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  • Wilmington, DE 19805
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Ambiance by Seagull Lighting Counter Talk

Please join us

Thursday, June 6th

11am to 1pm

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Lite Lunch & Drinks will be served

The Seagull Lighting manufacturer representative, John K Childs, Jr, will be
on hand to discuss the new module LED lamps that can be added to the
Ambinace undercabinet lighting.
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STOP BY TO LEARN MORE!
Angerstein’s Lighting will be stocking these
LED lampsalong with the entireAmbiance product line.
With the known savings in running costs and the long lifespan of the
LED lamps, homeowners are asking for these products more and more.
Come ask questions and learn about the incredible
new product.
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Lighting Tips

Lighting your entry area, don’t just concentrate on the inside lighting. The lighting outside your entry area, as well as the way the inside light is seen from outside your home, combine to create your home’s welcoming appeal. Be sure to direct some of the outside light downward to illuminate walking paths. And once inside, provide some overhead light to eliminate unwelcoming shadows.

Outdoor Lighting

Some favorite chandeliers from Currey & Co:

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Keep in mind that light that shines upward or directly toward people’s eyes can create uncomfortable glare. Sooner or later, some of your guests will visit the powder room. Everyone feels better when they like what they see in the mirror, so choose light bulbs that flatter skin tones. And fixtures with an unexpected pop of texture and pattern can turn an otherwise ordinary space into an interesting private retreat.

In the living area, whether enjoying family time or entertaining, proper lighting makes every activity more enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing. An important element to a perfectly lit living area is proportion. Add the number of feet in your room’s length, width and height. That number (in feet) should be approximately the same as the number of inches of your light fixture’s height. Also, that fixture should hang 78-84 inches from the floor (as measured from the bottom of the fixture).

Favorite chandeliers from Crystorama:

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Our favorite picks from Troy! Shop our website or showroom. Tax free and free shipping over $50.

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Top Lighting Trends

Home fashion bids a warm welcome to matte golds, which are richer and far more refined than their tacky, brassy relatives. Like the jewelry that inspires many of its forms and finishes, it pairs particularly well with gem tones.

Broche in Matte Gold is a jewelry-like creation from Crystorama that invites interpretation by homeowners. Reminiscent of sunbursts and sunflowers, it is designed for both ceiling and sconce mountings.

 

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Pantone Color of the Year!

Currey & Co.’s eight-light Goddess chandelier is shown with Green glass on a wrought-iron frame that’s finished in Cupertino. It measures 49 inches tall and 30 inches in diameter.

 

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Currey & Co.’s Chic table lamp is made of brass with a gold brilliance. It stands 32 inches tall with a 10-inch diameter.

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Inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Schonbek’s basket-style Amytis is alive with floral motifs and jewel-like details. It is available in five seasonal crystal and finish combinations. Made with Swarovski Elements.

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Design Trends – Pendant Lighting

Lighting trends are creative and fun for Spring. Pendant lighting designs are available in all shapes, colors and styles. Perfect for large and small home interiors, and great for adding a focal point to your kitchen, dining or living room.

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Modern pendant lighting design offers industrial chic bright colors and unique textures and patterns. Hang several  lights side-by-side a few feet apart or arrange them at staggered lengths for informal interior design. Let our design team help with your lighting needs.

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LED Lighting

Don’t Waste Time Changing Bulbs
Instead, use LEDs, which last 25 times longer than regular incandecent bulbs.
 
 
RELIABILITY: The life span of an LED bulb is 25,000 hours
 

  • While most CFLs (compact fluorescent lights) cannot be dimmed and many can flicker, LEDs (light emitting diodes) use solid-state technology, which allows for dimming and eliminates flickering. LED lights can withstand extremely cold conditions, so they are very durable, which is one of the reasons LED lights are so popular for outdoor lighting applications.
  • LEDs turn on instantly, so there is no warm-up time. In fact, they are ideal for uses where there is a need for frequent “on/off” cycling. This is an advantage over fluorescent lamps, which fail faster when turned on and off often.
  • LED light bulbs do not contain breakable filaments or glass, making them shock-resistant, unlike fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, which are fragile.
  • Most important of all is the fact that LED light bulbs last 25 times longer than the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs. Instead of 1,000 hours, which is the typical rated life of standard incandescent bulbs, the rated life of LEDs is usually 25,000 hours or more. (The rated life of CFLs is about 9,000 hours.) This makes the LED light bulb cost-effective in the long run.
  • LED lighting can save up to 85 percent of the electricity used by incandescent bulbs and up to 50 percent of electricity used by fluorescents.
  • Unlike the old-fashioned incandescents, which waste 90 percent of the energy they use by giving off heat, LED bulbs do not create heat. Since LED light bulbs produce significantly less heat than incandescent bulbs, they reduce the need for air conditioning in the home.
  • While it’s true that LED light bulbs are more expensive, they provide real cost savings because they consume less energy – resulting in lower energy bills.