By Clarissa Allison | January 6th, 2017

A new year is the perfect opportunity to achieve balance at work and at home. Many of us have big plans for 2017, and making aesthetic and practical changes to our surroundings can kick start a positive influence that lasts throughout the year. One of the ways to refresh our environment is to experiment with new lighting options in our decor choices. Read on for lighting suggestions that will keep you on trend as well as helping with energy savings!

Arc and Tripod Floor Lamps

Lighting fixtures as main focal points  and statement pieces are what’s happening now. Modern and sleek designs that that take center stage can transform an entire space. Floor lamps in unexpected silhouettes such as arcing designs, and with clean details like linen shades add a fun dimension to dark metals. Highly stylized but simple floor lamps have returned as an important design element, and arcing floor lamps complement your reading nook or living room perfectly. Likewise, tripod floor lamps offer the mid-century appeal created by the sophisticated Scandinavian designs of the 1960′s.

Industrial Lighting Fixtures

 Jewel Toned Accents

Last year, decorating in pastel shades of pink and blue were a common sight in contemporary homes, but jewel tones are now what’s in demand going forward. Look for lighting fixtures in berry hues with accents like scroll-work, chrome or rounded details. Even a lampshade in a rich tone conveys a warmth and romantic element to your surroundings. The best part? You don’t have to purchase large, expensive pieces to achieve this look. Simply add a couple of pretty table lamps to a sofa table to set the baseline for your living room’s theme.

Smart Home Lighting

Many people have an old and unreliable electric service panel installed in their residence or office. You might be interested in getting a new panel installed but are concerned about the cost or time required. However, the process is quite simple; which means it won’t inconvenience you or cost lots of money. In this article, we will give you an overview of the installation process so that you know what to expect when you have us put in a new electric service panel.

The United States is the world’s second largest producer of electricity. Our country alone consumes about 20% of the world’s total electricity supply. A great deal of this consumption is done by commercial and industrial customers, who often have larger spaces to power than homeowners do.

Do you get a headache each month when the electric bills comes in the office mail? Paying utilities for your workplace can be an additional financial strain for businesses. Learn how to conserve electricity, maximize energy efficiency, and save on costs for your company.

On a related note, have employees utilize the sleep setting on their computers if they use them for work. If you are planning to step away from your computer for several minutes but will return to it later that day, sleep mode will save power while it’s still on. It’s much quicker than shutting the machine down completely and restarting it when you need it again. However, it’s a good idea to completely turn off computers at night. Not only does it give your computer a break, but your electric bills will decrease as well.

Saving electricity doesn’t have to be difficult! For any other commercial electrical services in Austin, such as security lighting, surge protectors, and track and area lighting, call Bryant Electric Service today.