5 Steps To Replace A Lamp Socket

Most traditional table lamps have an Edison Style (E26) socket. Here are five simple steps to replace an old socket. Make sure to unplug your lamp!

Step 1: Remove The Harp

Pull up on the locking couplings and squeeze the base of the harp.

Step 2: Remove The Old Socket

Using a flat head screwdriver, apply pressure to the socket shell (top) where the socket is labeled PRESS.

Lift socket shell from socket cap.

Unscrew the cord from the socket interior.

Unscrew and remove the socket cap from the lamp body.

Step 3: Install New Socket

Place new socket cap on threaded rod of lamp body.

Tie a UL Knot in the lamp cord and attach new socket interior to the lamp cord. For polarity, the smooth cord attaches to the brass screw and the ribbed cord attaches to the nickel screw.

Pull the cord slack back down the lamp to seat the socket interior in the cap. Slide the new socket shell over the interior.

Aline turn knob in center of harp base and snap shell into socket cap.

Step 4: Replace Harp To Harp Base. 

Squeeze base of harp and lock into the harp base. 

Step 5: Test Lamp

Using a bulb you know to work; screw bulb in socket, plug cord in outlet, turn lamp on and off by rotating plastic knob. 

Congratulations! You did it.

How Can I Use Industrial Style Lighting?

Industrial is a style that has become more popular as of late.  It can be quite beautiful in the simple, stripped back nature if done correctly.  When you want to incorporate lighting into your space whether it be a kitchen, family room or bedroom using inspiration from an industrial frame of mind couldn't be easier. 

Industrial finishing is not complex; they have strong, clean lines.  Lighting fixtures are a perfect way to re-purpose old items or go on a trip to the thrift store to see what you can find and get inspired by.  There is nothing too fancy about this type of lighting:  bare sockets, jointed arms, turnkey switches, and wire cages are the norm.

The metals that you should choose for your lighting should not be warm colors like gold or brass; they should have a matte finish.  If you are looking to break up all of the metal darkness in your space use stones or wood to accent the finishes. 

Picking out the perfect pieces for your home should remind you of a simpler time.  The feelings you should aim for when shopping around the stores should be relaxed, authentic, and un-intimidating.  There should be a slightly masculine feel and may need a bit of re-purposing to be the perfect accessory to your home.

If you are interested in exploring some great options for your space visit our industrial style lighting area on our website.  We offer a nice variety of shades, bulbs, glass globes, fixtures and more for your home.  

Light Fixtures and Your Decor

Homeowners, interior decorators, and real estate agents know that lighting is highly important to the mood and style of a home. Lighting fixtures can help to maximize or minimize the amount of lighting in a room, affecting the ambiance, and the look of the decor.

The type and style of the light fixtures, is often ignored and thought to be unimportant, but choosing the right light fixtures can set the stage of how you want the space to be utilized, and how your friends and family feel when their enjoying the space.

Here are some valuable tips on how to choose the right light fixtures to compliment your home’s decor:

1. Lighting fixtures for the bedroom, should allow in various levels of light, because the bedroom is often a multi-functional space. You will want dim lighting for times of rest, relaxation, and to create a peaceful mood; while having the luxury of a brighter light, when needed for reading or doing homework with the kids.

2. Pendant style lamps are perfect for family rooms, entertainment spaces, or areas used for reading. They offer a nice stylish alternative to the table lamp, which is usually common in these types of spaces.

3. If your home boasts a sleek and modern design, recessed lighting, is a wonderful option. It really compliments modern and minimalist design and decor, and takes up less space in a room, while offering an ample amount of lighting.

4. Bathroom lighting fixtures are very important, because the fixtures must be able to light the space for great vision, while offering shadow-free lighting. Side lights around the bathroom mirror can be a wonderful solution to this common problem. This makes it easier to see for grooming and applying make-up.

5. Wall sconces are beautiful accents to any room. Sconces come in a wide variety of styles and designs that will suit any and every decor. Sconces are not only great lighting fixtures, as they can minimize lighting to create just the right mood, but can also be focal points in your room’s design.

6.  Chandelier lighting is more popular than ever. They are always on trend in home decor and design, because they are available in a myriad of colors, shapes, and designs. From the classic jeweled look, to brass, copper, wood, and modern art designs; chandeliers make a statement in a space, and often sets the entire mood and decor of the room.