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Low Voltage Cabinet Lighting Low voltage strip lights function as eclectic and innovative sources of low voltage cabinet lighting Differentiating themselves from overhead lamps and obtrusive fixtures, low voltage cabinet lighting strips conceal their own appearance to render colors and details in a whole new level and quality of light LED Accent Lighting LED accent lights produce a form of illumination that very closely mimics certain qualities of traditional incandescent or xenon lamp sources Because Phantom LED’s are directional lights, they focus a softer light more tightly in one direction and minimize excessive, radiant glare Custom Cabinet Lighting Homes today are more like small buildings than the traditional houses of 40 years past They contain more rooms, more furniture, and more interior custom build outs than previous designs afforded Art Lighting As Art To treat Art lighting as art in and of itself requires first an understanding of the scientific and aesthetic qualities of light Light is a universal constant, because the speed of light is the fastest velocity in physical reality, and it can neither be altered nor exceeded Recessed Art Lighting Fine art carries with it a timeless element that demands preservation Certain types of light, such as standard incandescents and uv-radiant fluorescents can have many damaging affects on paintings and print Modern Art Lighting “Modern art” is a term that was used a bit too much in the seventies and requires some reevaluation and redefinition if we are to use it intelligently in a professional dialogue From an etymologically purist perspective, the term literally means art that represents the challenges, values, and responses of the soul to modern life Professional Picture Lighting Constitutes A Science And An Art Unique Unto Itself Lighting a picture safely and effectively is just as much a work of art as a painting itself It requires a professional understanding of the many nuances that characterizes specific artistic genres Wall Art Lighting As more homeowners redirect their entertainment budgets away from nightlife and invest increasingly larger sums of money in decorating their homes for entertainment, art wall decoration captures more and more of the design market Wall art lighting equipment must remain unobtrusive at all times and still provide adequate illumination to showcase the artwork itself Residential Art Design Residential art design serves to make a home into a work of art itself It offers the power to create a lifestyle space within the living space Restaurant Bar Lighting Effective restaurant bar lighting and hospitality lighting design requires focus on a number of key elements to create an effective, appropriate sensibility for this special place within your establishment Fixtures used in restaurant bar lighting must be energy efficient and avoid filling the room with too much light Outdoor Deck Lighting Outdoor deck lighting can transform even the smallest of decks and gazebos areas into a world of garden illumination and outdoor nightlife Home entertainment during the spring and summer months tends to see a great deal of outside activity centered around the pool and on the deck Display Lights The first display lighting fixtures were fluorescent lights They were highly valued for their ability to use less electricity than incandescent bulbs Retail Display Lighting Retail Display Lighting constitutes a very complex science and generally requires the help of a lighting designer or display lighting expert who can help you choose the right fixtures, bulb types, voltage settings, and lighting controls for your store Any online query will quickly produce an endless array of retail display light fixtures that can quickly overwhelm your senses and your pocket book if you are unsure of what you need House Lighting Every house has light, but few houses have lighting designs that add aesthetic preeminence to the physical dwelling itself The universal nature and psychological power of light make it the most effective decorative element available to man when layered proportional to architecture, landscaping, and indigenous vegetation surrounding the residence Phantom's Canadian Lighting Agents Offer Special Equipment And Support Services To Commercial And Residential Lighting Designers Canadian lighting designers have a new source of display lighting fixtures and art lighting framing projectors Phantom Lighting has opened a number of field offices in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec in order to extend personalized consultative services to contractors working in both commercial and residential arenas Mexico Lighting Manufacturer Sales Representatives Phantom Lighting and its manufacturer agents are placing fine art and displays throughout Mexico in an entirely new quality of light Phantom’s proprietary, patented technology is the only one of its kind in the world, offering seamlessly installed, near-invisible lighting fixtures and the most superb lighting effects imaginable for fine art, sculpture, collectibles, fine hardback books, retail displays, and even antique furniture Phantom Lighting's Manufacturer Representative Sales Agents Bring Proprietary Technology to US Homes and Businesses Throughout the United States, Phantom Lighting manufacturer sales representatives take the many proprietary and unique strategies of our lighting technology to new levels of design and application Phantom extends its influence nationwide with lighting manufacturer agent representatives now in every one of our fifty states Lighting Manufacturer Sales Agents in Central America Understanding a few facts about Central America will help our readers understand why we are so excited about expanding into this market with lighting manufacturers representatives Central American countries are peace-loving democracies, and like all democracies, they do not go to war with one another Lighting Manufacturer Sales Agents in South America South America holds so much promise not only for lighting manufacturers and representative agents, but also for virtually every form of business in the world South America is still relatively under populated, with tremendous potential not only for growth, but for a new kind of growth that can serve as a model for other nations worldwide Cabinet Lighting Installation Partnership with a cabinet lighting manufacturer makes custom cabinet light installation more efficient and precise for the lighting design and electrical contractor Many cabinet lights, such as those made by Phantom, are pre-fabricated to specific vertical, horizontal, and radial dimensions and provide excellent sources for both storage and display cabinet lighting Low Voltage Cabinet Lighting Low voltage strip lights function as eclectic and innovative sources of low voltage cabinet lighting Differentiating themselves from overhead lamps and obtrusive fixtures, low voltage cabinet lighting strips conceal their own appearance to render colors and details in a whole new level and quality of light Linear Cabinet Light Fixtures As interior architecture becomes more sophisticated, and as the functional and the decorative purposes of lighting converge more and more, linear strips are becoming the preferred form of cabinet linear strip lighting fixtures More concealable than puck lights, and capable of much better color rendering than fluorescent lights, linear cabinet light fixtures feature a diversity of festoon lamping options, optional low voltage transformer, and lighting controls that make them not only the most robust type of cabinet light fixtures, but also the most energy efficient cabinet light fixtures on the market Ergonomic Heavy Duty Hydraulic Electric Lift Tables Electric lift tables provide an ergonomic solution to the man y workplace traumas and injuries that can result from repetitive motions, bending, and lifting They are also very efficient tools for improving process flow Lift Tables Lift tables are the ergonomic solution to reducing repetitive motion injury, increasing morale, and maximizing material handling process flow efficiency Cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive stress injuries are cited as two of America’s most common workplace health problems Cantilever Shelving Cantilever shelves enable you to store any awkwardly proportioned or exceptionally lengthy materials safely and conveniently They are extremely beneficial when it comes to converting what you may perceive to be an unusable section of floor space into functional storage space Architectural Lighting In today’s marketplace, general contractors, electricians and property managers are routinely engaged in competitive bidding on commercial construction and architectural lighting projects Working with a commercial lighting distributor who specializes in architectural lighting and who represents multiple manufacturers, gives the commercial designer more freedom to bid specific items without fear of limited options, restriction to only one or two manufacturers, or equipment that fails to meet all necessary safety and light pollution regulatory codes High Pressure Hose Reels A very large number of manufacturing and industrial operations require pressurized water and air for power In order to keep air and water pressure stable and consistent, it is an absolute necessity for you to keep hoses in optimal condition Outdoor Lights Outdoor lighting fixtures work to unify the natural and the man made Homes, patios, landscape features, trees, planters, indigenous vegetations, pathways, and gardens can all be made to look like they not only fit together, but belong together Automatic and Auto-Rewind Hose Reels Auto rewind hose reels are spring-driven reels built for static discharge They do not need an external power source to operate Decorative Lighting Decorative lighting is intended to magnify special works of creativity and enhance keynote features of the general environment within a room While tastes vary greatly and subjectivity always plays a tremendous role in decoration and aesthetics, there are certain accent lighting tools in both interior decorating and interior lighting design that are common to virtually everyone Kitchen Cove Lighting Linear kitchen cove lighting fixtures can provide accent lighting from concealed location near the ceiling Cove lights are ideal sources of ambient illumination in kitchens and can be used to fill the space between the topmost portions of interior walls with light Cove Lighting Fixtures Phantom CM cove lighting fixtures offer architects, builders, lighting design professionals, and electrical contractors the ultimate in performance and flexibility as a seamless, indirect low voltage linear lighting source Because of their low profile design intended to seamlessly compliment any interior cove, valance, or kitchen soffit, CM strip lights offer a more robust decorative lighting source that gives the architect greater freedom of creativity with fewer technical complications Building Cove Lights Cove lighting in buildings is an ideal way to highlight changes in ceiling elevation or variances in the adjoining space between the upper portion of the wall and the ceiling Depending on the amount of natural light in the building, cove lights can be used as either the primary lighting source in the room, or a luxurious and ambient source of accent lighting Flexible Cove Lighting Phantom’s unique linear lighting design allows the product to be field cut for right angles, radius bends or serpentine applications This makes Phantom cove lights exceptionally flexible and ideal for the builder constructing a custom home with eclectic interior architecture Commercial Lighting Systems Commercial lighting systems are far more complex than they appear at face value A multitude of factors influences the choice of equipment, placement of fixtures, and degrees of illumination appropriate to structures, terrain, and after-hours activity Commercial Outdoor Lighting Commercial outdoor lighting requires attention to detail and knowledge of architectural and landscaping elements The challenge of any commercial outdoor lighting project is to synthesize the natural with the artificial into a unified aesthetic that brings multiple elements into a unified field of relationships consisting of complimentary points of view and frames of reference Architectural Outdoor Lighting Architectural outdoor lighting illuminates structure and details of building design and materials It focuses on highlighting materials, architectural style, decorative elements, and beautification of functional building elements Low Voltage Garden Lighting You will experience three tangible and immediate benefits the moment you invest in low voltage garden lights Low voltage garden lights offer greater aesthetic flexibility, greater safety, and greater cost effectiveness Professional Landscape Lighting Many homeowners often think that since any number of nationwide, branded retailers offer enormous selections of exterior lighting fixtures for houses, yard decorations, and landscaping fixtures that they can save on service costs by selectively purchasing attractive fixtures and positioning them in key places that require functional lighting or decorative accent light Commercial Sign Lighting Commercial Lighting Designers like Houston's ILD install commercial sign lights at entrances to subdivisions, hotels, high-rise buildings, golf courses, and other land based signage They focus on creating commercial sign lighting that is tasteful, well shielded, and energy efficient Pay As You Go Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Contracts Pay-as-you-go lighting and landscaping maintenance contracts combine the personalized responsiveness of typical service contracts with pay-as-you-go convenience These lighting and landscape maintenance contracts are the most affordable and efficient way to protect your investment in landscape lighting services Texas Motorcycle Safety Courses Over the past six months, Texas Auto Home Insurance has seen a significant increase in motorcycle traffic in the state of Texas, along with a corresponding increase in the number of motorcycle insurance quotes we issue to interested parties This increase in motorcycle usage directly results from outrageous and painful gas prices Lighting For Paintings Paintings are common in fine homes as well as office space This is not surprising when we consider that painting has been with in one form or fashion for at least 40,000 years Tree Lighting Tree lighting is one of the most superb forms of lighting design Any landscape with large enough trees will be enhanced by this highly sophisticated and innovative lighting technique Home Decorative Lighting Decorative home lighting consists of many layers of lighting sources including display, general, accent, chandeliers and table lampsIndoor decorative lighting should enhance the interior features of a home without overpowering the general, functional lighting required for daily living and home security 2800K Led Festoon Lamps Phantom Lighting Systems has now introduced 2800K LED festoon lamps to the market This is a significant development in our LED accent lighting technology which brings LED festoon lamps closer than ever to the warm color temperatures standard to incandescent light bulbs and to which we have all become accustomed Photometric Lighting Analysis One of the many services that Illuminations Lighting and Design offers to custom home owners, commercial entities, and high-end hospitality lighting clients is a full photometric analysis of their home, business, or grounds We use a specialized software program called AGI32 designed for the calculation of lighting levels and the rendering of electric lighting systems Fine Art and Display Lighting Fine art and display lighting requires excellence in three arenas First, it requires top quality equipment that will maximize artistic expression and not inadvertently damage art or create fire hazard in the process Landscape Lighting Design & Installation For too many homeowners busy elsewhere during daylight hours, their landscape investment can only be enjoyed on weekends when they are at home during the day That loss of daily enjoyment is solvable by transforming darkened grounds into a welcome fantasy of light Home Automation Services Illuminations Lighting and Design delivers specific audiovisual services combined with the latest strategies and controls for home automation technology ILD’s trained and fully certified staff consults extensively with homeowners to determine key areas of need and entertainment preference Houston Electrical Contractors for the Home Basic wiring and electrical outlets prove insufficient to meet the needs of larger or custom-designed homes Larger homes require dedicated circuits to major appliances and entertainment systems Houston Home Construction Houston is expected to grow by 3 million people over the next 5 years Many of these people are moving into higher paying jobs and neighborhoods that afford them the best in style, luxury, and spaciousness in home living Hidden Lighting Hidden lighting is the key to creating superior aesthetic and greater variety in higher end decorative lighting applications In fine art lighting, it is paramount to use a hidden light source that will to focus the viewer’s attention onto the piece and not onto itself Professional Lighting Equipment Builders, electrical contractors, and lighting designers require professional lighting equipment that can be customized to a wide range of commercial and residential marketplaces This equipment must feature specification grade design that will ensure reliable performance and cost effective energy management, and it must also be user friendly enough for the client to manipulate when necessary Interior Designers Interior designers often enter a home armed with a veritable arsenal of creativity and subcontracted resources In many cases, the secondary services a decorator brings in under his or her invoice adds a certain specialized expertise to robust décor Houston Generators and Emergency Power During Hurricane Ike, 24 million people lost power along the entire Texas Gulf Coast and especially in the Houston area Houston Home Design Home design requires lighting as well as decoration to create comfortable and personalized living space Home designers in the Houston area frequently partner with lighting and electrical experts like ILD because they know their services will only look better when placed in the best possible light Custom Home Lighting Custom home lighting requires a blend of art, math, and hard science to make a living space truly exceptional and personalized Cost efficiency has to be factored into the equation to ensure that a superior level and quality of lighting does not cost an arm and a leg in electrical expenses Wine Cellar Lighting Phantom linear strips make ideal wine cellar lights Due to both their flexibility and concealment, they can be positioned in a variety of positions that create both direct and indirect cove lighting effects LED Cabinet Lighting LED Cabinet lighting continues to increase in popularity as more people realize the cost saving benefits and superior performance that diode-based illumination provides them When one considers the extremely low power requirements of led lamps (only 20% of other lamps) and their extremely long lamp life (50,000 hours), their value becomes readily apparent to the decorator who holds both quality and efficiency foremost in mind Luxury Lighting Products Luxury lighting is a must for any serious custom homeowner who makes a major investment in a residence that deserves the very best possible presentation Not only do general light sources have to feature the very best commercial grade fixtures and carefully designed layered lighting effects, but keynote decorations such as fine art, custom cabinetry, ornate furniture, and elegant displays also require a luxury light source that appropriately highlights their aesthetic and function within the home Kitchen Cabinet Lighting With Custom Linear Strips Kitchen cabinets lights were once considered purely functional fixtures whose only purpose was to illuminate shelves and work areas beneath cabinets This is beginning to change, however, as day’s larger homes and custom floor plans transform the traditional purpose and nature of the kitchen itself Low Voltage Under Cabinet Lighting Both cabinet and under cabinet lighting require an emphasis on task and function with sensitivity to aesthetic and design Contractors often run into the dilemma of having to accommodate both demands for clients on a tight budge House Lighting Plans Illuminations Lighting Design specializes in personalized house lighting plans for the custom home owner who wishes to create exceptional living space within the home interior Custom house lighting plans are unique and highly personalized, and are intended to function both as an extension of the homeowner’s mind and a reflection of his or her tastes Cabinet Lighting Systems Phantom Linear Lighting Strips can be used to build entire cabinet lighting systems for displays, book shelves, break fronts, antique cases, armoires, and custom kitchen cabinets Their low profile design allows them to be concealed along the interior of interior vertical or horizontal cabinet surfaces Custom Furniture Lighting Furniture lighting is an art form It requires sensitivity to the uniqueness of an individual piece of free standing furniture and a willingness to do whatever is necessary to customize display lighting fixtures to the dimensions and aesthetic of the furniture itself Custom Lighting Supply Until Phantom entered the world of lighting manufacturing, architects, builders, and interior designers have had to rely upon lighting supply distributors whose first priority was to sell what was in stock Custom orders have often been difficult to fill through these lighting supply sources simply because “brick and mortar” business models require existing, standard inventory be moved out the door first How to Plan Residential Lighting Learning how to plan home lighting requires absolutely no technical knowledge and no upfront costs You do not have to buy “How To” books on lighting or take a night class in lighting Recessed Lighting Plans Planning recessed lighting requires thinking from a three-dimensional perspective of a home’s interior architecture at all times A number of key architectural and design elements play significant roles in recessed lighting plans Online Lighting Showroom Taking a tour through Phantom Lighting’s online showroom is the best way for architects, custom cabinet makers, home builders, commercial lighting specialists, and interior decorators to find exactly what they need to give their clients the very best in art lighting, cabinet lighting, cove lighting, and shelf lighting systems Interior Decorator Lighting Supply - FAQ We have recently received a great deal of questions from interior designers in need of specialty lighting fixtures The following FAQ is a compilation of our most recent conversations with professionals in the design community Cabinet Lighting - FAQ In spite of the recent recession, their has been a continuing rise in the number of custom homes being specified and built Contractors from all over the nation have called our office seeking advice on where to find custom cabinet and cove lighting supplies and fixtures Planning Landscape Lighting An effective landscape lighting plan requires harmonizing your indoor and outdoor lighting systems to create a sense of uniformity and style between the two Your yard and landscape are very much a part of your home, and should be treated as an extension of the living experience you enjoy inside the walls of your house Lighting Design Showroom Phantom Lighting’s designer showroom offers a unique and innovative virtual lighting supply source for decorators, home builders, architects, electricians, and carpenters The diversity of elegance found in our lighting design showroom is intended to serve as an example of how applicable our residential and commercial luxury lighting fixtures to a wide range of custom lighting environments Virtual Lighting Showroom Phantom Lighting’s Virtual showroom provides a virtual lighting supply source for interior decorators, custom home builders, architects, electrical contractors, cabinet makers, and commercial lighting specialists With one-click convenience, professionals in the design community can find exactly what they need in residential and commercial luxury lighting fixtures Lighting Floor Plans Lighting floor plans take many shapes and come in all sizes Some are more formal and organized, while others are more freeform and pose unique lighting challenges Residential Lighting Plans Developing a residential lighting plan with the help of a professional lighting designer can both magnify the general appeal of your home’s physical structure and work to unify your lifestyle with your sense of art, decorating, and peace of mind People often feel much more comfortable in their homes after they have taken the time to invest in planning a residential home lighting design that will illuminate the finer elements of lifestyle and décor they have worked hard to give to themselves and their children Custom Cove Lights Customized linear cove lights are the builder’s best friend when it comes to illuminating the high places of unique interior architecture Far more sophisticated than the rope lights generally installed along valances and ceiling coves, linear lights offer much longer lamp life and offer a wide range of colour temperatures and lighting levels for the architect or builder to choose from Outside Tree Lights Trees are the pillars of an outdoor landscape, and deserve special attention in any landscaping design Outside tree lights may be sized in scale to the tree in both fixture size and wattage—making it possible to install them without harming the trees or revealing the presence of the fixtures themselves

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