These lamps aren’t going to appeal to everyone and won’t fit into every decor, but I’d love to have one of these functional lamps. The BOSS Lamps Vintage and Industrial Custom Lighting shop on Etsy creates these one-of-a-kind lamps with a built-in charging station. Each lamp has a power outlet in it with two USB [...]
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USB charging station
I’ve been using X10 products to remotely and automatically control some of the lights and appliances in my house for years. Insteon is the next generation of X10-compatible devices sold by SmartHome. I’ve been considering updating the devices in my house to take advantage of the new technology, so I thought I’d start with [...]
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Energizer, perhaps best known for their batteries, is offering a new line of household lighting products. The Energizer Edge Small Accent Light has touch controls at the base of all four panels that “allow you to dim or brighten the light to customize the mood and ambiance of any room in your home.” Twelve LEDs [...]
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LED lamp
Have one of those rooms that just doesn’t get enough natural sunlight ? Have a room where there’s no windows ? Got a case of the Winter blues ? Made of electroluminescent ( EL ) sheets, Makoto Hirahara’s Bright Blind simulates a window where none exists. Turn the stick and control the brightness. Measuring in [...]
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Lighting is a very important part of your room. Not only does the style of the lamps matter, but the number of lamps and the brightness and color of the lights can completely change the feel and usability of your room. The GE Mood Cam app for iPhone/iPod touch lets you snap a picture of [...]
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The Gadgeteer recently showed you how to easily change your downlights into pendant lights without hiring an electrician. Today, we’ve found another way update the look of your recessed lights. Sky Mall is offering Recessed Light Covers in a variety of styles from modern to traditional. These Recessed Light Covers snap into place over your [...]
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