How to choose the suitable wall lights - part 2

When talking about how to choose the suitable wall lights that you will like and will fit your home style, we should know some simple rules at the very beginning. We have talked about the basic principle, the practical principle, the decorative principle before, today, let us study the wall lights a little bit deeper.

Atmosphere principle

A family needs atmosphere, which can be reflected in all aspects, such as spotlights, downlights, wall lights. They are often used to create the lighting atmosphere, and the atmosphere is more important than you thought. Some people like to use the bottom lights to create suspension effect, some people also like to use retro lighting to add a unique feeling. There are some excellent antique wall lights that are quite suitable to make your own unique atmosphere.  Creative design will give a person a kind of quiet and peaceful atmosphere with the elegantly refined workmanship and endless elegant charm. It can create a romantic atmosphere and gave sparkle to brilliant evenings. It is also a great choice if you are planning any party.

The vintage industrial wall lamp is not only one durable and safe wall lamp but also a nice decoration for your home, bar, party, and wedding. Vintage wall lamp can be hung in different places, so if you own some stores like the bookshop or coffee shop, the vintage industrial wall lamp is very matched to the atmosphere.

Modular matching principle

Different functional areas have different occasions and different purposes, so we can use the combination of lighting to match them. For example, the living room can be installed with 3-4 sets of lighting modules. A: main light source, you can use chandeliers, wall lights; B: auxiliary light source, spotlights, downlight; C: ambient light, wall spotlights, ceiling lights, wall lights; D: individual light source, floor-standing work light beside the sofa, small chandelier on the top of the bar, etc. As a result, you can meet a variety of needs. And through the targeted decomposition, you can also be more systematic to finish a full range of lighting systems installment at your place.

In short, in this article, we have shared with you guys five essential basic principles about how to choose and where to install the suitable wall lights. Besides, we also offered some popular and practical lighting accessories like the modern style wall light and the antique vintage wall light which will improve your home decoration to another level.

How to choose the suitable wall lights - part 1

Are you trying so hard to find a wall light that will satisfy your demand? Are there too many wall lights on the market but seldom of them have qualified quality? Are you saving money for a wall light because the price is out of your budget? Are you looking for a wall light that will suit the style of your house? If you are, you should probably have a look at these five wall lights as they are both affordable but also high-quality. And what’s better, you might like their design looks too.

How to install a wall light in the right way?

Basic principle

The main light is best to feel the light, but not the light source. Light source exposed on the outside will be easy to accumulate dust, but also easily affect the overall other decorations. I personally think that a variety of crystal lamps, chandeliers and some other something like this have very weak practicality. Of course, if your designer has enough taste to master the superb design lights, you can also try it boldly. But all in all, I will recommend some led wall lights instead.

Practical principle

All kinds of cabinets, such as wardrobes, bathroom cabinets, etc. must have an internal lighting system, so the actual use will be much easier, which also illustrates the importance of a good wall lamp. The reason why the led wall lamps are better than the normal wall lamps is that led light has low power consumption, very easy to install, convenient to use, fewer maintenance problems and long durability producing a beautiful up/down light effect on exterior walls.

Decorative principle

A variety of floor lamps, work lights, local lighting, etc., should be with the appropriate style so that the whole home will be harmonious. For example, the modern style of black and white gray main colors should be matched with the modern style wall lamp made of metal material, which is a typical simple style. The modern wall lights which have good quality should be made of aluminum with the advanced spray paint frosted technics.

Why should you replace all your switches to the touch switches

What kinds of light switches that you will prefer more? How are the light switches in your home? Are you completely satisfied with them? To most people, they all hope their light switches can be safe, convenient to use and dampproof. And it will be even better if the light switches are affordable and good-looking. But how possible these kinds of light switches exist? Well, it really exists and might be even better than you thought.

Let me introduce you the latest and advanced Livolo Glass Intelligent Touch Switch Panel. These kinds of new switch panel are the most popular models in the industry these days since the design of these panels is especially safe and easy to use.

Here are some of the features of the livolo glass switch:

1. Made of crystal glass

The material that livolo choose to use is the toughened crystal glass which is tested by many times and this kind of glass is the most durable and safe one. Also, the livolo glass switch looks elegant with beautifully designed crystal texture, so your touch will be very comfortable and your whole room will look stylish and classy with them. Since they are very luxury crystal glass, so it is also scratch-proof. It will stay brand new for a very long time.

2. Touch Sense

The capacitive and intelligent touch design of the livolo touch switch makes the whole operation more convenient and make your life easier. The touch sensor is quite sensitive just like the iPhone and other smartphones, so you can easily turn on or turn off your light with wet fingers.

3. Backlight indicator

with the MCU intelligent chip inside, it will show you clearly with the backlight indicator. When the backlight indicator is red, that means your light is on, while it is blue, then the light is off. This design can be very useful especially at dark since the soft light and crisp sound can be used to indicate the location. Therefore, when you wake at night and want to turn on the lights, you can find the livolo dimmer switch very quickly. This dimmer soft light will not disturb your sleeping quality.

4. Totally safe

The high quality livolo touch light switch is not just dampproof and scratch-resistant, it is also fire retardant, so you don’t need to worry about any safety problems like the short circuit or catching a fire. It is very user-friendly and very easy to install. Except for the single control switch, there are also other models for you to choose from the double control panel or the three controllers panel. 1 Way 3 Gang Crystal Glass touch light panel switch can also be controlled by the remote controller.

How to decorate your Christmas party by cheap led strip lights? - part 3

Let us move on to most important and excited part! To decorate your own stunning Christmas trees. What is your favorite decoration on the Christmas trees? Mine are led strip lights and mistletoe.

How to decorate the Christmas tree

Before hanging the colorful rgb led strip lights, be sure to check if there is broken mini bulbs. Try to use LED lights, because LED lights produce less heat, and save more electricity. First of all, we will put the smd module light around the top of the tree, and then, and similarly, put the lights go around the tree in circles to the bottom of the tree. A 1.8-meter high Christmas tree takes about six strings of 100 mini bulbs. In other words, a led strip lights with about 600 small bulbs are needed. This number is just for reference.

Relatively heavy decorations should be hung inside the branches, which is near the trunk as the trunk is the most solid and the most load-bearing. And, ornaments should be hung close to the led strip lights. This lights will shine and make the decorations glittering. Things like colored balls, glass balls, metal pendants will have the particularly good reflective decorative effect. Finally, the decoration should be evenly distributed. Do not hang too many decorations on the same branch. Make the best of your

Sweet Reminders:

1.Do not overdo the house with decorative led lights. It’s true that there are various decorative led lights to choose on some online stores, but it’s not that the more is better. Too messy decoration will make the overall decorative effect loses its character. At the same time, it is also a waste of electricity, causing light pollution to the surrounding environment. The lights that are bright but will not lead to the dazzling is more appropriate.

2.Keep it neat. After your DIY project is completed, remember to clean up the unwanted led grow strip lights, tools and other things. At the same time, if there are some light wires on the ground, also pay attention to remind your guests, especially children to pay attention. Children love to run around the lawn, which can be dangerous if they come across the wire. Therefore, it is best to place the wire in more hidden places, so that it will not leave any security risk.

How to decorate your Christmas party by cheap led strip lights? - part 2

Carefully check the led strip lights before you start

Before you place the ladder and are ready to hang the lights, make sure all the led strip light accessories work and there are no areas of wear in the wire. Although the strip light is not as expensive as other lightings, choose the reliable, better quality retailers are still the best choice. At the same time, if the power cord or led switching power supply has quality problems, it is easy to cause short-circuit, more serious, will lead to the problems of other lights at home. Do not try to repair worn wires. If you find a damaged wire, the entire line should be replaced, which is definitely easier than saving a fire. You know, safety first.

Place the power supply closer to the edge of the roof

You can put the led power adapter switching in the corridor, because most houses do not have power switching outlets on the roof. You need at least one good external cable. Choose a light-string compatible external cable and make sure it withstands wind and rain.

After finishing the work on the roof, decorate your home's other places

Use the corridor railing as an example. The method of decorative cylinder similar to the led module lights around the railing. If you need to fix them on it, you can try the clay. Clay can be bought in good hardware stores.

Note:

1. Be careful not to be scalded by the light bulbs of the led strip light accessories, and also prevent your pets, kids, green plants and others are scalded.

2. Caution power overload! This is a frequent accident that will always happen during Christmas, which can cause a fire in severe cases. This is what we don’t want to see mostly in the festival. So enjoy the party, but at the same time, also have the awareness of security.

3. Do not turn the lights and the on all night, especially those hanging on the real trees. Before going to sleep, you must first unplug the usb led strip lights to ensure that all the power has been turned off.

4. If you want to fix the led strip lights, try to use the led aluminum track light to hold them.

How to decorate your Christmas party by cheap led strip lights? - part 1

Christmas lights are going to shine again! Each household will use a variety of different colors, different styles of decorative lights to decorate their own house, garden, Christmas tree and so on, dressing them in very gorgeous, fancy and sparkling look with the festive atmosphere. Since these light are normally used only once a year, and you will also go purchase new and popular lights each year before Christmas, therefore, the very cheap and basic led strip lights will be a very suitable choice. They are very changeable and colorful, so you can purchase some of them to make your own design which will be more unique and original differed from your neighborhoods.

If you are looking for some simple but good-looking led strip lights decoration ideas, here are some suggestions that you might need.

Match the Christmas lights to the style of your home.

How is your home decorating style? Is simple, warm, rural, local, modern or mixed style? Either way, you'd better have your lighting style the same as your home style so that the whole look will be more harmonious in one. For example:

1. If it is the Victorian style, then elegant, noble atmosphere is your decoration direction. So you do not need exaggerated or fancy luminaires. Use a string of romantic minimalistic led strip lights around the entire house, highlighting its architectural lines on it. At this point, your house seems to have become a landmark architectural attractions!

2. The rustic-style house can be decorated with its own garden and decorated with green or flower-shaped led strip accessories for the roof edges, fences and greenery, making people feel very warm.

3. For modern or mixed style, simplicity is what most modern people love. If you want your light decoration to be different and stylish, you can try to keep everything simple. Paint your walls in white or grey, write some words you like on them, then use the strip light with the led strip connector to light up the words - put the strip lights on where you write the words, so people can read the words far away from your place.

High-quality night light, programmable light from xiaomi

Switching a bulb on and off can be very tedious, especially at night when visibility is low, as the person has to find the location of the switch in the dark. So many people are looking for programmable or automatic lights which can be easily controlled using software or a sensor. The smart light will be selected depending on the budget and whether the user is having a WiFi network for controlling the lighting. Some of the programmable or automatic lights available in the market are the xiaomi night light and xiaomi yeelight bulb which use sensors and software for automatic switching on and off, and also for varying the color of the lighting.

Xiaomi night light

The xiaomi mijia night light has an infrared sensor to detect motion of the human body and get automatically switch on at night. To save energy, the xiaomi night light will also switch off during daytime as the night light has a light sensor, and also within 15 seconds after the human being has left the area. The battery operated light using three AA type batteries is easy to use and install, is suitable for all rooms of the house including bedroom, living room, and dining room. The night light consumes only 0.25 W of power, has a sensor angle of 120 degrees and a range of 5 to 7 meters. The light is dimmable and operates at a room temperature of - 10 to 40-degree.

Xiaomi yeelight bulb

The xiaomi yeelight bulb is a programmable smart LED bulb whose color can be varied in as many as 16 million colors. The bulb operates with Google Home, Amazon Alexa Mijia. The device has a fixture which allows it to be connected to and controlled by both Android and ios devices, Ios 6 and Android 2.33 version or later using a wifi connection, so no wiring is required. Up to 50 bulbs can be connected to the app at a time, and their color can be adjusted as required. The bulbs can also be combined into groups, with a maximum of 15 bulbs in a group, with each group being controlled by the app simultaneously.

The xiaomi yeelight will fit an E27 connector, and is designed for a power supply of 220W. The bulb is dimmable, has a beam angle of 180 degrees and a power consumption of 9W. The bulb complies with CE and RoHS quality standards and the color temperature varies from 1700 to 6500K. The xiaomi yeelight bulb can be used as alarm to wake up early in the morning at a specific time. It can also be used for party decor as it comes with more than 20 color modes which are preprogrammed into the app used for controlling the colors of the bulbs, to create a festive atmosphere.

So the xiaomi night light is designed for automatic operation and does not require software, while the xiaomi yeelight lights is a more sophisticated programmable bulb, whose color and operation can be varied as required using the software.

Xiaomi Lights and Lamps-Advanced technology in your home

Using advanced light technology in your home will save you money with reduced energy use, but more importantly, it is good for the health of your family. LED (light emitting diode) lights have been through substantial development and are able to provide many different levels of light intensity. LED lamps such as the Xiaomi LED Desk Lamp have been developed with reduced flickering which will reduce eye tiredness and limit the potential for harm to your eyes over time.

With lighting, there are also variations in color temperature, which is the range of light being provided from lower level orange to the higher level blue. Many lights in homes are in the ranges from 1700K (a very gentle yellow tone) to 5000K (a bright halogen white tone). Some lamps, such as the mi led desk lamp, provide an even higher level which might be needed for very focused work on small items, such as electronics work. Xiaomi has been developing a range of products and we will consider two of these which are popular for home use.

A night light that switches itself off

The xiaomi night light is battery operated and has lower power use as it is only rated at 0.25 watts with a color temperature of 2700K which is down in the softer yellow range. It has a sensor which will identify if somebody enters its 6 meters range within a 120 degrees arc. The light operates automatically so that in the daytime it switches off completely, but during the night, if its infra-red sensor identifies somebody coming into range, it switches on and then once they have moved past, after 15 seconds, it switches back into sleep mode.The Xiaomi Night Light is also small, being only 84 x 84 millimeters, which makes it very easy to install unobtrusively and suitable for a range of spaces in your home.

A very versatile desk lamp

The xiaomi led desk lamp has been carefully designed to deliver a quality and durable light that is practical and stylish. It uses advanced technology to provide reduced levels of flickering. There are four preset modes for the light and you are able to adjust the brightness of your lamp to respond to ambient lighting changes, as well as the color temperature to match your preferred level. It has a modern and stylish design which makes it an attractive addition to a workspace.

Whether you are after a softer glow or require a much stronger intensity of light, this xiaomi desk lamp has an adjustable range of color brightness from 1700K up to 6500K. There is an electrical controller on the device but it is also able to be adjusted to a suitable level by using your mobile phone as a controller through a Bluetooth connection. It has low power use and is rated at 6 watts, with 300 lumens of LED lighting. It is also compact in size being only 445 millimeters high and 150 millimeters wide.

By taking advantage of advanced technology such as that available in the Xiaomi Desk lamp you are providing solutions that improve lighting in your home and increase the quality of life for your family.

Innovative lighting decor items for the festive season

With Christmas and Thanksgiving due in a few weeks, most families are likely to have friends and relatives visiting for parties and dinner. Festivals have always been associated with bright lighting and firecrackers, so families are looking for innovative lighting options to decorate their home, make it look brighter during the day and night. Some of the more exciting and interesting lighting items available online are the waterproof led lamp, table lamp touch, light usb cable, which will greatly enhance the beauty of the area where they are placed.

Waterproof submersible LED lamp

Often families are looking for a waterproof led lamp which can be used outdoors, to light up their garden which will not be affected by water and snow. The LED waterproof submersible lamp with remote control has been specifically designed for those wish to decorate their outdoors and indoors. The waterproof led lamp has ten super bright LEDs and can be switched on and off manually and remotely, allowing it to be placed in locations which are not easily accessible. They can be used for lighting up water bowls, aquariums, vases or any water filled containers, and used for event decoration. There is a safe alternative to candles as there is no flame which can cause a fire.

Sydney Opera House shaped multi-colored touch table lamp

Another unique lighting product is the Sydney Opera house shaped LED table lamp touch which can be powered by a USB cable or three AAA batteries. The color of the LEDs in the lamp can be changed and the seven color options available are Red, Blue, Green, Cyan, Purple, yellow and white. Though it is a flat lamp, it is designed to appear as a 3D bulb by creating an optical illusion. The lamp has automatic color changing mode, and color can be changed by touching the lamp. This table lamp touch is made of high-quality ABS, which is durable and can also be remotely operated. This light is highly recommended for parties, holiday events, nightlight and bedside light.

LED Light USB cable

The 30cm LED strip powered by a 5V USB cable is ideal for applications where a power supply is not easily available. The LED strip has 3528 super bright LEDs, is flexible and can be easily fixed on any wall or other surface using the double adhesive tape on the back of the LED strip. This LED strip light usb cable can be easily connected to the USB port of a computer, laptop or other electronic devices. This soft lighting from this LED strip is ideal for parties, get-togethers, for reading at night, The LED lighting strip is waterproof and can be also used outdoors and is available in five colors red, pure white, green, blue, cool white.

So the waterproof led lamp, waterproof lamp, touch table lamp, usb powered lighting strip light usb cable are a quick and cost-effective way to give any home, a festive look during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

A Guide to Decorating Your House with Lights for Festivals

For people belonging to every religion and community and across the world, any festival certainly brings in the happiest times of the year. While the ways in which we celebrate these festivals vary in terms of a lot of food, customs, clothes etc. the one factor that remains constant is decoration and more specifically, decoration with lights. Interestingly, lights bring brightness, which is synonymous with joy, positivity, and prosperity. So, if you are preparing for the upcoming festivals, start by planning to decorate your house first. And the good news is that decking up your house and making it shine like never before can be quite easy and hassle-free, of course with the right products. You can do it yourself with your friends and family for an amazing time together.

So, how to decorate your house with lights like a pro? Here are some excellent, multi-purpose decorating lights to put you on a home decorating spree.

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The 5M 5054 Non-Waterproof 600 LEDs Strip Light is a one-of-a-kind product that can take care of all your house lighting needs. Also available in pink LED strip light and blue LED strip lights, this 5-meter strip of light shines super bright and comes with a flexible ribbon for easy curving on the bends. The lights are evenly spread and what’s best is that the power consumption is also low, ensuring that the electricity bill at the end of the festive month does not burn a hole in your pocket.

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Another product worth mentioning when it comes to house decorating is the 3W LED Spotlight Stage Light or what is also referred to as the DJ Stage Light because of the lighting pattern it creates. Very small in size and extremely lightweight, it has lights of various colors like red, green, blue, white, pink and orange. The color beams are reflected from a high-quality lens, that guarantee even lighting. It also has a stand so even if you have little idea about lighting or how lenses work, you can adjust the lighting angle with ease. This 3W Spotlight Stage Light is again a very indoor-friendly product, perfect for home decorating.

When it comes to letting your house get illuminated on any occasion or festival, these products have turned out to be of significant help for the users. In fact, users recommend them because of the ease with which these lights can be set up, plugged and played.

Looking for great ideas to deck up your house as much as to let it turn heads? Lay your hands on these excellent products and strategize the rest of the décor and get set for a fun time ahead on each festival of the year.

How to achieve “smart home” by some smart lighting ideas?

Now, the concept of smart home is increasingly popular, there are a growing number of smart home devices appear in people's homes, such as intelligent cleaning robot, intelligent remote control switches, intelligent recognition doorbell and so on. However, although many people want to have a smart home, not everyone can afford a series of Google Home devices. So how can we use a small amount of cost to improve the intelligence and happiness of our lives? Today I would like to share some ways to improve the convenience of life with lighting equipment.

1. Remote control night light

You can totally control the illumination with the button on the remote control, and if it's dark in the room, the light will turn on automatically. If you don’t think a normal remote control night light is enough, what about a Moon shape remote control night light? “Talking to the moon...”, this night light is can be hung on the wall looks very amazing as it just likes the real moon and the moonlight will give more romance to your room. Of course, you can just use the RF light switch to remotely control your lights.

2. Rigid LED light strip

There are lots of different kinds of the rigid LED light strip in the market, and the fish tank Rigid LED Strip can be used for a variety of purposes such as tank plants, ornamental fish tanks, sea water tanks which is super energy saving, ultra-low carbon.

3. LED solar lights

The solar lights for garden or for outdoor security is becoming smarter and smarter now. With the sensor, the light will automatically turn on at night and as it’s solar powered, not only it will save you lots of electricity cost, but it will also be beneficial for environmental protection. That’s why solar garden lights are being widely regarded.

How to light up your festival decorations?

Winter is coming. Like the blink of an eye, a year's time has passed so fast again. That also means holiday season is also coming: Halloween, Christmas and New Year eve is around the corner! Every year at this time, there might be a puzzle that may have been annoying with you. How can I decorate my house this year to make it more festive? So that my guests will feel my sincerity and innovation? Of course, you will also hope the decoration to be affordable and easy to install.

We received a lot of comments asking for festival lights decoration advises, so we decided to provide you some practical decoration ideas.

1. Color changing LED headlights

I guess no one will not know the color changing LED lights these days as they are very popular especially during the festival season, one reason is that they have so many different designs and styles to choose. Any pattern, any shade, anything that you can imagine to make as a light, then you can find the color changing LED lights as you want. Since the beautiful changing colors make your home look so colorful and fancy, it’s very suitable to have some during the festival.

2. Wall Marquee letter lights

This kind of marquee letter lights is so vintage and chic that it will make your home interior decoration so much cooler. Of course, you can use the letter lights to spell any festival words, what’s better, it also can be used as a stylish decoration for your home, your garden outdoor even as a cafe decoration or a party decoration.

3. Multicolor LED light strips

We used to talk about the LED light strips before so today we will not talk about the details. You just need to know that this kind of light decoration is super suitable for DIY as you can have completely different designs by them, just make the best use of your creativity!

4. Raindrop lights

The LED raindrop lights look so romantic and fascinating so it’s suitable for all the happy moment like the wedding, Christmas eve and new year eve. It’s solar powered and has nice material, so no need to worry about the quality during your important moment. It will just make your place look like a fairyland.

How to use the LED light strip to decorate your house

We all know that lighting plays a very important role in the home interior design. However, the lighting is not just a lamp or a hanging chandelier. The led light strip, which is always been overlooked, in fact, is a very good helper for interior decoration. They are very cheap and lightweight, so you can buy some online with different colors and DIY them as you like. With LED light strip, you can make a variety of creative decoration, and you might like this kind of decoration even more than some expensive lights. And of course, the DIY light decoration is unique and consistent with your personal taste.

1. Light strip photo wall

I guess every teenage girl all has dreamed of owning a photo wall in her bedroom with many beautiful polaroid photos. We have seen many these kinds of fancy decorations on Instagram or Pinterest, however, we don’t know how to make ourselves a cute photo wall. In fact, it’s quite easy. You can just hang the photos on some wires, but I recommended the LED light strip more as the effect is so much better. At night, you can turn on the LED light strip to admire your photos with your friends. Little tips: you can also use the 4 pin LED Strip Connector.

2. DIY your light strip letter

Right, you don’t have to purchase extra letter decoration lights. All you need to do is just wrap the LED 12v lights strip like writing the words, spell out the phrases you want, and stick it on the wall. It is done. Very easy but super cool.

3. Decorate every corner

From your wall corner to under your bed, from stairs to cabinets, from door to window, you can use the multicolor LED light strip to decorate them. You can find all kinds of different LED light strip online which is cheap but also high-quality.

Of course, Halloween, Christmas and new year eve is coming. The multicolor LED light strip will make your home more festive.