Most movie posters feature "stars" of the production, but it can sometimes be unfair. Here, at EliteFixtures.com, we've been backstage to interview members of the supporting cast. It turns out our lamp friends behind the scenes seem to work the longest hours and take the least breaks of anyone on the set.
The lamps did get to do some stand-ins and shot alternate versions of movie posters, but despite their hard work, were never featured--we've changed that.
Yes, yes, the starring cast of these films look good on screen and photograph well. However, we think that our behind the scenes friends here shine just as bright and should get some kind of recognition.
Which versions of the movie posters do you like best?
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- The EliteFixtures Team
Product of the Week - Quoizel Lighting DH5005PN 5 Light Chandelier
Indulge in classic European elegance for your home with this refined design fit for royalty. The hand-forged iron is twisted into graceful curves, while the trumpeted shades celebrate the beauty of light with their warm gradation of color. This chandelier is priced at $289 and ships for free.
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STUDY: America's 10 Most Interior-Design Savvy Cities
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Foodies flock to Portland, a city known as the pinnacle of Food Truck fare. Geeks rule in silicon cities like Mountain View, CA. Where do the design obsessed gather to share their love for great looking homes?
Top 10 Interior Design Savvy Cities
10. Denver
9. Washington DC
8. Miami
7. Durham
6. San Francisco
5. Atlanta
4. New York
3. St Louis
2. Chicago
1. Boston
Designing Our List
Coming up with such an auspicious list wasn't easy. We started by curating a list of potential candidates based on population, proximity to design resources (such as schools), and median home prices. We whittled this initial list down to 50 cities.
Next, we had to decide what indicates a "design conscious" city. We couldn't base it on looks, because, let's face it, one guy's "bad taste" is another guy's "avante garde." So, we set about finding some concrete data to build an objective ranking methodology.
In the end we settled on 8 key factors that each hinted at how much a given region cared about interior design. When examined as a group, this data set presents a well-rounded picture of whether a city and its residents place a priority on interior design. To arrive at the rankings, cities were given a score of 1-5 on each ranking criteria.
How many interior design professionals per capita? (Houzz)
How many interior design professionals / square mile (Houzz)
How many interior design businesses per capita? (Yelp)
The presence of a top ranking design school. (More schools = more points)
The ratio of the average living room remodel cost vs. annual income.
The ratio of the living room remodel cost vs. home value.
The ratio of the average décor spend vs. annual income.
The ratio of the average décor spend vs home value.
Interior Design Professionals
We looked at both the number of individual design pros per capita and per square mile to get a complete picture of just how many working interior designers each city had. More designers means more people are paying to have a professional help with the decorating, and that's a pretty good indication that interior design is a high priority.
Interior Design Businesses
The difference between individual professionals and businesses is subtle, but important. Interior design businesses tend to be larger, take on larger projects and may have a team working together to complete a single design. Individuals may be doing freelance projects, or running start-ups. We see more businesses as a sign of that interior design isn't just a passing fad, but an established priority rooted in the culture of a city.
Design Schools
Are new designers eager to come learn the latest trends and styles for interior decorating? Today's student is tomorrow's trendsetter. So cities with reputable design programs get high marks.
Collaboration and experimentation tends to thrive near schools and universities. Mix in a population of creative students and it's a recipe for innovative design that we felt would permeate the culture of the city.
Follow the Money
Bank statements don't lie. How we spend our money is one of the truest indications of what we value as a people. So, lastly, we looked at what cities were spending on interior design projects. We examined the numbers from several angles starting with two questions:
How much money are people spending on the average living room remodel?
How much do people spend on home décor overall?
We chose living rooms because it's where people spend the most time. Our thoughts are that people who spend money on the living room are improving their quality of life, while other home remodels may be about increasing a home's value or just getting more space the kids.
Digging deeper, we took these answers and compared them to the average annual income and average home value. Our goal was to see if we could answer the most important question of all - how much disposable income is being spent on interior design?
We suppose it's not too surprising that colder cities (where people spend more time indoors) have a higher affinity for interior design. The North East and The South — places known for not wearing white after Labor Day — also made an excellent showing in our list of design conscious cities.
1. Sea Gull Lighting Two-Light Lancaster Black Wall Lantern
This ceiling fan from Kichler Lighting:
Comes complete with a pull chain (3 forward and reverse speeds)
Includes (1) 4-inch downrod
It is cUL rated indoor/outdoor for wet locations
Low Ceiling Adaptable: Flush Mount Canopy Included
And most importantly is on sale for $149.
3. Elk Lighting 2 Light Bath Vanity
The geometric lines of this collection offer harmonious symmetry with a sophisticated contemporary appeal. This fixture is currently on sale for $102.
4. Sea Gull Lighting Five Light Chandelier
Grand style, graceful curves, and warm detailed carvings define the Highlands collection from Sea Gull Lighting. The intricate design details come to life in the light, updated look of the Palladium finish. When the details matter, and a bold statement is needed, the Highlands collection from Sea Gull Lighting delivers. This chandelier is also on sale. Only $302.
5. Capital Lighting 1 Light Outdoor Fixture
This traditionally styled outdoor wall light from Capital Lighting is also energy efficient. The energy saved through replacing your old, outdated outdoor wall lights with these durable fixtures will pay for the lights themselves! On sale now for only $125.
When you have a panel full of light switches, it can be challenging to remember which is which. The Floor Plan Light switch offers an easy solve. The switches are modified according to the floor plan of the room and operate accordingly. So in a single glance you know which switch controls what.
3. Goji Smart Lock
The Goji Smart Lock system allows you to unlock your door with your mobile phone.
4. The Digital Measuring Spoon
When accuracy matters, the Digital Measuring Spoon with Interchangeable Cups lets you get your recipe exactly right. The LED readout in the molded handle delivers your information in ounces, grams, milliliters, tablespoons, teaspoons and cups. Choose the liquid or dry measure scoops (2 sizes each) and measure water, wine, cream – or flour, sugar and salt. You can even keep track with the accumulative weighing function. Need to convert measurements? You’ve come to the right spoon. This measuring spoon easily converts from grams to ounces, and lets you know what the volume in the cup equals.
5. Violight Zapi UV Toothbrush Sanitizer
Kills 99.99% of germs, including H1N1, E. Coli, Staph, Salmonella, and Listernia and sanitizes in just 6 minutes.
6. Sony Eclipse
This media player is powered by the sun!
7. Self-Sanitizing Door Handle
8. Orbital Washing Machine
This concept washing machine by Tiffany Roddis is designed to make your laundry experience much more efficient.
9. Electrolux Ultra Sonic Wine Ager and Fridge
For the wine enthusiast. This device uses state of the art technology to speed up the aging process of wine.
10. iRobot Roomba Vacuum Cleaner
Roomba 780 is our premium Roomba offering featuring Dirt Detect™ Series 2 technology which helps the robot perform concentrated cleaning in the dirtiest areas and ensure the whole floor is thoroughly vacuumed. Roomba 780's state-of-the-art touchpad eliminates buttons and gives you control of the robot at the touch of your fingertips. The Full Bin Indicator lets you know when the dust bin is full and needs to be emptied.
SPOTTED: Hudson Valley Lighting 9523 Cheshire 9 Light Chandelier
Very rarely do pop culture and lighting mix, so when they do we are sure to seize the opportunity. This Hudson Valley chandelier was shown on the popular show, The Big Bang Theory. To find this chandelier, click here
All these great fixtures are under $100. We pride ourselves on offering quality lighting at lower prices than showrooms and home centers. Visit www.elitefixtures.com or call 1.800.921.4162 to get started today!
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We here at Elite Fixtures love lamps. We love lamps so much we talked to our good friends in pop culture and asked them to take a few photos with those lamps. We think you might recognize one or two of them.
Not all of our friends seemed totally happy to take pictures with the lamps, but we think they'll look back at the experience and smile. Or stick their tongue out. Or frown. Or show no discernable emotion.
Product of the Week - Murray Feiss F2660/6HTBZ 6- Light Chandelier
Beautiful Design and Exceptional Quality have been hallmarks of Murray Feiss since the beginning. From the initial sketches to the finished product each step is equally important and overseen by a team of dedicated lighting professionals.
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