Progress Lighting

For the first time in its 28-year history, The New American Home had a homeowner attached from the start. More

Originally introduced as an incandescent product line, the Westin collection is now an indoor CFL lighting family. The line features arching rectangular arms with strap accents and etched glass. The lights are available in brushed nickel and antique bronze finishes, and include close-to-ceiling; one-, two-, three-, and four-light bath and vanity selections; one-, three-, and five-light hall and foyer fixtures; and chandelier and pendant options. The 15-watt fixtures are Energy Star qualified and have a 10,000-hour life, the maker says. 864.678.1000. More

Despite the cloud hanging over this year’s International Builders’ Show—a dramatic difference from the record crowds just two years ago—there will still be plenty of manufacturers on hand exhibiting a range of great new products. Not surprising, many of those products are green. Here’s a look at a few of the products that will be on display in Vegas. And check back next week for product coverage straight from the show floor. More

A new light is about to break on the horizon of residential illumination: light emitting diodes, or LEDs. They have been used for years in indicator, electronic readout, and signage applications, as well as in the theater industry. More recently, LEDs have seen increasing use as architectural accents in high-end homes. In the not-so-distant future, LED technology will move out of this niche and will take over general home lighting duty, according to industry experts. More

has announced the arrival of its 162-page soft-bound catalog with the introduction of seven new products, including the Triangular Column and SonneLITER, a solar-powered luminaire. As well as the complete product range, specification summaries, photos, ordering information, and more are available. More