popular in a large number of upscale hotels throughout the world currently. This is helping them reduce operating costs and enhance the hotel’s comfort and quality. In a service-oriented hotel industry, customer personalization, intelligent and interactive services are especially in demand. Therefore, hotel intelligent lighting systems have gradually become the key hotel decoration. Hotel intelligent lighting control products have entered the mature, practical, reliable stage. In the coming years, intelligent lighting system solutions will continue to be the focus of the hotel industry and will gradually spread to different types of hotels. Project lighting still attractive The past two years was the golden period for green engineering lighting in China driven by the infrastructure development for Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo and the Guangzhou Asian Games. Indoor lighting products like fluorescent lamps and lamp panels were in demand for infrastructure projects, particularly schools and hospitals in recent years, for the effective implementation of energy-saving goals. The use of T5 lamps is becoming increasingly common in engineering projects currently. Increasing demand for professional services “With the breakthrough in technology, products will tend to become homogeneous in the future and the
The designs which are popular include vintage throwbacks to sleek, cutting-edge ones society will be a service-based one. Engineering quality and service will become equally important. To this end, many lighting fixtures companies in developed economies have formed a complete sale and after-sales service systems and established 24-hour response mechanisms. As more huge projects are coming up, maintenance of a full range of professional services will become important for lighting fixtures companies. Lighting design trends 2010 is a year of exciting new trends in lighting designs. The designs which are popular include vintage throwbacks to sleek, cutting-edge ones. There is something stylish in store for every taste and budget. Some of the models in vogue are the following. The ‘Edison’ Look: In lighting designs, this design has many takers currently. This design looks highly modern, but also celebrates lighting’s roots in a fun way. We love the sleek look of the Dimond “Mont Alto” table lamp. Farmhouse Fixtures: A major 2010 lighting trend that is sure to stick around, ‘Farmhouse’ light fixtures, usually with open cage designs and traditional candelabra interiors, strike
that perfect balance between a fancy chandelier and functional pendant. Try a farmhouse pendant in your foyer for an inviting touch. Better yet, try it over your kitchen table. The Savoy House “Sheridan” foyer light (now available) definitely strikes our fancy. Metallic Pendants: Copper and pewter finishes are another popular lighting trend in 2010, particularly with upcoming mini pendant designs. Metallic pendants can lend an inviting rustic touch to your home and are certain to remain stylish for years to come. The Hudson Valley Independence mini pendant is a particularly good use of this lighting trend, and works well in a range of surroundings. Brass is Back: Brass finishes made a big comeback in 2010 lighting. But these aren’t the ‘brass and glass’ fixtures you remember from way back in the day - there are lots of super stylish brass designs on the horizon. Case in point: the recently unveiled “Ferrara” chandelier from Quoizel. Whether your style is traditional or you yearn for up-to-the-minute style, you are certain to find something that suits you in the new 2010 lighting designs.