Yes, $50. I can imagine most of you area saying “never” or “not a chance.” But don’t dismiss it out of hand without considering the benefits. (and not all of them are $50) LED lighting is the next wave of lighting technology, and one of these bulbs might actually be worth it. Why? It’s LED – so it lasts for years and years. That means while you’re paying more up front, you’ll save more later (and … Continue reading
A quick post for today. A reader sent me this link (thank you reader) for a chandelier (or as they call it “candelier”) made out of 3,000 acrylic gummy bears by the designer Kevin Champeny. It’s certainly on the more expensive side, the large chandelier is $6,500 and a small chandelier is $2,400. But for those with enough disposable income, it could be a fun addition to a child’s room.
I am officially in the holiday spirit and was looking for some ideas to change things up, and have found some great inspirations for inside and outside the home. I love this idea, especially for a holiday party or for Christmas Eve. I think the candles are so pretty, and especially lighting the way at dusk and into the dark. I have friends who do luminaries every year on both sides of their street, using paper bags, a little … Continue reading
1. Simple Sophistication I love the understated elegance of this light, the Lens Table lamp from Best & LLoyd. The decoration on the base creates interest without being overbearing, and the colors are chic and elegant. I personally think this light would be perfect in a bedroom, either for a lucky guest or to enjoy every day in the Master. These first three lights are from Best & Lloyd, a UK firm which sells in the US through … Continue reading
A friend and faithful reader (thank you!) requested a post on lights to go over kitchen islands, for a modern house. I haven’t seen the image of the house design, so I am flying a little blind. But, I have picked lights here that I think could work depending on the feel you want. Without further adieu, here are my top 15 favorites. 1. Dome Pendant Light – $350 I LOVE this light. I love the simplicity of … Continue reading
Options for a Modern, Rectangular Chandelier with Crystals HIGH - $5,995 A friend of mine who recently moved pointed out this light to me and how much she likes it. It’s the Cellula Chandelier at Design Within Reach, it’s $5,995, and it is beautiful. I love the simplicity of the bars at the top, offset by the details the lights and crystals below offer. It is well proportioned, and as my friend commented, would give off a great … Continue reading
Part 2 – Dining Room, Kitchen, Den and Bedrooms Remember the house… Now here are my thoughts for the rest of the house. Dining Room So many choices for the Dining Room! As mentioned in one of my previous posts (Lighting Guidelines and Tips), there are design guidelines for the selection of a dining room light (based on the size of the room, your table, and height). Not having any of this … Continue reading
Part 1 – The Entry and Living Room My friends bought this house in the Northeastern US and have been thinking of how to interior design. I thought it would be fun to play a little with what light options I would recommend for it. They have a more traditional style, but I couldn’t stay away from pushing the boundaries into the transitional/modern/contemporary to mix in with the traditional. (“Transitional” being a style that can bridge the gap/find … Continue reading
Lampshades are a great, easy way to impact the look of your room. When I was looking for one to update a table lamp in my living room, I first tied the offline world, and found two shops in the Bay Area. At one shop, the gentleman there thought that the lack of lampshade stores are because everyone is decorating from Pottery Barn and people don’t care about selecting different lampshades. But I found that the stores typically have … Continue reading
Swing arm lights (also sometimes referred to as a type of wall sconce) are a great lighting option – for bedside reading, in place of desk lamps at a desk, in a reading nook, and as a possibility in some of those hard-to-light areas in your home. Here is a variety of stylish options across the style spectrum. Black Simple Iron Swing Light I think this light would look beautiful in any Master Bedroom or Den where you’re … Continue reading