Minka LED Exterior Lanterns

Last week we had a visit from our Minka-Lavery rep, Steve Saks, along with our Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Jimmy Norris.  With them they had a sample of Minka's new LED Exterior Lantern family called Lauriston Manor.  I LOVE that this series uses LED technology, but it's styling is more traditional than what we usually see in LED.  I live in a 1978 split-level, and I can totally picture these on my house!

This is the largest wall-mounted size ~ #73293-143C. It's 9" wide by 15.75" high and uses one 8-watt LED module.  The color temperature (2700K) is absolutely gorgeous, and it throws light around the sides much more than I would have expected.

This is the matching post lantern #72396-143C. It's 9" wide and 17.75" high and also uses the 8-watt LED module.

They also make 2 smaller wall-mounted lanterns ~ #73291-143C is 5.5"w x 10"h and #73292-143C is 7"w x 13"h.  All four pieces in the family use the 8-watt LED module, 2700-Kelvin.  Minka says "Lauriston Manor offers a fresh interpretation of a true classic design.  Recessed LED lighting dances against the Clear Seeded glass creating a truly unique display that is sure to last as a timeless expression of personal style."  The finish is Oil Rubbed Bronze with Gold Highlights.  They go on to say "Beautiful illumination with an environmental advantage.  Without compromising style, our LED lights supply a 3000% energy savings over comparable incandescent bulbs while providing a life span in excess of 25,000 hours."  3000%!  Amazing!

Trend: gold as the forward leaning finish

I've been thinking all week about doing a post about the trend of the brass finish coming back... and then I got an email from Kichler Lighting about trends, and our favorite speaker Jeff Dross is saying the same thing!  So now I know it's not just me ~ if Jeff Dross of Kichler says it's a trend, then it must be!  :)  So in his words, "In kitchens, we see the following trends:  gold as the forward leaning or "trendy" finish.  Faucets & finishings in Polished Gold and Brushed Brass are becoming popular."  This seems to be very true in our Chantilly showroom.  Here's a sampling from all of our major categories in shiny and brushed brasses:

Corbett's 123-511
~ even modern jeweled chandeliers come in brushed brass ~
~ this is an oval shade ~

Hudson Valley 631-AGB sconce

Hinkley 3610BB sconce

Visual Comfort CHC5101AB-L pendant ~ this picture shows nickel, but we display it in Chantilly in Antique Brass 

Feiss F2548/3DCB square pendant

Kichler 74233 floor lamp

Crystorama 2812-OB-GTS crystal chandelier

Hinkley 5351BB ceiling fixture

Hinkley 5313BB traditional bath

Hinkley 5103BR contemporary bath

Minka 4179-249 transitional chandelier

Crystorama 117-12-OB cut crystal ceiling fixture

Framburg 7446PB chandelier

Kichler 9489PB exterior lantern
(with a waranteed lifetime finish)

Visual Comfort CHC1152AB traditional chandelier

If you'd like to read Jeff Dross's articles about trends, please email me at cschla@dominionelectric.com and I can send them to you.

Dominion is on Pinterest

Did you know that Dominion Electric Supply is now on Pinterest?!  We're starting to get the hang of it (at least, I think so!), so I thought I'd feature it on our blog a bit.

First of all, you can find us on Pinterest here:  http://pinterest.com/dominionelecsup/

At the moment we have 9 boards.  I'd love to hear your ideas for any other boards you think we should  create (you can email me at cschla@dominionelectric.com with all of your bright ideas!).  So our boards are:

• Lighting Tips
• Vendor of the Week (this week it's Hudson Valley Lighting)  
• Application Shots  
• Sale Items
• Inspiration
• Projects
• Outdoor Living
• On Display
• Trends

from our Application Shots board
~ Feiss chandeliers ~

from our Sale board
~ Framburg chandelier ~

from our Inspiration board
~ Corbett chandelier ~

from our Projects board
~ Gulick Group model home at Autumnwood ~

Earlier today I saw a vendor who had boards by color ~ I can't decide if we should try that.  Most fixtures don't come in exotic colors, but we could do White and maybe Green and Red... What do you think?

Vendor of the week - Hudson Valley Lighting

I've been away on vacation.... but now it's time to get caught up on the blog!  I'll start back with a new Vendor of the Week.  Today I'll feature Hudson Valley Lighting.  First, a bit about them from their web site:

Hudson Valley Lighting designs and manufactures distinctive lighting. Our products are impeccably designed, featuring outstanding quality and value. They are found in the finest homes and upscale hospitality environments where discerning taste prevails. Our design team performs all design functions in-house. This permits the greatest flexibility in all our product areas. Our style includes strong traditional, vintage, reproduction and contemporary lighting.  
Hudson Valley Lighting has responded to the growing demand for high quality lighting with the same attention to detail that was evident during the early twentieth century. In addition, we offer a full range of finishes and glass selections to satisfy even the most discriminating customer. Perhaps that explains the enormous growth that we have enjoyed over the last several years. We would like to thank all of our customers for their continuing support.

Next, I wanted to show you some of their items that we have on display in our 3 showrooms.  They make everything from bath to chandeliers to table lamps, so I wanted to be sure to show you some from each category.  If you'd like to know which showroom shows each item, please let me know (cschla@dominionelectric.com).  

bath light # 2303-AGB

island 7822AGB

lantern 7816 -
we show it in Antique Nickel finish on display

pendant 3244AGB

Erin's favorite chandelier ever ~
3116-PN

star chandelier 4086-AGB

sconce 5203 ~
we display it in Polshed Nickel finish

table lamp L887-PN

ceiling fixture 5411-PN

pendant 902-PN

foyer 3013-PN

pendant 2211-AGB

If you'd like to learn more about Hudson Valley Lighting, visit them on the web at
http://www.hudsonvalleylighting.com/

They are also on Facebook here http://www.facebook.com/largerthanlight 
and Twitter https://twitter.com/LargerThanLight