Craftmade Hathaway Ceiling Fans Combine Old Time Style With New Age Savings

With its integrated 6 light fixture kit, the Craftmade HA52BN Hathaway 52" Ceiling Fan is like a ceiling fan and chandelier in one. Brushed Nickel finish and tea stained glass shades give this fixture a casual, almost rustic appeal. And with well over 50 blade options available (72 to be exact!), you can customize the fan's exact appearance to suit any style of home decor.

Furthermore, the Hathaway offers cost-saving energy efficiency on a number of levels. Of course, like any ceiling fan the Hathaway will help cut back on air conditioning and heating costs by recycling the air in your home - no surpise there. But Craftmade has gone a step further by including 3 CFL bulbs with each fan, so you get to save on both cooling and lighting costs.

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Sea Gull Brandywine Chandeliers Have Us Drunk On Green Decor

The Sea Gull 39032BLE-71 5 Light Brandywine Fluorescent Chandelier offers up a warm traditional design with all the benefits of energy efficient fluorescent lighting. Featuring champaigne marble glass shades, an antique bronze finish, and 5 included 13 Watt Gu24 fluorescent bulbs, the Brandywine chandelier goes a long way towards disspelling the rumor that all fluorescent lights are cold and unwelcoming. Click the image above for more details and check out the rest of the Sea Gull Brandywine Lighting Collection for matching fluorescent pendants, wall sconces and much much more.

How To Replace Incandescent Bulbs With CFLs and What To Do If One Breaks

Here's a cool little cartoon on fluorescent lighting that I just came across.



Check out this ALA page more details on CFL disposal and recycling.

Access Flora Lighting Is Both Energy Efficient & Inviting

Speaking of warm fluorescent lights, the Access 28504 Flora Inari Silk Glass Pendant comes equipped with its own unique color filter, this in the form of a beautiful amber glass shade.

Other glass options include cobalt blue, red, and white, and you can also choose between brushed steel and oil rubbed bronze finish.

Click the image above to see all of these options and be sure to check out the other home-friendly flourescents in our Access Flora Lighting Collection.

More Inspirational Public Lighting From Leni Schwendinger

In last week's video, Leni Schwendinger took us on an educational and inspirational walk through New York City, studying its various public, commercial and residential light sources. Here's another video from Leni Schwendinger, this focusing on an incredible streetscape commission at the Louisville 2nd Street Bridge. The full description from YouTube is below.

The underside of the bridge is enhanced with a floating effect of cast light; outlining and illuminating the I-beam surfaces and textures. The duo-tone color scheme -- red and gold -- is balanced with the cream color of paint coating. The colors -- bridge as canvas and the lighting -- are based on a celebration of amber liquid bourbon and colors of sunset.

On the face of the bridge pointing toward Washington and Witherspoon a line of bright beacons are programmed in dynamic and rhythmic sequences which whiz up and down Second Street each hour and count down the hour -- from sunset to Midnight on weekdays, and sunset to 2:00 Am on Friday and Saturday. On the hour, beneath the bridge, the sequences bring the old I-beam structure to life, as if the bridge itself is breathing.

Technologically this design is notable for the use of standard fluorescent lights -- most often found in offices and industrial locations, combined with color filters and an advanced programming system to create an ambience of warmth and animation. The beacons can also be seen on Paris' Eiffel Tower.

Fluorescent Lighting has come under criticism for being too cold and impersonal, but if you ask me this video does a wonderful job of putting that rumor to rest.

Nuvo Rockport Collection Puts An Extra-Earthy Spin On Energy Efficient Lighting

The Nuvo 60-2489 2 Light Rockport Milano ES Flush Dome is a beautiful ceiling light that is both energy efficient and suitable for damp locations, which is perfect because with its alabaster swirl glass and brushed nickel accents the piece is already tailor-made to complement today's most common bathroom finishes. Also, its cobble-like stone accents offer the kind of natural, earthy appeal that is ideal for today's home-spa sanctuaries.

Click the image above for more details and see the entire Nuvo Rockport Lighting Collection for matching pendants, chandeliers, vanity lights and much, much more.

Kenroy Home Santuary Chandelier Merges Forward-Thinking Design & Performance

This Kenroy Home 04588 Sanctuary 5 Light Chandelier comes equipped with 5 included CFL bulbs for energy efficient, cost-saving performance. Eco-friendly functionality is matched by style-savvy design, as the Kenroy Home Sanctuary Lighting Collection combines graphite finish with frosted ribbed glass for a look of understated elegance. Clean lines and contemporary shapes serve as the driving forces behind this progressive design, which is perfect for the modern home.

Verilux Brookfield Offers 20th Century Style, 21st Century Perfomance

A perfect combination of antique styling and modern-day technology, the Verilux VD08BN1 1 Light Brookfield Deluxe Natural Spectrum Desk Lamp sports a design that recalls the avant guarde style of the early 1900s and comes equipped with Verilux's energy efficient Natural Spectrum CFL bulb.

Verilux illumination simulates daylight brightness, providing a light source that is both energy efficient and easy on the eyes. And with several adjustable dimensions (head tilts and rotates; handle controls height) this Verilux lamp is as versatile as can be.

Click the image above for more details and be sure to check out our entire selection of Verilux Brookfield Desk & Floor Lamps.

Kichler Fluorescent Wall Light Is Fun & Eco-Friendly

Light-hearted design meets eco-friendly performance and constuction with the Kichler 69079 1 Light Wall Sconce. Its confetti colored art glass shade will bring whimsical cheer to your foyer or hallway. Hand crafted from all natural materials, the shade's colors, patterns, and textures vary from piece to piece, making your fixture 100% unique to your home. As if that wasn't enough, the included flourescent bulb is guaranteed to help reduce your home's monthly energy costs.

Nuvo Keen Pendant Light Is Black & White & So Much More

Satin white glass comes together with ebony and brushed nickel finishes to create the contemporary noir stylings of the Nuvo Keen Lighting Collection. The Nuvo 60-2462 Keen Es 3 Light Pendant shown above combines all these style points with Energy Star rated performance for a total package of energy-efficient high design.

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Nuvo Ballerina Fluorescents Combine Grace & Utility

Ballerina Lighting by Nuvo is one of the brand's most popular collections, and with good reason too; where else can you find an Energy Star rated 7 Light Vanity Fixture for under $200?

The Nuvo 60-3327 Ballerina Es 7 Light 48" Vanity features frosted white glass shades over a brushed nickel backplate, a graceful color combination that matches most bathroom sink and faucet finishes. The fixture is packaged with seven 13 watt T2 Gu24 base CFL bulbs, which are good for 10,000 hours of use.

Click the image above for more details and be sure to check out the rest of the Ballerina collection for many alternate finishes and other options.

Energy Star Chandeliers By Nuvo Lighting

An industry leader in energy efficient light fixtures,Nuvo Lighting has one of the largest selections of CFL Chandeliers available today. With over 60 unique models to choose from, Nuvo Fluorescent Chandeliers run the gamut from old world vintage to fashion forward contemporary.

Here are 5 of our personal favorites:

The Nuvo 60-500 Palladium 6 Light CFL 25" Chandelier pairs satin frosted shades with a smoked nickel finish for a postmodern look with a definitive edge.

Burnt sienna shades and golden umber finish are put to marvelous use by the Nuvo 60-2445 Viceroy ES 3 Light Chandelier, a simply styled piece that represents the pinnacle of transitional design.

The Nuvo 60-2456 Keen ES 2 Tier 9 Light Chandelier takes art deco design to the next level, combining satin white glass shades with an ebony / brushed nickel finish to make a true modern classic that speaks of elegance and sophistication.

Standing at the crossroads of transitional and modern lighting design, the Nuvo 60-3826 Odeon ES 6 Light Chandelier ties together a wide range of styles to create a look that is simple yet striking. Parchment glass shades and aged bronze finish offer warm, transitional appeal, while the pairing of cylinders and rectangles points towards a more centemporary aesthetic.

Finally, if what you're looking for a true 20th century ceiling fixture, you can't go wrong with the Nuvo 60-3865 Jet ES 5 Light 12" Chandelier. White opal shades and a polished chrome finish put the perfect finishing touches on this ultra contemporary design.

All Nuvo Fluorescent Lights are EnergyStar Rated and guaranteed to use significantly less electricity than their incandescent counterparts. For more information on these chandeliers, click the images above.

Energy Efficient Chandeliers by Sea Gull Lighting

When it comes to energy efficient decorative lighting, Sea Gull Lighting has what is beyond the shadow of a doubt one of the most impressively eclectic selections available.

The Sea Gull 39051BLE-71 5 Light Canterbury Fluorescent Chandelier combines Energy Star qualified performance with old world grace and charm. The juxtaposition of Antique Bronze finish with Satin Etched Glass shades creates a smooth transitional appeal.

The Sea Gull 39035BLE-962 3 Light Fluorescent Metropolis Convertible Chandelier offers playful attitude and a versatile design. With a rich Brushed Nickel finish and Satin Etched Glass shades that can be positioned up or downward, this fluorescent chandlier adds the perfect touch to any contemporary home.

Click the images above for more details and click here for more Sea Gull Fluorescent Chandeleirs.

How Fluorescent Lights Are Made

Many people have voiced concerns regarding the mercury content of fluoresent light bulbs, but did you know that the amount of mercury in today's fluorescents is actually smaller than the tip of a ballpoint pen?

This video from the Disovery Channel's How It's Made program explains how fluorescent lighting tubes are manufactured.

Energy Efficient Gameroom Lighting By Sea Gull

This Energy Star 3 Light Billiard Fixture comes to us from the award winning Sea Gull Acadia Lighting Collection. Acadia offers a sophisticated yet rustic charm highlighted by a sweeping elegance and intricate curves.

With a misted bronze finish and champagne seeded glass, this fixture (Model 66145BLE-814) is sure to enhance the decor of any gameroom. Its low voltage fluorescent light provides an effective means of illuminating your billiard table or mini-bar, while significantly cutting back on electricity costs.

Click the image above for more details or click here for more Sea Gull Billiard Table and Game Lights.

Quoizel Hillcrest Outdoor Fluorescent Light Has A Mind Of Its Own

The Quoizel Hillcrest Outdoor Lighting Collection includes several energy efficient fluorescent lights that have received the Energy Star seal of approval. Amongst these is the HC8413IBFL Extra Large Wall Lantern (shown above). This light measures in at 17 1/2" by 13" and is capable of doing the job of multiple smaller outdoor lanterns while using significantly less electricity. The fluorescent bulb comes equipped with a specially designed photocell that automatically turns off the light during daylight hours. It's a nifty feature that is sure to help your home or business cut back on its overall energy consumption.

For a limited time only, the HC8413IBL is available at a low discount price as part of our Quoizel Lighting Sale. Smaller versions of this light, the HC8406IBFL and HC8407IBFL, are also available.

Nuvo Lighting Offers An Extensive Selection At Incredible Prices

In the video below, Brian Bendes of Satco Products Inc. gives us a tour of the company's Nuvo Lighting line. Check out the wide variety of lighting fixtures they produce, including a huge selection of inexpensive fluorescent lights.

The Traditional Side of American Fluorescent Lighting

Hear ye! Hear ye! American Fluorescent brings it waaay back with the historic gaslight stylings of the Chesterfield Lighting Collection. Seriously though, how often do we see an energy efficient light with this sort of old school appeal? This 5 Light Chesterfield Chandelier (CHP513RBSCT) features hand blown square glass colored caramel for a transitional complement to the fixture's Oil Rubbed Bronze metalwork. It's an ideal addition to any traditionally styled room or entryway. For smaller spaces a 4 Light Chandelier is also available.

Call the Nova Lighting Store customer service team at 1-800-860-1207 or sign up for special offers to find out how you can save big on these and other American Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures.

American Fluorescent Bilbao Lighting: Industrial Appearance, Intimate Appeal

The American Fluorescent Bilbao Lighting Collection offers a clean, contemporary look that will help usher any outdated home decor into the 21st century. Satin Aluminum bands run parallel across a white acryllic diffuser, putting sharp, even accents on an otherwise soft lighting source. The balanced yet unorthodox distribution of light gives fixtures like this 2 Light Wall Sconce (BBS213SAEC) a distinct, futuristic edge.

Matching Flush Mount and Vanity Lights are also available. The Bilbao Collection is designed for both residential and commercial applications.

American Fluorescent Aeon Lights Invigorate Any Office Enviroment

The American Fluorescent Aeon Lighting Collection features ceiling lights, flush mounts and pendants, each of which has a definite commercial appeal. Shown above is the Aeon Cloud, a fixture that is available with either cable or stem kit suspension, and in Satin Aluminum or Oil Rubbed Bronze finish. White acryllic diffusers provide wide and even distribution of clean fluorescent light, pefect for optimizing your office design. Click the image above for a closer look.