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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Nothing beats a well-lit room. People spend tons of time getting their lighting just right. Many of our customers have lighting designers to make sure their layered lighting looks perfect every time. There’s picking the correct fixtures, the aiming angle, their mounting position, the light dispersion pattern, and picking the ideal color temperature. Even control
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When it comes to any home improvements, the work is only as good as the tradesman. That’s why here at Lighting By Design, we constantly evaluate and adjust our work environment to make sure it attracts the most skilled technicians in the industry. We want staff that aren’t just the most talented tradesmen in the
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1) Having Your Layered Lighting Perfect Every Time We love layered lighting, but we think it becomes a hassle when each layer has an individual dimmer. The kitchen alone can have five layers: island lighting, under cabinet lighting, task lighting, sconces, and downlight. Without lighting control, each of these lights has its own dimmer. When
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Your home is probably the most personal and important place for you. We understand how much time you’ve spent making your space feel just right, so we want to make sure we leave it better than we found it! Our installers have several processes we follow when we’re in your home. We want to make
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