Category: Lighting Design

Review: Monitor Audio C3M Creator Series In-Ceiling Speakers

Architectural audio is a fairly mature category. New speakers come out all the time, but the fundamentals of producing sound through in-wall circles and rectangles have stayed pretty much the same for a few decades. I wouldn’t call myself jaded, but I don’t go out of my way to solicit reviews for these products because […]

A Hands-On Review of Control4 X4

Control4 has been around since 2003 and its user experience has been long overdue for a ‘glow up’ since the launch of OS3 over 5 years ago. They sent me a new CORE 1 controller and an 8-inch T8 wireless touch screen to test drive in concert the new X4 user experience. I was really […]

Hands on with EVO by Coastal Source

  Outdoor lighting is a fun category. The feeling I get pulling up to my house in the evening is magical. Thanks to a review I wrote a few years ago about Coastal Source, every tree and pathway are perfectly lit with fixtures built to withstand a nuclear blast (and, incidentally, the weather). Five years […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024

23 gifts to make dad smile Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the dads in our lives. This year, we’ve curated a list of 18 gifts that are sure to bring a smile to his face, from tech gadgets to everyday essentials. Here are our top picks for 2024:   Dash […]

The Best Decorative Lighting Stores in Richmond, Virginia

Every year, Livewire talks to hundreds of households in Central Virginia and Richmond about their smart technology and lighting needs. Because of this, people often ask us where they should buy their high end decorative light fixtures, like lamps, chandeliers, lanterns, pendants, and sconces, in the Richmond area. Because we love quality light, we know […]

Are High-CRI Bulbs Energy Efficient?

  We all want our homes to be filled with beautiful, vibrant colors. But when it comes to lighting, there’s a hidden factor called CRI that might make us worry about our energy bills.  Because we love quality light at Livewire, many of our lighting clients have asked us about the energy efficiency of CRI […]

Livewire Enters High Voltage With Lightsource Division Offering Cutting-Edge Lighting & Electrical Solutions

Livewire, a premier provider of state-of-the-art technology integration services, is proud to announce the launch of Lightsource, its newest division specializing in lighting design and electrical solutions for homes & businesses. “Lightsource represents the culmination of our dedication to improving lives by simplifying technology for our customers,” said Henry Clifford, Livewire CEO. “For years, we’ve […]