Friday, February 25th, 2011
by Littman Bros Lighting
As Spring approaches our customer’s have started to look into their different ceiling fan and portable fan options. Like ceiling fans there are a wide variety of portable fans available on the market. They have fans starting at $20 all the way to $800, so what is the difference? Materials, motors, styles, quality and brand names are effecting these price points.
So how do you find a decent fan with out breaking the bank? I myself have fallen victim to the cheap plastic Target fan, multiple times. These fans are made of cheap materials and are manufactured quickly with only the bottom line in mind. After throwing out many of these, I finally stepped up and bought quality, the new Arden by Fanimation. It has been fantastic! Quiet, reliable and stylish! The nicest portable fans by far are made by Fanimation. They are stylish, reliable, well-made and complete with a lifetime guarantee. These fan’s cores are all solid cast with soldered grills. They have traditional reproductions along side modern industrial fans. Here are some of my favorites: The Arden, Old Havana and Fitzgerald. The Fargo is by far their most specialized. This was originally a banker’s fan, designed to sit on your desk and blow air at you without moving anything on your desk, including paper!
Have you ever longed for a breeze while relaxing on your patio? You might think that you are out of luck if you have an open patio or a fabric awning. Not anymore, Fanimation also makes a portable ceiling fan that goes in the center umbrella hole of your patio table. What an ingenious idea!
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
by Littman Bros Lighting
There are always a few lighting fixtures that stand out. The Hinkley Bolla series has been a best seller since it’s release. This past weekend we not only sold 3 of the 4655OB fixtures, but customers were bidding over the display! This series is great because it works in both traditional and contemporary homes, making it a great option for redecorating and home-staging alike.
Hinkley first released this series in satin nickel and later in oil rubbed bronze making this piece versatile in lighting design. They most recently released a brushed bronze finish, which is similar to the new gilded silver finishes many manufacturers are releasing. These finishes are a new take on the dated polished brass finish, and have a more subdued and elegant feel.
Take a look at many of Corbett Lighting’s collections, including Roma, Bangle, Dolce, and Philippe. Murrey Feiss is also following suit with collections like Gianna, Lucia,and Arabesque. Satin nickel and oil rubbed bronze continue to hold popularity among finishes, while brushed bronze offers a new option for an elegant space.
Friday, February 11th, 2011
by Littman Bros Lighting
We are not just online!
We have a 10,000 sq. ft. showroom outside Chicago in a big suburb called Schaumburg.
I’m Jen and I have been with Littman over 5 years. Shortly after starting here I did a full gut and remodel job on my house, while living in it! Believe me, I completely understand all the decisions that need to be made while building/ remodeling. This personal experience has benefited our customers and improved our personal interactions with customers as well.
Recently I got married and now that I am finished with all the wedding planning I am ready for my next project, turning my house in to a home. You know, adding all those finishing touches. Upgrading my lighting fixtures, lamps, paint colors, artwork, wall hangings and accessories.
Over the next few months I will share with you my different experiences, lighting trends and designer favorites from both my personal projects and those in our 10,000 sq ft showroom in Schaumburg, IL.