Gentle white LED lighting inside a hotel suite

Natural and Artificial Light, and How We Perceive Color

Natural and Artificial Light, and How We Perceive Color. The 10th Edition of the Illuminating Engineer Society Handbook states: “Light” is a reserved category to describe an area of electromagnetic radiation that stimulates the visual system. Light is a psychophysical quantity and is, fundamentally, a perception. There are different forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as…

Colorful lighting in a hotel lobby

Diving Deeper into DMX512 for Lighting Control

Diving Deeper into DMX512 for Lighting Control If you have ever witnessed the synchronization of music and light during a theater presentation or outdoor concert, you have seen DMX technology at work. Digital Multiplex technology is essential to modern lighting control systems, enabling technicians to manipulate the intensity, color, and movement of lighting fixtures with…

Moody lighting in a restaurant

Bring Your Restaurant to Life With Lighting Design

Bring Your Restaurant to Life With Lighting Design Let us look at two separate vital facts about the hospitality environment. First, we must understand that these environments are unique, and second, they are designed to give a memorable experience for their guests. The five senses humans use to react within the space around them are…

Cove lighting accents the artistic architectural details of a hotel ceiling

The Artistic Expression of Light

The Artistic Expression of Light Imagine Christmas without lights. It wouldn’t be the same visual or magical experience that many of us look forward to annually. Light has a way of adding drama, excitement, and even passion to an event or space. The Indian festival of Diwali, or Dipawali, is also known as the Festival…

LED uplighting setting the mood in an event space

Lighting Designers Use Uplighting to Create Ambiance and Accentuate the Structure of a Space

Lighting Designers Use Uplighting to Create Ambiance and Accentuate the Structure of a Space Uplighting refers to illumination cast in an upward direction. Commonly used to create atmosphere or highlight architectural features, uplighting designs utilize light fixtures, sometimes concealed at the base of the wall, column, or other physical features. Uplighting effectively transforms spaces, creates…

Millwork lighting inside restaurant shelving

The Elegance and Functionality of Millwork Lighting

The Elegance and Functionality of Millwork Lighting Make a statement with millwork lighting. Millwork lighting is the integration of light fixtures that are crafted into designed spaces in cabinetry, shelving, displays, and other architectural features. Millwork illumination combines aesthetics with functionality by providing task or accent lighting and adding a memorable design feature. Backlighting objects…