These photos come from a serious DIY-er, so perhaps they’ll be an inspiration for anyone considering tackling a major renovation project on your own. Chad decided to build a kitchen in his basement, so he picked out cabinets and hardware and then installed all of the electrical, plumbing, and flooring with the help of his wife. He hired someone to help with the countertops and drywall work. “Some things should just be left to the pros,” Chad said. We agree!
Get ready for some unbelievable before and after pictures.
Today’s post features a kitchen remodeling project from Rob’s Remodeling, Inc. After talking with Rob on the phone, I wished I lived closer to Northbrook, IL (where Rob’s Remodeling, Inc. is based) so I could hire him for any future remodeling projects I might have. He’s the nicest guy, and he’s clearly passionate about doing quality work. “I don’t do this for the money,” he told me. “I just love what I do.”
Rob says he uses Pegasus Lighting products whenever he can. His favorite under cabinet lighting fixture is the Xenon Triangle Light, and he is a perfectionist about making sure clients cannot see any wires once they’re installed. Best of all, he’s as big of a fan of under cabinet lighting as we are: “When I talk someone into doing under cabinet lighting,” he said, “it’s the difference between a good kitchen and a kickass kitchen.”
Without further ado, here are the pictures of a recent kitchen remodeling project Rob completed for a client. Continue reading »
We are hard at work adding more Product Spotlight videos to our YouTube channel. If you are in the market for new under cabinet lights, check out these videos to help you get an idea of the different features available in LED, xenon, and fluorescent under cabinet lights.
LED Very Thin Light Bars have a cool operating temperature, an energy efficient design, a warm white color temperature, and a long rated life. Watch the video to see them in action:
Have you ever shopped for a (lighting) product online and thought, “I wish I could see it a little more closely,” or “Why doesn’t this picture show the mounting equipment/light bulbs/power switch/fill in the blank…”
So have we.
Light Reading is more than just a cool place to read about lighting news, trends, and tips (or at least, we like to think so).
It’s an extension of Pegasus Lighting’s corporate mission to provide a positive learning experience in lighting – and part of that includes creating an easy and informative shopping experience on our main website.
About a month ago, we asked our Facebook fans if it would be helpful to start shooting videos of our products for the website. That way, even if a product has ten photos, you can watch a video accompaniment to see every single angle and feature of the light fixture. After hearing positive feedback, we have launched our first three “Product Spotlight” videos. Continue reading »
Update (7/28): I added my installation video at the bottom of this post!
This was my first time with a “do it yourself” lighting project, so I wanted to share my experiences from the very beginning. I absolutely love the finished results! This project was surprisingly easy to tackle. I completed the install in less than two hours, and the total cost was right around $100.
I highly recommend making this update to your kitchen!
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Have you ever seen a cove lighting installation in action? Our xenon low voltage strip was featured on the DIY network TV show Rescue Renovation! The episode features a young man who bought his first home from 1000 miles away. Needless to say, it turned out to be quite a “fixer-upper.”
In this clip, you’ll see the Rescue Renovation team coming in to help. They use the light strip behind crown molding to accentuate the home’s original cove ceiling. View the video after the jump! Continue reading »
If you are about to embark on a kitchen remodel and are installing under cabinet lights, follow these guidelines to determine how many fixtures you should purchase.
First, measure the length of the “cavity” under your cabinet where you are going to place the fixtures.
If you are installing puck lights…
For a 6-10 inch cavity measurement (in length), use 1 puck light.
For 11-18 inches, use 2-3 puck lights. For 19-26 inches, use 3-4 puck lights. For 27-34 inches, use 4-5 puck lights. For 35-42 inches, use 5-7 puck lights. For 43-50 inches, use 6-8 puck lights.
1. Under Cabinet Lighting:
Often cited as a top remodeling project in terms of high return on investment, installing under cabinet lights is always a great decision. It provides task lighting to make cooking and cleaning easier and accent lighting to highlight a beautiful backsplash or countertop. At night, the glow from an under cabinet light is particularly alluring. Check out our post on How to Choose Under Cabinet Lighting.
2. Energy Efficient Lighting:
Everyone loves lowering their monthly energy bill. Whether you’re switching out those old incandescent bulbs for CFLs, trying super-efficient LED cabinet lighting, or using fluorescent light fixtures for a closet or display case, energy efficiency is the way to go. Besides, today’s incandescent bulbs will no longer be available for sale in the US by 2014 due to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Go green! Continue reading »
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Photo from the "Unexpected Bathroom Moves" post
In lighting news…
What is driving the outdoor LED lighting revolution? According to venture capitalist Jeff Bocan, factors include improving product quality, cost-competitiveness, stimulus funding, education, and the green movement.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association recently released the top kitchen and bath trends for 2010.
Did you know… outdoor lighting reduces the risk of burglary by 50 to 70 percent?
In lighting tips…
Interior design blog posts with trends and photos are always remodeling inspirations. Discover fresh ideas for remodeling the master bathroom with this post on unexpected bathroom moves, quit your gym membership and read 10 tips for designing a home exercise space, or create the ideal multi-tasking area with this recipe for great kitchen lighting. Continue reading »
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Last weekend, the night sky was illuminated in New York by two twin beams of light shining upward from Lower Manhattan.
The 9/11 “Tribute in Light” memorial is in its ninth year. The rays, which are made up of more than 40 xenon light bulbs, are the strongest shafts of light ever projected from Earth into the night sky. Each year, they evoke the shape of the Twin Towers beginning at dusk on September 11 and fading with the dawn on September 12. Each year, they honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of 2001 and illuminate the sky as a silent, symbolic tribute.
The Municipal Art Society sponsors the display each year. For more information, see the New York Times article.
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