feel dark,...
by TCPi | May 26, 2021 | Residential
What is better than curling up with a great book? When you sit outside to read on a sunny day, your eyes have everything they need to stay healthy while you turn the pages of your latest read. But how do we bring that same healthy reading environment indoors for...
by TCPi | Feb 5, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
What is recessed lighting? Recessed lighting is installed directly into your ceiling, wall, or another surface. When used and installed correctly, recessed light bulbs can highlight features and add ambiance to your space—but it does require some planning ahead!...
by TCPi | Feb 4, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
Give your home or living space a complete makeover—just by switching up your lighting. With the right bulb shape, lighting fixture style, and lighting color temperature, you can enhance a space and make it look completely new without changing any of the decor....
by TCPi | Feb 4, 2021 | Commercial, Residential
Are you looking into giving your residence or commercial space a lighting update? When you are researching different types of lighting, you’ll discover a wide variety of light bulbs in different shapes, sizes, and colors, all with their own acronyms and numbers....
by Andrew Husted | Nov 12, 2020 | Commercial, Residential
Energy Efficient Lighting Is The New Standard Energy-efficient lighting is no longer a rare or uncommon novelty – it’s well established. Now that they’ve been on the market for over a decade, energy efficient LEDs are the new standard for both residential and...
by TCPi | Nov 9, 2020 | Residential
Lighting for Working Remote Home office lighting is the key to putting your best foot forward during video conferences and calls. When working remotely, the lighting in your home office helps present a professional, polished image to your peers, clients, and...
