by TCPi | Aug 26, 2023 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized
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 21, 2023 | Commercial, Uncategorized
You probably already know the benefits of switching to LED lights, like saving money and using less energy. But do LEDs benefit more than your wallet and the planet? How can changing a light bulb change the way a space looks, feels and functions? Lighting is an...
by TCPi | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
TCP is more than a lighting manufacturer – we are your go-to source for lighting inspiration and design. Whether you’re inspired by innovative and aesthetic lighting design, your go-to is timeless lighting choices – or maybe sustainability is your priority – our...
by TCPi | Aug 11, 2023 | Residential, Uncategorized
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 7, 2023 | Residential, Uncategorized
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 | Jun 24, 2023 | Commercial, Uncategorized
The lighting in a classroom might be the last thing administrators, teachers and even building designers think about. For decades, fluorescents were the go-to choice for most educational settings because they were cheap and generally efficient at illuminating large...
by TCPi | May 29, 2023 | Commercial, Uncategorized
Looking for the right industrial lighting fixtures for your warehouse or factory? Curious about how TCP lighting can level up your business with brilliance and efficiency? Confused about the many industrial lighting LED options out there? The pros at TCP know a thing...
by TCPi | May 29, 2023 | Commercial, Distributor News, Uncategorized
You probably already know about the benefits of switching to LED lights. But if saving time, money and the planet isn’t enough for you, we have even more reason to swap out those old bulbs for a healthier option! TCP’s PurEssentials line combines the brilliance of LED...
by TCPi | May 28, 2023 | Horticulture, Residential, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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 | Uncategorized
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 2, 2023 | Commercial, Uncategorized
Museums are the caretakers of our cultural history. By curating and preserving visual artwork from centuries of masters, these institutions help tell the story of humanity. But no matter how compelling or unique the museum display ideas are, one element that deeply...
by TCPi | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Take Cleaning Your Business to a New Level with TCP’s Newest UV Downlights Working, learning, and interacting with others in busy public spaces is quite different than it was just a few years ago. In today’s post-pandemic age, people are much more aware of how a...
by Lesley Matt | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Nikki Toigo | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
TCP Talks Turkey About Lighting Who Grants Lighting Savings and Rebates? This holiday week as you prepare to gather around your table for the big feast, know that the right lighting can make your holiday table – and food – look its absolute best. Here are a few tips...
by TCPi | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 TCPi | Jan 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
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 Dee Satterfield | Aug 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
QTL LED Lighting Technologies Excellent lighting is a crucial element when it comes to designing a commercial space. The right commercial lights function as a sales tactic, encouraging guests to stay longer and look more favorably at products on shelves or in...
by Dee Satterfield | Aug 23, 2021 | Commercial, Uncategorized
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 Dee Satterfield | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
TCP Continues to Be Green 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...
by Dee Satterfield | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
QTL LED Lighting Technologies Excellent lighting is a crucial element when it comes to designing a commercial space. The right commercial lights function as a sales tactic, encouraging guests to stay longer and look more favorably at products on shelves or in...
by Dee Satterfield | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sports Arena & Stadium Lighting With the right sports arena lighting, every game is an exciting experience. High quality arena lights reduce glare for cameras and spectators and create a comfortable sporting environment for athletes. So, how do you make sure...
by TCPi | Feb 5, 2021 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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 Dee Satterfield | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
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, Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Before there were LED bulbs, less-efficient incandescent and fluorescent lights were the mainstays of both commercial and residential lighting. Today, LED technology is advancing more quickly than any type of light bulb before it. Thanks to LED innovations,...
by TCPi | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Curb appeal is just as important for commercial facilities as it is for homes. A stylish and clean facade can attract new customers, and decorative outdoor spaces allow for expanded customer engagement. And after the sun goes down, curb appeal — and safety...
by TCPi | Apr 23, 2020 | Commercial, Uncategorized
by TCPi | Apr 22, 2020 | Commercial, Uncategorized
When it comes to big box stores, high quality overhead lighting makes a difference. TCP offers big box lighting solutions that showcase your products and displays in the best light, make shoppers comfortable, and conserve energy for lower electricity bills each month....
by TCPi | Mar 2, 2020 | Commercial, Uncategorized
Customers browse luxury goods stores looking to make an investment in a high quality item. TCP LED lighting illuminates your products, ensuring your customers can admire every single detail and make a purchase that leaves a lasting positive impression in their minds....
by TCPi | Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
by TCPi | Feb 5, 2020 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized
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 | Jan 23, 2020 | Commercial, Residential, Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Jan 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Blue Light Controversy So What is Blue Light? Blue light is a color of light on the visible spectrum of light, which ranges from red to blue. Compared to red light, blue light has more concentrated energy and shorter wavelengths. Sunlight contains all the colors...
by TCPi | Jan 6, 2020 | Residential, Uncategorized
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...
by TCPi | Oct 28, 2019 | Residential, Uncategorized
by TCPi | Jul 18, 2019 | Commercial, Uncategorized
Excellent lighting is a wise investment for any space—it sets the mood for the room, creating efficiency or relaxation, focus or rest. When you walk into a room that is properly lit, you can feel the difference. However, shelves at big box stores only have so many...
by TCPi | Jun 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the most exciting parts about warmer weather is outdoor dining. Whether your restaurant is located where it’s pleasant year-round, or somewhere foodies must wait out the winter for an outdoor dining experience, outdoor restaurant lighting is critical. Most...
by TCPi | Apr 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
LED High Bay Lighting Improve the quality of your warehouse light–and your bottom line—with energy efficient high bays by TCP. With a wide selection of round, linear, and customizable modular high bay lights, TCP has what you need to provide bright, uniform light...
by TCPi | Sep 25, 2018 | Commercial, Uncategorized
by TCPi | May 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
A new and fresh approach to lighting products and manufacturing Commercial and residential lighting customers have relied on TCP lighting innovation. TCP controls every aspect of the production process – design, development, manufacturing, and distribution. The result...
by Lesley Matt | May 8, 2018 | News, Uncategorized
Ellis Yan Returns as CEO; Company Celebrates 25 Years of Lighting Success CHICAGO, Ill. (LIGHTFAIR 2018) – TCP (Booth # 2012), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of energy efficient lighting technologies, will showcase a passel of innovative products at...
