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With more sustainable solutions available to you in residential lighting, it’s time to consider how you can update your lighting while reducing your electricity consumption. Here are 5 ways to update your lighting at home: 1. Upgrade to Smart Bulbs So, you recently renovated your home or remodeled a single room. Did you forget to change your lighting? A fast way to create a new look in your space is to upgrade to LED Smart Bulbs. Smart bulbs provide you with the ability to control the l

The Sunlake Lighting collection of recessed lighting and downlights features four types: Cans - Remodel or New Construction Disk - Surface mounted with a J-Box and fits in a can Slims - with J-Box included, some are integrated into the fixture Retrofit Downlights – Choose from Gimbals, 4” or 5/6” with Smooth or Baffle Trim Since all our recessed cans and downlights are IC rated, they can be safely used in attics surrounded by insulation. Each type of downlight listed a

Ever find yourself staring at all the options in the lighting aisle completely frozen because you forgot to bring the bulb you’re trying to replace to the store with you? Don’t feel bad. We’ve all been there. To help avoid this paralysis in the future, here’s a handy guide to common bulb types and their usual uses.A-series bulbsThe most common bulb shape. The kind that everyone pictures when talking about a light bulb and the one that gives cartoon characters all their ideas. The “standard” bulb

The right lighting for your home is essential. It’s a chance for you to showcase your style, decorate, and, above all, safely and comfortably illuminate your space. Choosing the right lighting can seem daunting. There are so many options. Even once you’ve decided on the fixtures, there are important decisions to make. It’s best to arm yourself with all the information you need before deciding on which lighting solution is best for you.Incandescent “traditional” lighting Starting as far back as 2

If we asked you to picture a lightbulb, the image that would likely be the first to jump to mind is that of an A19 incandescent bulb. The A19 has been largely unchanged since Thomas Edison cornered the market on DC power supplies and indoor illumination in the 1800s. The first incandescent bulbs used a filament strung between two vertical supply wires. As electric current ran through the filament, it would glow, giving off light.The first light bulbs were a huge success. Initially prohibitively