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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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,...
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...
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!...
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....
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....
Now that they’ve been on the market for over a decade, energy efficient LEDs are the new standard for both residential and commercial spaces. LED lights are essential in new homes. Older homes, restaurants, and businesses are upgrading to stay current and take...
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...
What is Smart Lighting? Lighting is one of the most impactful elements of interior design. Smart lighting helps you make sure it’s always working in your favor. Well-balanced lighting can transform the feeling of your home. The same layout, paint colors, and decor...
Clean lines, limited color and no clutter. That’s what it takes to achieve a minimalist design. If you’re heading this direction for an upcoming commercial space design, you need to make a bold statement with bare visuals. Lighting plays a leading role in this...
When you think of a theater, most of the light is coming from the projector or TV. But lighting can make a big difference in the overall appearance and your enjoyment of your theater. Proper lighting reduces eye strain, which means you can make your movie night a...
As LED lights become the standard for energy efficient lighting, it is natural to wonder about their effects on our health. New technology often comes with conflicting information about benefits and drawbacks. One of the most common concerns about LED lighting is...
Outdoor spaces offer opportunities to get outside and soak in fresh air and natural light. Whether your outdoor patio is part of a restaurant, office building, hospital, or other commercial space, the best outdoor lighting fixtures extend the enjoyment even after the...
Your bedroom is a place to unwind, relax, and recharge. While a comfortable bed and soothing color scheme are important to creating a well-designed space, bedroom lighting is the key to a calming space. Use this bedroom lighting guide to create a thoughtful bedroom...
Light color temperature can seem confusing. Is it about heat? Is it about colored lights? Is it more important than brightness when choosing light bulbs? It turns out that brightness is only one measure of the illumination put out by various types of light bulbs....
Are you building a new home in 2020, or just refreshing some rooms for the new year and decade? Either way, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the full line of TCP’s filament products. Why, you ask? The products are energy efficient. They use up to 85 percent...
Who says that light bulbs can’t be fun? For proof, you need look no further than TCP’s complete line of LED Shape Filament Lamps, or novelty lamps. These products combine the latest in LED Technology with the elegance of an exposed filament aesthetic. TCP offers them...
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...
Minimalist Lighting Clean lines, limited color and no clutter. That’s what it takes to achieve a minimalist design. If you’re heading this direction for an upcoming commercial space design, you need to make a bold statement with bare visuals. Lighting plays a leading...
Home Renovations You don’t have to completely renovate the spaces in your home to give them a refreshed look. Light fixture makeovers are one of the simplest ways to make your individual space trendier, increase its functionality and boost the overall style of your...
The 3 Lighting Types The right lighting design can not only heighten the style of your home, it also helps to create a welcoming environment and has a positive impact on the functionality of a space. With that in mind, it’s important to consider the different types of...
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to the new year ahead of us. What will 2020 home lighting trends bring us? This year, we’ve seen a lot of lighting trends pop up and wear down. We saw a move away from cool colors and icier metals and a return to...
Maybe you’ve recently purchased your first home just in time for the holiday season and are hosting your first Christmas. Or maybe you’ve played host for years but need a refresh before all the out-of-town guests arrive this time around. TCP has a few holiday tips to...
Small spaces and apartments come with their own set of challenges—strict landlords, low ceilings, or just a lack of surface area. Good lighting is one of the simplest ways to elevate a space, making your design feel more intentional and your room look more spacious....
Want the best of both worlds? Snap in LED downlights from TCP are ultra-thin and ultra easy to install. Their integrated construction and snap-in design means you no longer need to install a recessed can or a junction box. Simply lay out your new lighting plan, cut...
It is easy to forget the importance of bathroom lighting design. We pour our time and attention into more public spaces, like our living rooms and kitchens, but leave the bathroom feeling “blah.” We’re here to make a case for this often-forgotten room. It’s probably...
Traditional Edison bulbs work the same way as any incandescent light bulb. Their look, however, is distinct. In your average incandescent light bulb, the filament design is tightly and uniformly coiled. Edison style light bulbs are designed with loose and squiggly...
Maximize Your Lighting Savings: Factors to Consider It wasn’t so long ago that light bulbs were simply incandescent bulbs. No matter what you needed, the options were slim. Lighting savings were based solely on wattage and hours used. But now, new lighting technology...
If you’re looking to make a New Year’s resolution with your interior design at home, lighting is a great place to start. Kitchen lighting trends in 2018 brought us familiar hanging pendants in muted tones. Dining room lighting trends saw cozy hygge and farmhouse style...
It’s more than just nostalgia. Modern vintage lighting captures the timeless spirit of style, taste, and design that provides a contrast to the simplicity of contemporary design.If you sell and install commercial lighting, here’s your chance to offer a solution that...
TCP has built a business meeting the demands of architectural lighting projects. While the term “Architectural Lighting” seems finite, it can apply to any type of lighting fixture that’s used in a building or architectural project of any sort. With this in mind, it’s...
“TCP offers a cost-effective, dimmable LED flat panel lighting system that decreases operating and energy costs, in schools, warehouses, offices and many other spaces. With dimmable LEDs, you have even more control over the performance of your lighting…” 3 Great...
Expanded Luminaire Offering Now Available from TCP AURORA, Ohio – October 15, 2018 – Technical Consumer Products Inc. (TCP) is excited to announce immediate availability of LED wrap luminaires. These LED Wrap Luminaires are Design Lights Consortium (DLC) qualified...
“The kitchen is the most important place in any house. Visit your family, and that’s where you’ll end up. Go to a party, that’s where everyone congregates.” Light up your Kitchen Those are the words (above) of world-renowned actress Michelle Dockery,...
Energy Efficient LED Lighting Solutions This summer the weather is great and you’re planning tons of fun get-togethers and trips, so get some needed funds in your pocket with one easy solution! Stop paying high electricity costs and switch to energy efficient lighting...
Give the Gift of Light: Best Lighting Gifts to Give This Year Make someone’s face glow with joy this year by giving the gift of light. Whether it’s a holiday colored LED or a DIY lighting project you spent the time to handcraft, TCP’s little elf, Twinkle, can be...
The Lighting Monsters of Halloween Do you know which lighting monsters are hiding in your closet or lurking in your hallway? Read the infographic below to learn about some of the Halloween monsters you may encounter this year: Download...
You asked, LED Larry answered. LED Larry is a friendly lighting expert. He knows the lighting industry inside and out, but his specialty is in home improvement lighting. LED Larry loves to answer questions about anything lighting-related! You can always get fun and...
Know Your Fixture: Wattage Capabilities Many fixtures specify the maximum wattage for the light bulbs being installed. If a fixture has a 60W maximum wattage, that is the highest wattage that can be used safely in that fixture. Even installing a 75W light bulb could...
LED stands for light emitting diode – a solid-state lighting (SSL) device. It’s called solid-state lighting because unlike incandescent and fluorescent technology, there are no gases involved in LEDs. Instead, energy is passed through a semiconductor (usually a solid...
Man caves are a way to escape from life and enjoy the pastimes that make you light up inside. When you walk into a man cave you notice a few staples like sports memorabilia, a pool table, or a bar. Although a man cave may be a way to escape, it can also rack up quite...
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