Sconces are a great space-saving method for illuminating tight spaces, balancing out a room, or adding ambiance. Here are some of the newest styles on the market. Access Lighting: Inspired by feudal Japanese architecture, the organic Origami wall sconce is produced from pre-stressed concrete to form the base and has adjustable metal louvers. It is [...]
Residential Lighting Showroom Standouts March 2013
by | February 25, 2013
The Residential Lighting Showroom Standouts for march are featuring lighting by Eurofase, Blue Ocean Traders, Noir Furniture, Nuevo Lighting, Artcraft Lighting, and Fredrick Ramond by Hinkley Lighting. Eurofase: Out of This World The Astro fixture is distinguished by a glossed enamel shade with laser cut-outs and chrome hardware. www.eurofase.com Blue Ocean Traders: Retro Appeal This company specializes in vintage and [...]
Juvenile lighting: Winter 2013
by | February 25, 2013
Lite Tops: The Football and Basketball pendants are perfect for young sports fans. Both have an Oil-Rubbed Bronze finish, are illuminated by one 100-watt bulb, and include 10 feet of black cord. The Football pendant is made of Chocolate butcher linen fabric with white trim; the Basketball pendant is comprised of Orange butcher [...]
Gross Electric Wins National Award
by | February 20, 2013
Gross Electric – which operates two showrooms in Ohio and one in Michigan – received the 2012 Shade Job of the Year Award from Lutron Electronics. The award, which is part of a national competition among lighting showrooms, was presented at the 2013 Dallas International Lighting Market. Mike Feather, Lighting Controls Specialist at Gross Electric, [...]
Residential Lighting Standouts: February
by | January 31, 2013
Dallas Saunders Natural Beauty: These beautiful and delicate reproductions made of luxurious printed silk charmeuse throws backed with fashion-grade Italian cashmere are available in butterfly and shell designs.have been adapted by Dallas A. Saunders Studio from “Histoire Naturelle,” an original work of art which consists of 1,000+ natural history drawings by three French artists completed [...]
Shades of Light: Retail Spotlight
by | January 27, 2013
Shades of Light has done what few lighting retailers have accomplished: established brand name recognition across the country as a retailer and manufacturer. Company founder Ashton Harrison worked for years at a large home furnishings retailer before deciding to launch a niche retail business by herself in 1986 called Shades of Light. Located in Richmond, [...]
Hinsdale Lighting
by | January 9, 2013
A finalist in the ARTS Awards to be announced this month, Hinsdale Lighting adds sparkle to a Chicago suburb. After teaching high school English for eight years in the Chicago area, Karen Lang was at a crossroads in her life. She took a leave of absence from her teaching position, traveled through Europe, and even [...]
How Are Lighting Reps Weathering the Storm?
by | January 2, 2013
Industry sales veteran Marty Glantz sits down with reps around North America to discuss how the struggling economy has affected their livelihoods. By Marty Glantz We’re very aware of how the factories and showrooms are doing in these trying times, but have you ever thought about the folks in the middle? I’m talking about the [...]
Retail Spotlight: Light Bulbs Etc.
by | December 7, 2012
Light Bulbs Etc. & Lifestyles has everything homeowners and designers could want, but possibly haven’t even imagined…yet. “Sometimes a lighting showroom is the worse place to see how a lighting fixture looks,” says Melvyn Kahn, referring to the cluttered appearance of many electrical supply houses and lighting stores. “We’re a design industry,” he notes, adding [...]
December 2012 Residential Lighting Showroom Standouts
by | December 6, 2012
December 2012 Residential Lighting Showroom Lights Low Country Originals The 8-light U chandelier measures 48” long x 24” wide. Its clean lines and neutral finish can suit a variety of environments. www.lowcountryoriginals.net Chelsea House An Old Gold finish distinguishes this iron Wheat sconce measuring 20” high x 16” wide. www.chelseahouseinc.com Uttermost Multi-Tasking Mirror: This [...]
