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Lighting

A compilation of HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, products, and tips on lighting for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.


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A Smart Home Built Smart

Custom builder August Homes blends efficient, high-tech home automation systems with high-performance, sustainable building strategies
 


Products

Luxury Switches

The French luxury switches brand Meljac has developed a new solid brass collection in collaboration with Australian designer Marc Newson.


Design

Guest Column: Blurred Lines

Using floor-to-ceiling sliding or folding glass doors is an effective means of enhancing the connection between interior spaces and the outdoors.


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Loox LED system

The Loox LED system from Häfele brings a universal, worldwide power system where switches, lights, and drivers are plug and play, with no extra wiring or soldering required.

Green & Sustainable

11 kitchen and bath design trends for 2011

Dark natural finishes, induction cooktops, satin nickel faucets, and LED lighting are among the top design trends for kitchens and bathrooms for 2011, according to a survey of more than 100 designers who are members of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. The survey identified seven kitchen trends and four bathroom trends.

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Products: Lighting and Electrical

Lighting and electrical products from Meyda Lighting, Pass & Seymour and more that were featured in the January 2008 issue of Custom Builder magazine.

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Products: Lighting + Electrical

Included in this overview are products from W.A.C. Lighting, Leviton and Meyda Lighting

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Lighting: Vaulted ceilings, 'light shelves' help illuminate an interior

Nothing transforms more than the power of light. The interior of this late 1960s-style split-level was dark and dated with 8-foot ceilings and a cramped kitchen. It presented both a challenge and an opportunity. Here's how this remodeling firm handled the challenge.

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