flexiblefullpage

Lighting

Lighting is essential in any home design. From accent to task to decorative lighting, we share the latest trends and technical innovations.

The Lighting Doctor, Accent Lighting
Dramatic accent lighting spotlights these plants. Photo: Misha Bruk.

The Lighting Doctor on Accent Lighting: Don't Be Dramatic

As I have explained before, lighting falls into four functions: task, ambient, accent and decorative. None of these lighting types function very well by themselves. They have to work in conjunction…

LightFair Innovation Awards 2022 Winners

“Our independent panel of judges from the IES and IALD reviewed each submission and selected a Category Winner for each of the 14 categories. Further, they continued to review the top 14 to select…

Dallas Market Center Announces New Lighting Brands and Renewals for Lightovation

Dallas Market Center has announced that more than 40 companies totaling more than 150,000 square feet have recently leased new showrooms or renewed leases in advance of June 2022 trade events.  “Our…

Paavo by Hudson Valley

Paavo by Hudson Valley showcases discs of soft-white plaster and gold leaf cascade above an opal glossy shade. TM 3902 www.hvlgroup.com 
currey and company aviva stanoff
Queen Bee Palm Ring Chandelier by Currey and Co.

Summer 2022 Lightovation Preview

In the Aviva Stanoff Collection for Currey & Co, the Queenbee Palm Ring Chandelier pays homage to palm leaves. IHDC 1D228 www.curreyandcompany.com  This ribbon-like pendant by DALS Lighting…

Pinion by Varaluz

Pinion by Varaluz is hand forged from recycled steel and glammed up for today's interiors with a hand-applied Zen Gold finish. TM 4507 www.varaluz.com

Cubic Series By Accord Lighting

Cubic Series by Accord Lighting showcases geometrical wooden frames and lighted frosted glass globes. TM 3353 www.accordiluminacao.com

Portable Lighting: Black, White and Gold All Over

The Liwa Lamp by Mitzi doubles as abstract art. The fluid shape of the ceramic base gives the piece both a sense of calm and a feeling of movement. www.mitzi.com The Irvine Floor Lamp by Wildwood…
chandelier gallery
These chandeliers feature leather, wood and other unexpected accents.

Chandeliers with Unexpected Accents

Lighting can be the jewelry of the home, particularly when it comes to the centerpiece — the chandelier. When talking about lighting, it's all glass, light source and metallic finishes. In this month…
Randall Whithead, lighting, golden gate park
The Lighting Doctor shares the lighting exhibition at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Lights Fantastic: Public Art Lighting in San Francisco

As we go into a new phase of Covid variants, people are seeing what they can do outside in a safe way.  If you happen to live near San Francisco or might be visiting, then you should consider the…
leaderboard2