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They love to utilize found objects unique to their clients, yet the most important thing they do is help their clients interpret their own personal style.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><strong>How do you define your Design Style?</strong></span></em>My design style comes from travel. The pieces that I have borrowed from this beautiful planet all come from my travel. I began my journey when I visited Guadalajara Mexico 12 years ago. At the time I owned a small construction firm and was mainly remodeling homes and commercial properties. My jaw dropped so much in Guadalajara my friends that went with me nicknamed me DROPJAW. It was then my love affair began with artists of </span><span style="font-size: small;">all sorts. I cleaned out my savings account buying beautiful pieces of art/decor/furniture/lighting and more while my friends were recovering from the night before. I had absolutely no plans on what to do next. I had enough to load a 40 foot truck plus more. When I came back I decided to search for a retail space and found a very small hole in the wall signed a lease and opened. I eventually moved from that tiny space and into a twenty thousand square foot space - I was bringing containers from India - Peru - Brazil - Europe and of course Mexico. During the upswing in real estate, I was known as the guy with the exotic -One Of A Kind pieces and did well. I have had to evolve in this changing market and downsize. I'm now in a two thousand square foot retail space in Westlake Village and buying from local wholesalers and also have a design studio showroom in Calabasas, CA.<br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color: #999999;">How do you access/interpret an Clients interior style? What are the most important factors in creating a compelling design?</span></em></strong><br />Many times a client cannot articulate exactly what they are wanting and it is up to me to bring it out for them. I'm my best when I can climb up in their head and gradually pull out the pictures they see and lay them out. Something manifests in me - a feeling of first gratitude then happiness and then i</span><span style="font-size: small;">nspiration.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><em><strong>What inspires you?</strong></em></span><br />My inspiration comes not from what I believe in or what I may know about a space, but it's the client who has called me to help them bring out their desires.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><em><strong>Can you provide a simple design tip that someone can implement right away?</strong></em></span><br />I would say when searching for a piece take your time. Don't button up something to just finish up a room from being impatient. That's not easy for me to say cause I don't have the best of patience, but I have learned through trial and error that it is the special pieces that truly bring you most joy and inspiration .Next time you're on a road trip or vacation or find yourself in a local antique store - Look- touch - feel...Allow your mind to open up. Something that catches your eye and your jaw drops and allow the energy to guide you to what your eyes are showing you. I truly Love my pieces. Each one of them have a little story...And there is nothing like finishing a space with the ability to someday look back and think wow I remember that moment.<br /><br />Contact Harris House Design at (818) 889-8647 and visit their website, <a href="http://harrishousedesign.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong>HarrisHouseDesign.com</strong></span></a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em>Visit our Website at </em></strong></span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>Shop.StatewideLighting.com</em></strong></span></a><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em> or </em></strong></span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>LookatMyFire.com</em></strong></span></a> </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k2VqwqWYuVQ0_A9-sbpl7sC-8IEVip0mSsmluyoCGaJ1-slruCy9RL9672qU5LfXai-GU1v4fqeO_gV8OyDf-HbKBDPkz3Gz6zcJTIUka_0zYqvMfaAFFusM2uAiyfeW2SJlx3GAR4w/s1600/136_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4k2VqwqWYuVQ0_A9-sbpl7sC-8IEVip0mSsmluyoCGaJ1-slruCy9RL9672qU5LfXai-GU1v4fqeO_gV8OyDf-HbKBDPkz3Gz6zcJTIUka_0zYqvMfaAFFusM2uAiyfeW2SJlx3GAR4w/s200/136_0.jpg" width="200" /></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Spotlight on: <span style="color: #eeeeee;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Isabel Dellinger </span><span style="color: #cccccc;">Candelaria</span> </span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong><br />
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<em>Isabel Dellinger Candelaria is the owner of <strong><a href="http://www.earthandimages.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Earth and Images</span></a></strong><span style="color: red;">,</span> her home furnishings showroom, and <strong><span style="color: red;">IDID & Associates</span></strong>, her interior design firm. She holds a BS in Psychology from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology and is a graduate of the American Institute of Interior Design. She consults regularly with design professionals as well as the general public on all matters of interior design. Prior to owning Earth and Images she managed a custom furniture and cabinet store and mastered retail merchandising. Raised in northern New Mexico, Isabel has now lived in Scottsdale, AZ since the late 1990’s.</em></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #999999;"><em>1) What is your personal style at home?</em></span></strong><br />
A good mixture of elegance and casual with a focus on entertaining since Mark and I both love to cook and have people over. Our place is real cozy, and kid friendly!<br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #999999;"><br />2) I noticed on your website you specialize in Investment Dressing. What is Investment Dressing?</span></em></strong>Investment dressing for the home is acquiring timeless beauties that don't go out of style. We focus on offering collectables that will have as much presence and intrigue today as they will years from now. They remain relevant although time marches on.<br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #999999;"><br />3) Does your background in Psychology influence your Design choices?</span></em></strong><br />
My background in psychology is vital for my success with clients. It helps me lead them where they want to go, and helps me understand subtle clues and read between the lines to get them there.<br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #999999;"><br />4) What inspires you?</span></em></strong><br />
I look for inspiration everywhere so it always seems to find me. I love to see ordinary things in a new way so they become a surprise! My most satisfying design effects come from using art as inspiration.<br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #999999;"><br />5) Can you give us a simple design tip that we can use right away?</span></em></strong><br />
Store away clutter- edit something out to create more empty space...and then fill it back up with something that makes you happy.<br />
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Contact Isabel Dellinger Candelaria at (480) 596-0498, via email <a href="mailto:isabel@earthandimages.com"><span style="color: red;">isabel@earthandimages.com</span></a> and visit her website, <a href="http://www.earthandimages.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Earth and Images</span></a><span style="color: red;">.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em>Visit our Website at </em></strong></span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>Shop.StatewideLighting.com</em></strong></span></a><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em> or </em></strong></span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>LookatMyFire.com</em></strong></span></a></span>Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763389053153625468.post-83093133533144122432013-11-06T13:54:00.000-08:002013-11-06T13:54:56.275-08:00Home Decor: Five Questions with Top Designers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>Spotlight on <em>Tabitha Evans</em> of </strong><a href="http://www.tabithaevansdesign.com/home.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: red;">Tabitha Evans Design</span></strong></a><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color: #999999;">1) What is your personal design style at home?</span></em></strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyacluqsNAAlmLeD7W1_dNW33_eXgXFxW8piw8ME9lFQVmsp_2fz7DFQnSCh71Ixr8zL5Z-HF1oG5lrIfVHdsGx5YxnTzi3vkty7zB2Zl-S8FajH1qWUIqWVuTmARngLXN_bJechyphenhyphen01hw/s1600/9c1f8e661d0c34abdbd5c4860b253279%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyacluqsNAAlmLeD7W1_dNW33_eXgXFxW8piw8ME9lFQVmsp_2fz7DFQnSCh71Ixr8zL5Z-HF1oG5lrIfVHdsGx5YxnTzi3vkty7zB2Zl-S8FajH1qWUIqWVuTmARngLXN_bJechyphenhyphen01hw/s200/9c1f8e661d0c34abdbd5c4860b253279%255B1%255D.jpg" width="200" /></a>Eclectic - My husband I have traveled and collected interesting pieces from all over the world.<br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em>2) I notice the Room +24 and the Room +Box choices on your website, what inspired this intriguing approach to Design? </em></strong></span>I think everyone deserves great design! I put together some affordable options. <br /><br /><strong>Room + Box</strong> - Some people love DIY and need a little assistance. This option allows them to shop at their leisure or when their budget permits without compromising their design. <br /><br /><strong>Room + 24</strong> - It is simply a 24 hour make over. We use what the client already possesses and take the budget they give us to update/modify their current look. These are two great options for cost effective solutions and can be given as a gift also!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW3oiYNvfFm0yjY6H9DJyce4c2S17sE2Hyilmy-kd5uIewjjPxelLXVPjjfJiJMBxS44w5T4c3jkW1Ec1Oh13JwHQsW6PLAY18ha4GbvsfzqZaQBZUrnuoEaxIZpUO0npQiYlCaS9PMU/s1600/173cbc397a420c2864c5c485ca00779d%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW3oiYNvfFm0yjY6H9DJyce4c2S17sE2Hyilmy-kd5uIewjjPxelLXVPjjfJiJMBxS44w5T4c3jkW1Ec1Oh13JwHQsW6PLAY18ha4GbvsfzqZaQBZUrnuoEaxIZpUO0npQiYlCaS9PMU/s200/173cbc397a420c2864c5c485ca00779d%5B1%5D.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><strong><em><span style="color: #999999;">3) Are you involved in Fashion and Film Communities, as well as, Design? </span></em></strong>I love fashion & film. I try to attend fashion events when available! I think it's important to know and follow trends. I also do staging for TV commercials, films, etc. My husband has a production company and I had the opportunity to work with him on all sorts of fun projects.<br />
<br /><strong><em><span style="color: #999999;">4) What inspires you?</span></em></strong><br />
I find inspiration all over! My mentor, Lynne Beyer continues to be a huge inspiration in my life. My wonderful husband and beautiful children inspire me daily.<br />
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One thing I notice people have trouble with is clutter. My tip, things that clutter up deal with it as soon as you get it in your hands. Example: mail - look through it and throw out what you aren't keeping as soon as you walk in...don't set on the counter. Put your bills where they belong and magazines in their proper holder/place.<br /><br />Contact <strong>Tabitha Evans</strong> at (480) 236-3784 or by email <a href="mailto:tab@tabithaevansdesign.com"><a href="mailto:tab@tabithaevansdesign.comVisit"><span style="color: red;">tab@tabithaevansdesign.com</span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"> and visit</a> her website: <a href="http://www.tabithaevansdesign.com/home.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Tabitha Evans Design</span></a>. <br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em>Visit our Website at </em></strong></span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>Shop.StatewideLighting.com</em></strong></span></a><span style="color: #999999;"><strong><em> or </em></strong></span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;"><strong><em>LookatMyFire.com</em></strong></span></a></a><br />
Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763389053153625468.post-80274816849365609772013-09-23T08:56:00.002-07:002013-09-23T08:56:50.995-07:00Home Decor: Five Questions with Top DesignersSpotlight on Local Designer, <b>Tamara Johnson of <a href="http://togetherinteriors.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Together Interiors, LLC</span></a></b><br />
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<i>I started out in the furniture industry over 20 years ago and just loved working with fabrics putting together fun palates with mixed patterns, textures, colors, etc. I then expanded my practice to be an expert window treatment design to include custom bedding and furniture. I have one of the largest private fabric/trim libraries in the Scottsdale area which allows me to help client’s find the perfect fabric for any application.</i></div>
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<i>Large Ikat, stripes, and bold colors continue to be a huge success. </i></div>
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<i>Black/Greys blended with Citron, Orange, and Cobalt Blues are really fun for the pop that every space needs.<br /></i><br />
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<i>I grew up with my mother using fabric as wallpaper so I think it is really cool. It adds another dimension to a wall treatment that Faux just can’t do. Also adds some sound absorption so it is great for bedrooms and entertainment spaces.</i></div>
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<i>Every day as I go into client’s homes and then go out shopping – the combinations are endless and exciting. I just love finding new things and creating unique arrangements in client’s home. Sometimes it is just the smallest thing that I find can be the center of a space. </i></div>
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<i>Placing furniture or an area rug on an angle to give the room a fresh perspective is just a simple way to make a huge change by simple moving something on an angle.</i></div>
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<b><i>Contact Tamara Johnson at (480) 595-1010 or via her website, <span style="color: red;"><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://togetherinteriors.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Together Interiors, LLC</span></a> </span><br /></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #999999;">Visit our Website at </span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Shop.StatewideLighting.com</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> or </span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;">LookatMyFire.com</span></a></i></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5B3kF_nsIsCDRxN-CQovabWYsVK7sSYhTqVNZ9JFI0Kp7YHMICUGz0nzPuV00IVdWMScPezh5Ix3qJ4aPHtBfiiYufySnW6jcDjTojKBQOUg_4INiC8JNxP8WQxZvZNYH1hpbN2pqzA/s1600/1012369_539494666098035_1339761635_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5B3kF_nsIsCDRxN-CQovabWYsVK7sSYhTqVNZ9JFI0Kp7YHMICUGz0nzPuV00IVdWMScPezh5Ix3qJ4aPHtBfiiYufySnW6jcDjTojKBQOUg_4INiC8JNxP8WQxZvZNYH1hpbN2pqzA/s200/1012369_539494666098035_1339761635_n.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #999999;"><b>1)Your designs seem to make each space look expansive. What is your technique? </b></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>My technique for making a space seem larger is using subtle, tone on tone patterns and colors. Keeping the color scheme continuous from floor to walls to ceiling gives the illusion of more space. Using texture and bright pops of color in artwork and accessories personalizes the room. </i></span></h3>
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<i style="font-weight: normal;">My absolute favorite room to design is the powder room. One reason; you can splurge in a powder room. Since the space is smaller, you need less material which means you can budget for items that might be too costly for a master bathroom. In a powder room color and texture both make a big impact; so it’s fun to mix and match finishes. </i></div>
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">You can reconnect with your home by doing simple updates like changing out hardware on your cabinets; bringing in some fresh accessories or adding new </span></i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>lighting. </i> </span></div>
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<i>I use anything and everything around me for inspiration. It might be as simple as a fabric swatch or as complex as a unique piece of furniture.</i></div>
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<i>One of my favorite design tricks is to expand a frameless piece of art by painting around the canvas, adding depth to the art and the room.</i></div>
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<i>Over the years my design style has evolved from a mix of treasured pieces that each told a story through color and styles to where it is now. Streamlined, clean, nature-based colors and elements punctuated by color. As my inner world has become more calm and grace-filled so has my environment.</i><br />
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<i>I uncover my client’s style through a combination of looking and listening. I find that most people have a good idea in mind but don’t know how to articulate it in design and color. My goal is to get “the beautiful vision they have in their mind and have it show up in their home.” By becoming good at listening actively as they, I often intuitively see what they see in their mind before they even show me the first inspiration piece or room image.</i><br />
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<i>Balance. As humans we are always seeking balance both consciously and subconsciously. This carries into design and color. Think about how varying amounts and types of color -- warm and cool, light and dark, dull and intense – can create harmony or discord. It is the characteristics of the color even more than the specific colors that I focus on to create a successful </i><br />
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<i>Art! I enjoy simply being in the presence of great art and have spent many hours sitting in a museum soaking up my surroundings. I also enjoy creating art, which for me is a very intimate dialog between the world I see and how I see the world. I create to understand and see not so show or sell.</i><br />
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<i>Up the sizzle or sophistication in any design by standing back and checking to see that you have value contrast and balance. </i><br />
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<i>Value is the relative lightness or darkness of a color. One of the mistakes people make is to use colors that are too similar in value when trying to create distinctive spaces. A common mistake is too try to match your colors too closely rather than layering slightly different tones and shades from the same color family, which is much more interesting to the eye.</i><br />
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<i>Keep the majority of darker hues lower in the room, the mid-tones in the middle and lighter colors higher. This duplicates the way we are used to seeing color in nature and there is a comfort in that familiarity. The natural balance adds to the soothing qualities of low-key colors. </i><br />
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Contact Kate Smith of <a href="http://www.sensationalcolor.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Sensational Color</span></a> at (631) 630-6263 or via email at <a href="mailto:ksmith@sensationalcolor.com"><span style="color: red;">ksmith@sensationalcolor.com</span></a>. Visit our website at <a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/"><span style="color: red;">Shop.StatewideLighting.com</span></a> or <a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;">LookatMyFire.com</span></a></div>
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Spotlight on: Heather Bates<br /><a href="http://hbatesdesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">H. Bates Interior Design</span></a></h4>
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I grew up with British Colonial influences.</span></i><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;"><b>2) Did any specific family members influence your choice to get into Design, if not, what did? </b></span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">The females in my family have a long line of artistic ability. This came out in painting and music and tasteful decor. Pretty much from young childhood, I was always thinking on how to improve my spaces and moving items around, repainting furniture and such/. I dabbled in oil painting and was musically inclined. I sang a lot in choirs, and at one time played three instruments: The flute, Violin and Piano, the last of which was my main one.</span></i><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><span style="color: #999999;"><b>3) I notice from your portfolio that your designs are minimalistic, i.e. beautiful, purposefully placed pieces with significant space in your total Design. Is that characteristic of your Design style?</b></span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">I'm glad you could figure that out! Yes, I prefer clean site lines and am not one to keep a collection, or have lots of accessories. What I do have is a lot of framed </span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUs_O9Gzykbs210rXA2qprOIFiuQqERRiJJr3H_S4FvlpU1KqQv2o2r09LMqq9Rizyj04-ooVh9CjrcDlP3_FoUJkhFoZ4hxpAKJGcZS5bJEVjrseWYZi2Fib7ltQ4hNARivl2q8gSxc/s1600/emma3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUs_O9Gzykbs210rXA2qprOIFiuQqERRiJJr3H_S4FvlpU1KqQv2o2r09LMqq9Rizyj04-ooVh9CjrcDlP3_FoUJkhFoZ4hxpAKJGcZS5bJEVjrseWYZi2Fib7ltQ4hNARivl2q8gSxc/s200/emma3.png" width="200" /></a><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">artwork (probably too much) and family heirlooms that have a certain place in my home. I even keep my electrical kitchen appliances in the pantry when not being used. I can't even watch "Hoarders" on TV, it makes my skin crawl and I feel instantly overwhelmed by ALL THE STUFF.</span></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDquMmmhCl4lrwRYmtANdU-xt6AzlY3uydddineIP_dxQCPrnCd6IwV1j5UGu-9ToMjd1978oG4TTnZRchG8fUhtIKAWHL8HXhBo3EQ2L5D3RpCL2jLq754VOT2vlmwVsFOyQh42SZre0/s1600/emma2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDquMmmhCl4lrwRYmtANdU-xt6AzlY3uydddineIP_dxQCPrnCd6IwV1j5UGu-9ToMjd1978oG4TTnZRchG8fUhtIKAWHL8HXhBo3EQ2L5D3RpCL2jLq754VOT2vlmwVsFOyQh42SZre0/s200/emma2.png" width="200" /></a><b style="color: #999999;"><br /><br />4) What inspires you?</b><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">I am inspired by color and what I see as the miraculous work of Mother Nature. Design is in everything from flower petals to the </span></i><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">clouds in the sky. My expression of this inspiration is in the full effect of the depth of color, intricacies of design - say in molding,trims or inlaid furniture, and how it relates to our interior and exterior spaces.</span></i><i><br /></i><b><span style="color: #999999;"><br /><br />5) Can you give us a quick Design tip that we can implement right away?</span></b><i style="font-weight: normal;">Break up the monotony of your space by using one item that doesn't normally belong there. This </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGGRfFdVkF5SKiXg6ewNBIo7Yh_3S2HmWcH7Jb1AMhsGvjJt0sC4bTNvr_S3HDs8IoETYe3dir6KkpGzWaIJbTWlEFWZpi48ofJUCAndW5W0loHcTKoxHFrMdL1xpHEx2d9Mb4DY9wlQ/s1600/emma4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimGGRfFdVkF5SKiXg6ewNBIo7Yh_3S2HmWcH7Jb1AMhsGvjJt0sC4bTNvr_S3HDs8IoETYe3dir6KkpGzWaIJbTWlEFWZpi48ofJUCAndW5W0loHcTKoxHFrMdL1xpHEx2d9Mb4DY9wlQ/s200/emma4.png" width="198" /></a><i style="font-weight: normal;">doesn't have to be large. It could be something in a totally unrelated color, or from your travels. You'll get comments and maybe even have a story to tell about how you acquired the piece.</i></h4>
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<i style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></i><i style="font-weight: normal;">Contact Heather Bates of <a href="http://hbatesdesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">H. Bates Interior Design</span></a> at </i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>(703) 625-0031 or via her profile on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/ejid49/emma-james-inspired-design-llc" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Houzz</span></a>. Visit our website: <a href="http://shopstatewidelighting.com/"><span style="color: red;">ShopStatewideLighting.com</span></a> or<a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: red;">LookatMyFire.com</span></a></i></span></h4>
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<b><span style="color: #999999;">1) What is your personal design style at home? (I read your article </span><a href="http://www.sinteriordesign.com/pdfs/10_07%20Lasky.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">‘What is your Design Style’</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> and I really want to share with our readers your personal preferences, especially as it relates to your affinity for our four legged friends)</span></b><br />
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<i>My personal design style is what I call warm contemporary. Clean lines, with modern organic materials such as cork flooring, recycled woods, linens, woven shades, bright whimsical art and accessories. My four legged family members are always kept in mind when selection of materials and finishes are made. The cork flooring hides scratch marks and masks noise from little nails clip clopping about. The cat’s scratching area in the great room is a modern design that almost looks like an accessory item. The sheepskin ‘throws’ on the leather dining chairs provide comfort for the people and a great nesting option for the cat. So the pets can look out one of the windows in the great room, the woven shade is raised 30”. This way they can look out without potentially destroying the shade. There is a small wool rug placed in front of the window too.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>2) What parts of the home are most challenging for you and why?</b></span><br />
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<i>The open area that often is above the top of the kitchen cabinets is the most challenging. When I first began my design career people were fond of filling them with lots of faux foliage (what I call dust collectors) and other objects. Most of the time the scale and proportion of the items were too small. When tasked with accessorizing this area , I choose well scaled accessory items that are carefully grouped and not over done.</i></div>
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<span style="color: #999999;"><b>3) How do you overcome those challenges for a clients’ successful experience?</b></span><br />
<i>For this challenge the best way to address it is by selecting and placing the accessories so they can see in real time, in the actual spaces.</i><br />
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<i>The world around us is inspiration! Nature is a great teacher of how different colors and textures work together. I am an avid reader of trade magazines, blogs, and design related web sites.</i><br />
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<i>Change out your accent pillows or add some . This can be done in common living spaces such as the great room, as well as in the bedrooms. New sizes, shapes, fabrics and colors on the accent pillows can give a space an entirely new look and feel for a minimal investment.</i><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #999999;">Contact Suzanne Lasky </span><span style="color: red;">(480) 220-4659</span><span style="color: #999999;"> or via </span><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.sinteriordesign.com/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">S Interior Design</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #999999;"> You can view more of her work on </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/sinteriordesign/__public" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Houzz</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> or her </span><a href="http://www.sinteriordesign.com/interior_design_gallery.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Interior Design Gallery</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #999999;">Visit our website at </span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/"><span style="color: red;">Shop.StatewideLighting.com</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> or </span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: red;">LookatMyFire.com</span></a></i></b><br />
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Spotlight on local Designer Tanya Shively, ASID and LEED AP<br /><a href="http://www.sesshudesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Sesshu Design Associates</span></a><br /><br /><i>"Live in an eco-friendly home without sacrificing style, comfort or convenience. You can have the beautiful and luxurious eco-friendly interior you deserve."</i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Sesshu Design Associates, are 'passionate about bringing beauty into the world by creating a sense of place through quiet, elegant details' and 'inspired by the natural beauty of each site, actively seeking ways to protect our environment by incorporating sustainable and green interior design' into their projects. Offering both Interior Design and Green Design options, Sesshu Design is making a long term impact with their compelling ideas and innovative designs.</div>
<br /><br />We asked Five Questions of Tanya Shively, Principle Interior and Owner of Sesshu Design Associates:</h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08KNSr618U28hrRoKVia3djJ4LL4NuqXPd59UZH-0dopyzihaAPHz_2kJ2D_4i6bdUXZXCx1j3o599K3tahr0tPcS7UVzAwwyA_1d3lDPTrWhnojVBx3_oH-GdkmKIKX0tnYhGHaxaz0/s1600/metzger+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg08KNSr618U28hrRoKVia3djJ4LL4NuqXPd59UZH-0dopyzihaAPHz_2kJ2D_4i6bdUXZXCx1j3o599K3tahr0tPcS7UVzAwwyA_1d3lDPTrWhnojVBx3_oH-GdkmKIKX0tnYhGHaxaz0/s200/metzger+008.jpg" width="150" /></a><br /><span style="color: #999999;">1) What is your personal design style at home?</span><br /><i style="font-weight: normal;">My personal home is contemporary but not cold- warm colors, comfortable seating and a bit of eclectic sentimental pieces mixed in as well.</i></h4>
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<br /><span style="color: #999999;">2) I notice you liked Composite Countertops. What’s another recent Green innovation that is exciting to you?</span><br /><i style="font-weight: normal;">LED lighting is probably the most exciting thing to come along- with new technology in bulbs that can go into any fixture, we now can make any style more efficient.</i></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGiyaejGikzVyxi_d8gLsvRvCw3SC5DGz1YPGmKgQYlLxhuK4DCP7VAgoNBEENiC0lexnfahnBAia5-zUC0z7FlZ3T-q_paD2YurYJeotqH-UuCciOm2oiLe4IGFuXB_PEn_ODGaQ1TI/s1600/GdC+-+Dst+Mtn-+Surroundjpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxGiyaejGikzVyxi_d8gLsvRvCw3SC5DGz1YPGmKgQYlLxhuK4DCP7VAgoNBEENiC0lexnfahnBAia5-zUC0z7FlZ3T-q_paD2YurYJeotqH-UuCciOm2oiLe4IGFuXB_PEn_ODGaQ1TI/s200/GdC+-+Dst+Mtn-+Surroundjpg.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><span style="color: #999999;">3) Is there anything that you steer clients away from in Green Technologies in relationship to design?</span><br /><i style="font-weight: normal;">I think the direction clients need to focus on depends on their personal priorities. For instance, if health is critical, then we focus on clean air, daylight, access to nature, etc. OR if energy efficiency is a priority, then we focus on technology, climate control through window coverings, home automation and lighting control systems, etc.</i></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTgN2cVW211my0cmtcXlEp9rybvkFlX4sALKUw3YqQW9o6c6HL1Ky3-3cj5Pgk2ZBSOP0hjeQJbJ3xhuupNpxoM36lAKxlTOga1-Ve1J1ra44MT102fJsii8ZhXHBX2cv59_RsRjxja0/s1600/Office+LOW+RES+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwTgN2cVW211my0cmtcXlEp9rybvkFlX4sALKUw3YqQW9o6c6HL1Ky3-3cj5Pgk2ZBSOP0hjeQJbJ3xhuupNpxoM36lAKxlTOga1-Ve1J1ra44MT102fJsii8ZhXHBX2cv59_RsRjxja0/s200/Office+LOW+RES+(2).jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><span style="color: #999999;">4) What inspires you?</span><br /><i style="font-weight: normal;">I am inspired by great design in all forms- artwork, beautiful cars (especially the new electric and fuel cell models coming out), architecture, and the work of other amazing designers.</i></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TnTA3N3WibX3Q3_WM7RBEAk6J2-gxam0k4V96nTP2eEKfAUMUgYQwejEjjrxywzosb5BmFobgjNCf5fubkbvfcGBKNAlMBykXsVMfa14Fh_EFizoTgcHWIYE53ZLAmvRkjSGIXd4EbI/s1600/Master+Bedroom+LOW+RES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-TnTA3N3WibX3Q3_WM7RBEAk6J2-gxam0k4V96nTP2eEKfAUMUgYQwejEjjrxywzosb5BmFobgjNCf5fubkbvfcGBKNAlMBykXsVMfa14Fh_EFizoTgcHWIYE53ZLAmvRkjSGIXd4EbI/s200/Master+Bedroom+LOW+RES.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><span style="color: #999999;">5) Can you give us a quick design tip that we can implement right away?</span><br /><i style="font-weight: normal;">My favorite design tip is to not be afraid of color. So many people shy away from using color in their home and stick with "safe" neutrals to the extent that their home becomes boring and lacks personality. So choose color(s) that you love, and find a way to incorporate it into you rooms- in a pillow, in paint, in accessories, etc.</i></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span style="color: red;"><br />Contact Tanya Shively at </span><a href="http://www.sesshudesign.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #999999;">Sesshu Design Associates</span></a><span style="color: red;">, (480) 275-2968 and visit our website at </span><a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">Shop.StatewideLighting.com</span></a><span style="color: red;"> or </span><a href="http://lookatmyfire.com/"><span style="color: #999999;">LookatMyFire.com</span></a></i></span></h4>
Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763389053153625468.post-89486262927816400132013-08-12T08:49:00.000-07:002013-08-12T11:58:21.101-07:00Home Decor: Five Questions with Top Designers<span style="background-color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome Back to the Statewide Lighting Blog! In this series, we'll be asking five questions of top designers and remodelers locally, nationally and from all over the world to bring you the best insights for creating an interior/exterior design that you will love. Each Designer will also provide a simple design tip that you can use right away. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6IBgHe6_pdp0ROWVa85wwB__hfHssBEcyrbYH1AGmO83OMipfXYjSSd6yAekHaWH0Z3hgYSyXRGkr8Lh26MXw6dZrhFxW587PEK5Y1lOfHTN8JzHsNsg0OpIB0hOokxUkS3YWkPoGCU/s1600/254503_2141150734118_1821929_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6IBgHe6_pdp0ROWVa85wwB__hfHssBEcyrbYH1AGmO83OMipfXYjSSd6yAekHaWH0Z3hgYSyXRGkr8Lh26MXw6dZrhFxW587PEK5Y1lOfHTN8JzHsNsg0OpIB0hOokxUkS3YWkPoGCU/s1600/254503_2141150734118_1821929_n.jpg" /></span></a><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spotlight on VITA BURDI, Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer Remodeler, <a href="http://djshome.com/"><span style="color: red;">DJ's Home Improvements</span></a></span></h2>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYy2Z2al5fCFHzDb7WDWRWuL5_zgyHlbRH0PsE1y0N1OsJrTQ9-12FccFhktAJp0qG6giWH1zRLZG15xI6UeweWiHkQO9ZAlmBhEqKE58zL2T37EW5mzaJN2I4uAeZPmqnOj1MGnjW7ug/s1600/972168_10201817288299687_558050334_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYy2Z2al5fCFHzDb7WDWRWuL5_zgyHlbRH0PsE1y0N1OsJrTQ9-12FccFhktAJp0qG6giWH1zRLZG15xI6UeweWiHkQO9ZAlmBhEqKE58zL2T37EW5mzaJN2I4uAeZPmqnOj1MGnjW7ug/s200/972168_10201817288299687_558050334_n.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mPjjTLW2LTgWFrtpAeH6X_l12FInwWIiZ63dSts4tGdmARVLFwQlZzYA9yrlML0P5EHQJW6j-7b_t39iH9dXq_fYUw57hTPURfP72jfiGxKf7vhyphenhyphenyI1tZbK62qYxWj1Kc0gS48Uw7kw/s1600/Angle+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="background-color: black; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8mPjjTLW2LTgWFrtpAeH6X_l12FInwWIiZ63dSts4tGdmARVLFwQlZzYA9yrlML0P5EHQJW6j-7b_t39iH9dXq_fYUw57hTPURfP72jfiGxKf7vhyphenhyphenyI1tZbK62qYxWj1Kc0gS48Uw7kw/s200/Angle+1.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="background-color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>1) What is your design style?</b></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">
</span></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Whatever style helps my clients to fall in love with their homes again...
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2) How do you access/interpret a Clients interior style?
</b></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Reviewing their home, "LISTENING" to their hopes and dreams for the rooms they want to create.
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3) What are the most important factors in creating a <i>compelling design?
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4) What inspires you?
</b></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Life itself is a palette of excitement, I love to play with lighting, to give a pop of color where none was expected, to introduce a prism to reflect light....<b>awe inspiring lighting is the crowning touch for most rooms</b></i></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>
5) Can you provide a simple design tip that someone can implement right away?
</b></span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>Yes, only fill your room with items that sparkle and give you great pleasure to look at. A vintage find at a garage sale can be as charming as an original masterpiece, so have fun with the design.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact Ms. Burdi at (516) 775-8696</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit our website at<a href="http://shop.statewidelighting.com/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: red;">Shop.Statewidelighting.com</span></a> or <span style="color: red;">Lookatmyfire.com</span><span style="line-height: 11.333333015441895px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b></b></span></span></span><br />
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Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763389053153625468.post-39513724663369184612009-07-21T11:05:00.000-07:002011-09-07T07:38:53.981-07:00LED - Now or Later?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HCpHxnFNc4GHqhT5jzIlt3N6I5Vr0WR3YZzYTm_Srh7w4AN19mIZS0za7dtLomTEkboWrqd6PfyH-ACHmY_ZWPbon3aJTnVB9xJxaCwL2UQnfzjERMQurnk32qGTmM1GVaygTbyuAzY/s1600-h/led_dim_par30_sm%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 101px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 106px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360978717832440754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HCpHxnFNc4GHqhT5jzIlt3N6I5Vr0WR3YZzYTm_Srh7w4AN19mIZS0za7dtLomTEkboWrqd6PfyH-ACHmY_ZWPbon3aJTnVB9xJxaCwL2UQnfzjERMQurnk32qGTmM1GVaygTbyuAzY/s320/led_dim_par30_sm%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>LED lamps are the new wave in lamps. Lasting 10 times longer than incandescent, no mercury like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">CFL's</span>, the color is almost as good, lumen output is close to the same and some are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">dimmable</span>. So why aren't we buying them? Mostly the answer I hear is because they are expensive. LED, the saying "You get what you pay for" really rings true. Good LED diodes are in good lamps, cheap LED diodes are in cheap lamps.<br /><br /><br /><div>Lets take that argument and look at it. As a rule in technology everything usually gets cheaper every year, BUT it only drops approximately 5 -10 percent per year. The energy savings for one LED lamp is approximately 80 percent over conventional incandescent. If you are one of those that would like to wait for the cheap price you will be missing out on 5 to 6 years of 80% savings. The amount of money saved over the next 6 years well outweighs the cost if purchased now and you will still have 10 to 15 years life left on the bulb. You will never recoup the loss. These lamps are ideal for homes with the lower 8' or 9' ceilings because the heat from LED lamps is far less, saving money with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">airconditioning</span> cost. Homes with ceilings over 12' benefits are you don't have to change the bulbs. </div><br /><br /><div>Another way you may want to use LED lamps is for your landscape lighting. Here the saving has to be worked on a little differently. Looking at a traditional landscape job, if you use 150 watt transformer to light up trees for example, you would normally only be able to use 6 - 20w spots. With LED you can use up to 15 heads on the same transformer, making a layout of some jobs easier and more dramatic in it's effect. Your savings would be 150 watts over using traditional heads or if 5 to 6 heads are all you need drop the size of the transformer down to a 60w saving you 90 watts. Note; beware when purchasing 12v LED lamps, you need to make sure of the type transformers you have either electronic or magnetic and buy the correct lamp. </div><br /><br /><div>On the web we are at: <a href="http://statewidelighting.com/shop/">http://statewidelighting.com/shop/</a> or <a href="http://statewidelighting.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15&sort=20a&page=2">http://statewidelighting.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">cPath</span>=15&sort=20a&page=2</a></div>Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3763389053153625468.post-24060446680572877812009-07-17T07:28:00.000-07:002009-07-17T10:37:17.628-07:00Ceiling Fans / Energy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q7zZd2xWFmLPPA9pdfqPeGAUiSg-1SPKnWj-fnOCN7X0M_FI7dXHWMWTYZ-1LvAs74XlrsrQPtTAZ10BDo7DjkEDz3BUo4lWXaKau2cbR_Ibx0F7hiUcfbb5KRKxYH6pP18-6mLhTls/s1600-h/Cool+Breeze.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 296px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359481264625428242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q7zZd2xWFmLPPA9pdfqPeGAUiSg-1SPKnWj-fnOCN7X0M_FI7dXHWMWTYZ-1LvAs74XlrsrQPtTAZ10BDo7DjkEDz3BUo4lWXaKau2cbR_Ibx0F7hiUcfbb5KRKxYH6pP18-6mLhTls/s320/Cool+Breeze.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>All manufacturers have ceiling fans with 3, 4, 5 or even 6 blades. Why? The number one reasons is marketing and style, not efficiency. In my opinion the more blades a fan has, the more efficient it will be (to a point). A fan with five or six blades has blades that are in tune with the size of the motor turning the blades. In "tune" means the manufacturers have spent the R&D matching the pitch and length of the blade with the size of the motor. </div><br /><div>Think about a Nascar race, often 3 or 4 cars can break away from the pack and get a good size lead on them but if the rest of the pack gets in line they can catch up and sometimes overtake the leaders and use less energy (fuel) doing so, the reason is vacuum. The movement of the air is more consistent over and through a 5 or 6 blade fan. Fans with more blades also are quieter because they can produce air movement with less energy, which cuts down on the chopping “helicopter” sound some fans make.</div><br /><div>New DOE regulation (went into effect Jan. 09) require ceiling fan manufacturers to print in their catalog's and on the cartons some key information for the consumers. In addition to motor size, pitch and length of blades, Cubic feet per minute (CFM), electric used (watts) and air flow efficiency (CFM/Watt) have been added. Example: 6417 cfm, 70 watts, 91.6 cfm/watt. My opinion the "key" number is cfm/watt. Fans with integrated light kits is another subject for another time. </div><br /><div>Another topic is whether or not you should operate the fan 24hrs or just when you are in the room. Think of it this way, a good fan recirculates the air in a room about every 5 to 10 minutes. All rooms have hot air next to the ceiling and cooler air next to the floor. Most thermostats are on the wall about 5 foot off the floor and your air conditioner cools the air on the floor up to the thermostats height, and does nothing for the air above that height. A ceiling fan running equalizes the temperature in the entire room top to bottom making your air conditioner run less time to keep your house cool, and when your air conditioner shuts down it can stay shut down longer because the fan continues to move cooler air off the floor past the thermostat.</div><br /><div></div><div>My best advice is to buy your ceiling fans from a distributor that displays a variety of motor types and sizes so you can listen for any motor noise. Statewide Lighting's locations have a large selection to listen to and educated staff members to assist you make your decision (most box store do not). On the web we are at: <a href="http://statewidelighting.com/">http://statewidelighting.com</a> or <a href="http://statewidelighting.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1">http://statewidelighting.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1</a> </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>Lighting_in_AZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06976096246992409553noreply@blogger.com0