A complimentary, accredited CEU course presented by WAC Lighting
Wednesday, September 25th at 11:30AM
Legend Lighting Showroom
Join us for our Lunch & Learn Series as we explore how Solid State Lighting (SSL), also known as LED, continues to deliver revolutionary new solutions for residential lighting needs. Explore the features and benefits of cutting-edge Organic LED (OLED) lighting and its current and future applications. In addition, this course will cover the top features, benefits and functionality of current LED Lighting; the differences between traditional lamp sources and LEDs; and the success of LED lighting.
Complimentary lunch and valet parking to be provided. Space is limited, so please reserve your seat today!
WAC Lighting’s SSL (Solid State Lighting) Revolution CEU Course is accepted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and accredited by the American Lighting Association (ALA), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC).
For more information, contact our showroom at (512) 251-0000.
On Wednesday, September 26th at 10:30 am, Malena Gutierrez, Regional Sales Manager with Solara Lighting, will be in Austin at Legend Lighting for a special event featuring Solara’s beautiful and unique iron, gas and electric lighting.
This will be a great opportunity for custom builders, designers, architects and homeowners to learn more about how to add the WOW factor to your projects with Solara Lighting. This session will also cover all of the details required to select and specify gas lanterns.
Solara Lighting specializes in beautiful, hand-crafted gas lanterns such as these from the "Napa" series.
Jeff Dross, of Kichler Lighting, will be with us on Wednesday, October 17th for a lunch presentation on “Layers of Light,” with a special focus on kitchen and bath lighting.
We are offering two sessions, one from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with lunch served at the end, and a second session from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, with lunch served at the beginning. Designers and Architects, this presentation is accredited as a Continuing Education Unit.
Look for in invitation via email soon, or check our blog for more information in the near future! Be sure to join our newsletter to receive your invitation.
Legend Lighting introduces a new DO IT YOURSELF Saturday series for homeowners!
Mark your calendars for the first one, DO IT YOURSELF Cabinet Lighting on Saturday, August 25th at 1:00 pm.
Learn how to highlight your cabinetry and other architectural features of your home using the many LED cabinet lighting options available at Legend Lighting as well as tips and recommendations for laying out and installing your own project.
For more information please contact a lighting specialist at our showroom.
Join us to learn about the latest cutting-edge landscape lighting technology and new techniques to create modern, energy saving systems that take outdoor lighting to an exciting new level.
This event is FREE, but seating is limited. Lunch included!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Two sessions offered: 10AM to 11:30AM or 12PM to 1:30PM
Over the years, the kitchen has become more important as the center of most households. It plays host not only to family meals, but a place for kids to do their homework, housewives to plan their busy weeks, and a central entertaining area when hosting family and friends. Well planned lighting design is essential to make the kitchen a comfortable yet productive space. Understanding the concept of light layering will help you blend different light sources together to create a warm and inviting yet useful environment.
Ambient lighting illuminates the entire space as you come into the room. This layer is used for more casual activities. Ambient lighting can come in the form of recessed cans or a centrally placed fluorescent lighting fixture. Another way to create ambient lighting is by using uplights on top of the cabinets to reflect light off the ceiling.
Recessed lighting is an excellent source of ambient lighting for kitchen spaces.
Task lighting shines a shadow free light directly at a work surface. Task lighting can be used for low, mood lighting, but is most frequently used in the preparation of food. You can find task lighting mounted underneath cabinets to give you light at the precise point you need it without casting any shadows from over head lights. LED under cabinet lights are becoming more popular than their predecessors for the fact that they use less energy and are cooler than the standard xenon or fluorescent type lighting.
Under cabinet lighting provides excellent task lighting, making your cabinet space more productive.
Accent lighting adds a third dimension to the space. Accent lighting is typically where you can be most creative with your design. It is the “jewelry” of lighting in the kitchen. Generally accent lighting is found over islands or peninsulas with no overhead cabinets. You can also choose to highlight an architectural feature or a special piece of artwork with accent lighting. Accent lighting allows you to create a dramatic impact in the room.
Pendant lighting over an island or bar is a form of accent lighting.
Dimming, or lighting control, allows you to blend the layers of lighting to create a warm, inviting space, and is a very important aspect of kitchen lighting design. Ensuring that you are able to control the three layers of light—ambient, task, and accent—will help you create the ideal atmosphere in your kitchen by allowing you to blend each layer to fit the needs of the activity at that moment. Additionally, lighting control switches and cover plates can be selected to match your tile or paint colors.
To create a warm and inviting space, lighting should be an extension of your overall design concept. Incorporating these light layering tips along with dimming will help you achieve that goal and ultimately lead to a more pleasant and more productive living environment in the busiest room in your home.
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Jeff Dross, of Kichler Lighting, will be with us on Wednesday, October 17th for a lunch presentation on “Layers of Light,” with a special focus on kitchen and bath lighting.
