Home lighting is more complicated than you’d think. There are over a dozen different parameters to each recessed lighting fixture in your home. There are multiple designs, beam styles, colors and bezels. So, among all these lighting specs, what is CRI? What is CRI? CRI stands for Color Rendering Index. The CRI rating dictates how […]
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Remember the early days of LED home lighting? They had persistent blueish hues, caused eye strain, and had poor dimming capabilities, leaving us wishing for more! While some reverted back to traditional lighting, many moved to performance lighting to escape these drawbacks. It raises the question: In 2024, how premium of an LED light fixture
Recessed lighting is the foundation of your home lighting. It provides the overall ambient lighting to nearly every room in your home, from the kitchen to the bathrooms, bedrooms and family room. Your recessed lighting will dictate the ambiance and functionality of your space! There are hundreds of recessed lighting options that range from $30
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In the realm of exceptional home design, the harmonious convergence of all the pieces of your home transforms the space atmosphere into something so special and unique that it can only be perceived as ‘home.’ No one piece on its own makes it feel like home, but it’s the way they integrate to create the perfect
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The lighting industry has come a long way since the invention of the incandescent bulb. As LED lighting technology continues its quest to replicate the love and charisma of halogen bulbs, its latest offering in this pursuit is warm dim lights. Natural Warm Dim in Halogen Bulbs Warm dim lights were one of the key
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People will devote meticulous attention to detail when picking finishes, furniture, color palettes and artwork to achieve the perfect ambiance. Many will spend hours making the perfect selections but spend minimal time on the lighting fixtures that have a significant impact on how everything looks. Lighting has a transformative role in the aesthetics and ambiance
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Many of our clients are fortunate to have stunning outdoor spaces with unforgettable landscaping. While these spaces are beautiful during the day, most of us lead busy lives. We are spending our days either at work or exploring the countless treasures that California and the Bay Area have to offer. Unfortunately, this often means returning
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Good lighting is an essential element of interior design that is often overlooked. While many people see value in an interior designer, few consider hiring a lighting designer. When it comes to lighting a space, the placement, lamp, trim, beam spread and type of lighting fixture can all dramatically impact the look and feel of
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Here at SoundVision and Lighting By Design, we are servicing or installing Lutron-based systems daily. Our customers love Lutron! It’s not hard to see why either. Lutron has the best-in-class (RadioRa 2, RadioRa 3 and Homeworks) lighting control systems and the industry’s most versatile customization for motorized shades. These systems are incredibly customizable, with a
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Our goal at SoundVision is to provide systems and experiences that exceed expectations and result in strong referrals. I can’t begin to tell you how many of our clients were referred to us by more than one person. We want our customers to be thrilled with their installs; we want them wowed. That means we
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