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Pegasus Associates Lighting Gives Generously to Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

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BEAVER FALLS, PA, April 23, 2008 – Pegasus Associates Lighting is providing the lighting fixtures to product architecture firm TRUCK to use in its cove and niche lighting at the show. The event, held this year April 24 through May 22, has raised more than $15 million dollars since its inception in 1973. Each year, professionals and aspiring design enthusiasts gather to showcase intricate room designs and set trends for the coming year.

T4FixturesConnectedbyDi1 Pegasus Associates Lighting Gives Generously to Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club

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“We are thrilled to donate to such a worthy cause,” said Pegasus Associates Lighting President and founder Thomas E. Farin. “The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is an essential organization in its neighborhood, and we applaud the organization for its dedication to strengthening young boys and girls.”

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Low Voltage Lighting: 15 Things You Need to Know

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featured on ezine articles Low Voltage Lighting: 15 Things You Need to Know The use of low voltage lighting systems has become increasingly popular over the past several years. Low voltage halogen and low voltage xenon lighting systems can be found in almost any setting – restaurants, hotels, bars, retail stores, museums, art galleries, offices, and the home. We have all seen these types of lighting systems in the form of cabinet lighting, cove lighting, landscape lighting, picture lights, regular track lighting, flexible track lighting (sometimes referred to as monorail lighting), cable lighting, and under cabinet lighting. Here are 15 things that you should know about these low voltage lighting systems.

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Lighting for the Aging

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Jul 012009

CHALLENGE

Older eyes need more light, especially for distinguishing fine details.

SOLUTIONS

Increase the general light level in the space
Improve the uniform distribution of light in the space
Avoid the “drama” of bright and dark areas in the space
Use light colored surfaces in the space to maximize the amount of light

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Lighting Tips for Residential Kitchens

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Guiding Principle
“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” – Thomas E. Farin

General
If the kitchen isn’t lit properly, who will notice it? Who will care to notice it? Who will even want to be in it?
Lighting can add depth and/or excitement to a kitchen. Let’s face it, the kitchen is where you and your family will spend a lot of time, so take the time to light it well so that it becomes an inviting and pleasant space to be in.
Bad lighting can be expensive and good lighting does not have to be expensive.

Accent Lighting
Accent lighting adds drama to a kitchen by creating visual interest. As part of the decorating scheme, accent lighting is used to spotlight paintings, house plants, sculpture, and other prized possessions, or to highlight drapery or the texture of a wall. House plants can be accented by aiming an uplight at the wall behind the plant, creating a dramatic silhouette of the plant against the wall.
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Lighting Tips for Home Theaters

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Jul 012009

Guiding Principle
“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” – Thomas E. Farin

Types of Lighting
There are several different types of lights that should be considered to be part of a well-lit home theater. Recessed downlights, step lights if there are steps, pathway lighting if the theater has several rows of seats, wall sconces and/or wall washer downlights, a fiber optic star ceiling, cove lighting, cabinet lighting, exit signs, rope lights, and stage lighting each provide an important component of a well-layered lighting plan for a home theater.
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Lighting Tips for Residential Interiors

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Guiding Principle
“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” – Thomas E. Farin

General
If the interior isn’t lit properly, who will notice it? Who will care to notice it? Who will want to notice it?
People are generally drawn to light like moths to a candle.
Lighting can add depth and/or excitement to an interior.

Accent Lighting
Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of a decorating scheme, it is used to spotlight paintings, houseplants, sculpture, and other prized possessions, or to highlight the texture of a wall, drapery or outdoor landscaping.
House plants can be accented by aiming an uplight at the wall behind the plant, creating a dramatic silhouette of the plant against the wall.
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Lighting Tips for Residential Bathrooms

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Guiding Principle
“Light is the first element of design; without it there is no color, form, or texture.” – Thomas E. Farin

General
Lighting can add depth and/or visual excitement to a bathroom.

Accent Lighting
Depending on the size of the bathroom accent lighting can add a little drama to a bathroom by creating visual interest. As part of the decorating scheme, accent lighting can be used to spotlight particular objects that are especially attractive or interesting in the bathroom
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