LightingShowroom.com is supplying lighting for a large private home in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia. Rosemary Wickowski, CEO of Light Styles Internet, LLC said “We have been pleased to find a ready market for our services in Australia. We were selected as the lighting supplier for this large traditional styled home because of our ability to deliver an exceptional variety of lighting styles and because of our extensive experience supporting international clients who are building major projects.”

Boise, ID (PRWEB) December 9, 2009 — LightingShowroom.com has expanded its distribution of high quality lighting products into the South Pacific. It has been selected to supply a complete lighting package for a large private home being built in Maryborough, Australia. According to Wickowski, “The company has historically served customers in North America and Europe. We have been pleased to find that our services are well accepted in Australia as well. In these difficult time, we are fortunate to be serving customers who have not been greatly impacted by the current economic situation.”

Wickowsi said, “LightingShowroom.com is one of the top 5 online retailers of lighting products in the US and has been serving a growing domestic and international clientele of discriminating home owners looking for a full service supplier. Our selection as the supplier for the lighting needs of the Australian site is because of our dedication to meeting the customer’s needs and our extensive experience supporting high end domestic and international projects.”

Anita Turner, the Lightingshowroom lead for the project, said “For this project a key factor was our ability to supply lighting styles that are unavailable in Australia.” Carolyn Diaz, the owner of the home said, “We are very appreciative of your assistance, especially since this kind of lighting is just not available in Australia, where mostly modern lighting is provided on the market. We will be so excited to have unique lighting in our home, which is just what we wanted. If per chance our home is featured in any magazine, your name will be there, as I would encourage others to try the same path that we have taken, to get what they want. You have been very helpful.”

Wickowski said, “The foundation of our business is customer care. We offer good value in our pricing, but
attention to detail, meeting the customer needs, and working hard to anticipate and prevent problems is really
what we are about. Value is the combination of quality products, fair pricing, and best in class customer care.
Those are the things we work on all the time.” She commented that “There have been large numbers of websites that have begun offering lighting products since the economic crisis hit us all. Many approach the market with the idea that all you have to do is have the lowest price. We have found that our focus on the entire customer experience brings us loyal repeat customers and great word of mouth support which allows us to remain one of the top 5 lighting retailers despite greatly increased competition and a difficult housing market.”

Contact:
Anita Turner
Light Styles Internet, LLC
208-433-3900
www.lightingshowroom.com

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Popularity: 35% [?]

Lightingshowroom.com is supplying crystal chandeliers for a modern update of the site of Princess Diana’s ancestral home. Rosemary Wickowski, CEO of Light Styles Internet, LLC, said “We were pleased by the selection of LightingShowroom as the supplier for the project as it leveraged our extensive experience serving high end international clients, but long distance support has required some unusual steps to meet customer needs.”

Boise, ID (PRWEB) September 27, 2009 — LightingShowroom.com is one of the top 5 online retailers of lighting products in the US and has been serving a growing domestic and international clientele of discriminating home owners looking for a full service supplier. Wickowski said, “Our selection as the crystal chandelier supplier for a lighting update of the site of the ancestral home of Princess Diana is because of our dedication to meeting the customer’s needs and our extensive experience supporting high end domestic and international projects.” Wickowski said, “Keeping the styling and classical traditions intact while updating lighting fixtures is an interesting challenge.”

Anita Turner, the LightingShowroom lead for the project said, “Color, finish, and style are always the critical factors in any large lighting project. In this case communication about the details was more complicated than usual. This project was to create a crystal chandelier package for a modern treatment of Princess Diana’s ancestral homesite. A key requirement was to maintain the classical traditions and styling while taking advantage of modern crystal technology, design, and manufacturing.” Turner said, “One of the most interesting challenges was getting sample approvals. During the early phases of the process the decision maker was traveling throughout the Mediterranean on a yachting vacation. This required us to coordinate the shipment of samples for arrival at a series of ports of call as the trip progressed.” Turner commented, “The extensive color pallet and crystal quality available in the modern chandelier makes it possible to achieve really stunning effects but sample approval is key. It is amazing that today’s freight and communication systems make it possible to coordinate tasks like that around the world with relative ease.”

Wickowski said, “The foundation of our business is customer care. We offer good value in our pricing, but attention to detail, meeting the customer needs, and working hard to anticipate and prevent problems is really what we are about. Value is the combination of quality products, fair pricing, and best in class customer care. Those are the things we work on all the time.” She commented that “There have been large numbers of websites that have begun offering lighting products since the economic crisis hit us all. Many approach the market with the idea that all you have to do is have the lowest price. We have found that our focus on the entire customer experience brings us loyal repeat customers and great word of mouth support which allows us to remain one of the top 5 lighting retailers despite greatly increased competition and a difficult housing market.”

Popularity: 47% [?]

Boise, ID (PRWEB) September 7, 2009 — LightingShowroom.com is one of the top 5 online retailers of lighting products and has been serving a growing domestic and international clientele of discriminating home owners looking for a full service supplier. Rosemary Wickowski, CEO of Light Styles Internet, LLC., said “We just finished a project for a large private home and we were getting ready to ship it when Kurt Krause, our FedEx rep, talked to us about going by air. We ship a lot domestically with them but hadn’t considered serving large international orders that way. In the end it was a great solution for us”

Anita Turner, the LightingShowroom lead for international projects said “We routinely ship small international orders by air but in this situation we were dealing with a 16,000 pound delivery of very high end lighting products. We had a lot of worry about loss or damage, customs, duties, and the specter of stacks of paperwork. It was the largest single lighting package we had ever done and the logistics were a major worry. I’m pleased to say that the deal went off like clockwork.” Turner said, “I had assumed that the cost of air freight would simply be too expensive. It wasn’t cheap, but when I looked at all the problems of sending a container by ship it just made sense”.

Kurt Krause, the FedEx Account Executive said, “I knew we could do a good job for them and I was happy to get the chance. It turned out that this was the largest single international air shipment that had ever been sent from Boise.” Krause commented that, “Boise is not a major shipping point for international products so I had to do some extra work to make sure things happened the way they were supposed to, but in the end the combination of Lightingshowroom.com and FedEx made a slick solution for their international client”.

Wickowski explained, “We turned the order over to FedEx on Monday and it cleared customs on Friday and was delivered without incident to the customer the following Monday. Exchange rates and the ability to cut through the complexities of the international paperwork now allow us to compete on a much wider stage than has been possible before this. We look forward to developing the high end international lighting marketplace”.

Wickowski said “The foundation of our business is customer care. We offer good value in our pricing, but attention to detail, meeting the customer needs, and working hard to anticipate and prevent problems is really what we are about. Value is the combination of quality products, fair pricing, and best in class customer care. Those are the things we work on all the time.” She commented that “There have been large numbers of websites that have begun offering lighting products since the economic crisis hit us all. Many approach the market with the idea that all you have to do is have the lowest price. We have found that our focus on the entire customer experience brings us loyal repeat customers and great word of mouth support which allows us to remain one of the top 5 lighting retailers despite greatly increased competition and a difficult housing market.”

About Light Styles:
The Light Styles of Boise showroom, was founded in 1999 and the e-commerce site, www.LightingShowroom.com, was begun in 2005. The combination of the two companies sells residential indoor and outdoor lighting products from major manufacturers. Through the website they are one of the few lighting retailers able to serve both domestic and international lighting buyers.

Contact:
Anita Turner
Light Styles Internet, LLC
208-433-3900
www.lightingshowroom.com

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Popularity: 57% [?]

Boise, ID (PRWEB) August 30, 2009 — LightingShowroom.com is one of the top 5 online retailers of lighting products and has been serving a growing domestic and international clientele of discriminating home owners looking for a full service supplier. Wickowski said “Our selection as the supplier for what is to be one of the largest private homes in Scotland is because of our dedication to meeting the customer’s needs and our extensive experience supporting high end domestic and international projects. Wickowski said, “The project has been designed to be one of the country’s most environmentally friendly buildings, a true zero-carbon home for the 21st century using modern methods of construction and the latest renewable technologies.”.

Anita Turner, the LightingShowroom lead for the project said “This will be one of the largest lighting orders we have shipped internationally. It will include some of the finest crystal chandeliers made today and is expected to total up to 150 major pieces lighting all areas of the home. It will be a lighting package designed to support the classical elegance of the overall development with a number of items modified by our staff to meet the special needs of this project. ”

Turner said “This project is unique for us as it will require bringing together products from a number of different manufacturers with varying fulfillment schedules and customization needs. All of it must be inspected, customized, assembled, and packaged on a time sensitive schedule. Custom crating and packaging is required and all of it must be shipped by air with customs clearing and duty considerations to meet the building schedule in Scotland. All of this service is provided as part of our goal to meet customer needs and to be sure that they are completely satisfied.”

Wickowski said “The foundation of our business is customer care. We offer good value in our pricing, but attention to detail, meeting the customer needs, and working hard to anticipate and prevent problems is really what we are about. Value is the combination of quality products, fair pricing, and best in class customer care. Those are the things we work on all the time.” She commented that “There have been large numbers of websites that have begun offering lighting products since the economic crisis hit us all. Many approach the market with the idea that all you have to do is have the lowest price. We have found that our focus on the entire customer experience brings us loyal repeat customers and great word of mouth support which allows us to remain one of the top 5 lighting retailers despite greatly increased competition and a difficult housing market.”

About Light Styles:

The Light Styles of Boise showroom, was founded in 1999 and the e-commerce site, www.LightingShowroom.com, was begun in 2005. The combination of the two companies sells residential indoor and outdoor lighting products from major manufacturers. Through the website they are one of the few lighting retailers able to serve both domestic and international lighting buyers.

Popularity: 35% [?]

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 www.LightingShowroom.com, a leading lighting e-commerce site for home lighting products, is expanding its distribution from its traditional market, the US and Canada, to begin offering lighting products to England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Boise, ID (PRWEB) August 23, 2009 –Rosemary Wickowski, the CEO of Light Styles Internet LLC, commented that “The Lightingshowroom.com website, www.lightingshowroom.com, is one of the top lighting destinations on the web making Light Styles a premier distributor for home lighting products nationally.” She said, ” We have had an increasing level of interest from international buyers in the past year and currency exchange rates have made it possible for us to compete successfully for large international jobs. We have been able to sell high end products directly to Europe and we plan to expand our support for those upscale markets”.

Anita Turner, customer care lead said, “Over the years we have handled quite a few international orders so we have developed the expertise to deal with the problems posed by such things as customs, duties, taxes, and so on. The kind of complications that keep most US based home product retailers from serving the international market.” She said, “I wouldn’t call it a boutique business because the projects tend to be fairly large but it is a market segment that requires special expertise. We work with the manufacturers to make certain that the products are configured for the proper electrical systems, for example, just one of the issues we face. We also do extensive inspections, packaging, and crating so that we don’t get products half way around the world with problems.”

Wickowski said, “The move to advertise our products in the UK allows us to leverage some unique skills and experience we have developed in dealing with large or complex projects and builds on the experience we have supporting large domestic projects.”

Wickowski said “The foundation of our business is customer care. We offer good value in our pricing, but attention to detail, meeting the customer needs, and working hard to anticipate and prevent problems is really what we are about. Value is the combination of quality products, fair pricing, and best in class customer care. Those are the things we work on all the time.” She commented that “There have been large numbers of websites that have begun offering lighting products since the economic crisis hit us all. Many approach the market with the idea that all you have to do is have the lowest price. We have found that our focus on the entire customer experience brings us loyal repeat customers and great word of mouth support which allows us to remain one of the top 5 lighting retailers despite greatly increased competition and a difficult housing market.”

About Light Styles:

The Light Styles of Boise showroom, was founded in 1999 and the e-commerce site, www.LightingShowroom.com, was begun in 2005. The combination of the two companies sells residential indoor and outdoor lighting products from major manufacturers. Through the website they are one of the few lighting retailers able to serve both domestic and international lighting buyers.

Contact:

Anita Turner
Light Styles Internet, LLC
208-433-3900
www.lightingshowroom.com

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Popularity: 61% [?]

            From garden and pool parties to a good old fashioned BBQ to a quiet evening with friends, the nicer weather is encouraging more and more people to gather. If you will be entertaining this year we encourage you to give the lighting of your entertainment area some careful consideration. Whether old lights can be adjusted, new styles purchased, or even the addition of a simple dimmer switch, the correct lighting can greatly enhance the atmosphere at your next gathering.

            Grab a pen and paper and take a few minutes one evening to look at the lighting of your areas. Take a careful look at some of the typical problem areas and situations below:

-                          Note places where there are deep shadows. Should those dark spots be dark?

-                          Can existing lights be redirected or can a hidden light help alleviate the dark zones?

-                          Look for overly bright spots. Those flood lights for example. Do they create a bright glare for people sitting on the deck?

-                          Are steps or other possible tripping spots illuminated properly? Adding deck lights may be just the ticket.

-                          Are wall lights putting out the proper amount of light? A simple bulb change or even a good cleaning can greatly change the way the light is cast.

-                          Lastly, look at the overhead cover (if any) of your area. The addition of an outdoor pendant light can be an unobtrusive way to provide lighting and decorative focal point to an outdoor entertainment area while not impeding daytime shade/sun exposure.

Now, take those ideas and issues you noted on your paper and check out lightingshowroom.com . You will get some new ideas and options you had not previously considered. Then invite all those friends over and enjoy the new, properly lighted, area you created! Have fun!

Popularity: 100% [?]

Ceiling fans – summer and winter

            Many people install ceiling fans and only run them during the summer months. However, many professionals also suggest using them in the winter as well with a slight change.

            During the warmer seasons we like to feel the air blowing down on us to help give off a ‘wind chill’ effect and keep us and our living space cool. The reverse also holds true for the winter months however you need to reverse the direction of your fan. (Typically this is clockwise.) By reversing the direction, the warm air above will be circulated while not directly blowing down on you. This helps to even out the temperature in the room without the negative effect (in the colder months).

            If you find that your ceiling fan is not cooling off your home like it should this spring, make sure you check that it is running in the proper direction (counter clock-wise) to give maximum benefit to your household.

            Oh yes, clean the blades before you test it out if it has been unused over the winter.

            Should you decide to see what new styles and options are available in ceiling fans, head over to the lighting showroom. They have some very unique styles to give your room that perfect accent.

Popularity: 40% [?]

Post Light selection for new properties and sub-divisions

            Looking for a way to change the appearance and presentation of your yard or driveway? When was the last time you thought about updating your post light(s)? A new post light can make your home stand out and draw attention during both day and night.

            Choosing a post light style should receive careful consideration during the planning process.

We offer some tips and guidance below on selecting the right one for your property.

1.      With all of the finishes, pattern, materials, and styles available make sure that your post light selection fits into the overall theme for the individual property and surrounding homes. Consider more than just your front yard.

2.      Many companies offer collections of lights that include a post light, outdoor wall lights for wall placement, and even some landscape lights to match. These collections can often simplify your decision rather than needing to put together individual pieces and hoping they match.

3.      In addition to the tip above, we do want to call out that post lights and any other wall or landscape lights nearby should compliment each other if you are not using a collection. If not, the daytime look of the area will seem disjointed and the night time presentation of the light may also be inconsistent.

4.      All too often we see post lights just cemented into concrete. There are many different mount options available to add to the appearance of a post light positioned in such a fashion. Please consider the mounting and placement of any post light during the planning process.

With Spring landscaping projects on the way, now is also a good time to discuss the placement of a post light. Quite often post lights are just placed in the middle of a lawn possibly positioned to throw off a little light to the driveway or a walkway. Take some time to consider incorporating your post light into the overall landscape design. Placing the light in a landscape feature such as quarter round design where the driveway and walkway meet can achieve the light placement needed at night as well as drawing attention to another feature in the landscaping such as an address stone or plants.

For a truly stylish look consider doing a brick or stone column on or in which to place a post light. These pieces can be done standalone, such as at the entrance to a property with a long driveway or in a larger landscape setting.

If you need more help and ideas on selecting the right post light collection for your property, please give the professionals at lightingshowroom.com an opportunity to offer their suggestions.

Popularity: 45% [?]

With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the yard once again. As you start to plan your project (and you are planning it out, right?) be sure to consider what part light will play in the design. All too often we see where a path, sidewalk, or driveway next to a lawn could use some light and someone just grabs a box of solar landscape lights and presses them into the lawn next to it. Do not make this mistake. Soon the lawn mower, the kids, and the occasional car door will take their toll and your “new” lights will quickly lose their appeal and your money is wasted.

Instead, take some time to look at alternate sources of placement and lighting styles and get something you will enjoy for years to come.

Can a directional LED light be placed somewhere else to project light onto that same path?

Can a low voltage spotlight be placed into existing landscaping for a similar effect?

Look at the surrounding plants and trees; can down lighting from these provide path lighting as well as landscaping highlights?

            As you look for ways to accomplish lighting a traffic area, be sure to look at these important considerations:

            - Functionality – Does it meet with the possible traffic considerations? Lights in the lawn right next to the kids basketball court? Not going to last long.

            - Upkeep and maintenance of the surrounding area. Is the lawnmower or trimmer going to be constantly hitting them? Are the lights next to plants that need weekly trimming? This point will be the factor in how long you truly enjoy the work going into your project.

            - Power considerations – how easily can power be directed to an area? Many professionals are available to help you with this and can make a solution much easier to implement.

            - Appearance – While listed last here, it may be the most important aspect depending upon your project. Do you want the fixture to be hidden while still delivering light or do you want the elegant light to counterpoint all that hard work on those roses?

            Remember, highlight, illuminate, and decorate. The right lighting selection is critical, let a professional help you decide which is right for you.

Popularity: 36% [?]

LightingShowroom.com - Dining Room lighting tips

Useful tips on creating effective dining room lighting designs.

A Lighting Designer Advances Brilliant Energy-Saving Ideas

Have you ever heard of daylight harvesting? The idea is to leverage the available natural light for greater energy-efficiency and esthetic value. If you are green-minded and planning to build a new home, daylight harvesting is an amazing energy saving concept.

Linda Segreto of Schrager Lighting Design in Ridgefield, CT says the first step is to hire a green architect who will have a good understanding of how to maximize natural light and position your house accordingly on the lot.

The second step is to hire a green-minded lighting designer to work in conjunction with the architect.

The direction of the sun and which way your home faces is very important for daylight harvesting, Segreto explains.

For example, bedrooms don’t need natural light during the day, making a Northern exposure perfectly acceptable.

On the other hand, for rooms you spend a lot of time in - like the kitchen or family room - facing South or West will provide plenty of natural ambient light.

Another savvy energy-saving idea is to install a dimming system that controls lighting throughout the entire home. According to Segreto, the best system is Lutron’s Graphic Eye. This product allows the owner to schedule a sophisticated lighting plan for every fixture in the house with dimming capability. Not only can lamps be scheduled to turn on at a specific time, but at a specific power level as well.

“The beauty of the Lutron system is that you can create and program lighting scenes for each room, judiciously choosing energy levels for esthetic reasons and cost savings at the same time,” she says.

Segreto explains how lighting scenes work. A morning scene in the kitchen might include the light over the kitchen table set at 50%, counter lights at 50% and ambient light at 50%, depending upon window size and the available natural light. The evening scene after dinner would be completely different with the light over the table and countertops at 30% and wall washers at 60-70%.

The controls are located in a wall box and are programmed after installation. Then, as the seasons change and the lighting needs change with them, the program will need to be adjusted.

The schedule can also be manually over-ridden when special needs arise, like creating the mood for a party. Using a system like this saves a lot of energy because all the lights are not constantly on 100% power levels. Nor do you need to rely on memory to turn down dimmers or shut off lights. Plus, dimmers extend bulb life, which provides another layer of savings.

A system like this requires bulbs that are dimmable. The good news is that compact fluorescent bulbs, which are such big energy savers, are now dimmable and come in almost every style and size, just like traditional incandescent bulbs. Even though these bulbs cost more upfront, the energy savings make for a quick return on the investment.

About Linda Segreto

Linda Segreto has been designing lighting systems around the U.S. and abroad for three decades. She has a Masters in Architectural Lighting and, early in her career, worked with James Nuckolls, one of the founders of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). Her ability to interface with architects and construction managers ensures project quality, timeliness and adherence to client specifications. Design projects range from residential to commercial, including Bell Atlantic Corporate Headquarters, Cornell University Research Center, Columbia Presbyterian Health Systems, and Tiffany and Company Corporate Headquarters. To learn more, visit the Schrager Lighting Design website.

Popularity: 46% [?]