House tours, trend galleries, tech talk and more, our inspiration section is here to help spark ideas for your next big lighting project.
How exactly does lighting affect our lives? Why does a sunset help us feel relaxed? Why are we more productive under bright, white light? The answers lie deeply embedded in our evolutionary biology, and Human-Centric Lighting is giving us control.
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The world's largest design fair happens annually in Milan, and we've got a front row seat to the latest trends and inspiring new fixtures.
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Nature is truly inspiring, but David Trubridge takes it to a whole new level with his adventurous past and sustainable designs.
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From waterproof pendants and landscape lighting to poolside speakers and stylish sconces, these outdoor lights will transform your space into an oasis.
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The most common lighting mistakes can have a drastic impact, but our lighting experts are here to help you avoid these universal lighting blunders.
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Step inside the studio of sculptor and installation artist Lucy Slivinski, and see her transform Chicago's scrapyards into works of art.
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My work aim to investigate the relationship between complexity and simplicity...
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When it comes to design, these vintage Italian lights serve as milestones, thanks to forward thinking brands like Flos, FontanaArte, Stilnovo and beyond.
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Inspired by Indian peace pipes, Barcelona-based designer David Abad draws upon an eclectic mix to create a chandelier for tossB that's simply stunning.
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Known for seamlessly fusing traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, Wonderglass aims to capture the imagination...
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How did British icon Anglepoise become one of the world's most recognized lighting fixtures?
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As fresh spring days make their way into balmy summer evenings, outdoor living is at the top of everyone's list...
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The very definition of timeless, classic geometric shapes will always have their place in the design world...
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When it comes to the world of architecture and design, lighting differs from many of the other disciplines...
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From enormous interactive lighting experiences to colorful LEDs and groundbreaking touchscreen controls, visitors were invited to play...
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These days, with adjectives like eco-friendly, green, and sustainable being tossed around like trout in a fish market, the concept of sustainability has become both diluted and murky...
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The back-to-school season is upon us, which can only mean one thing for college students - it's time to deck out the dorm room...
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The iconic desk lamp is every students best friend, but don't forget about reading lights, string lights and Bluetooth speakers. Studying never felt so stylish.
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Not since the invention of the lightbulb has there been more exciting developments in the ways we create and manipulate light...
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The very definition of timeless, classic geometric shapes will always have their place in the design world...
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Using advanced optical systems and nano-materials, the CoeLux artificial skylight produces an LED sun in an endless blue sky...
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Discover the LED technology that's not only evolving the lighting industry, but improving the way we live.
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As LED lamp technology continues to advance, costs have come down and light quality has increased dramatically...
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Cosimo Terzani is no stranger to the design world. His father Sergio founded Terzani in 1972, a highly celebrated Italian brand redefining luxury...
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There are two distinct camps in the world of lighting: Those who show the cord, and those who hide it...
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With works celebrated in Sicily, Milan and beyond, acclaimed designer Francesco Librizzi's latest architectural collection for FontanaArte is quite literally lighting up the design world.
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Mineheart takes its name from Shakespeare's 46th sonnet, "Mine eye and mine heart are at mortal war..."
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Vermont's Hubbardton Forge are modern-day blacksmiths carrying metalwork and lighting into bold new artistic territory.
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Today's nostalgia for simplicity in a mile-a-minute world, coupled with the cozy glow that Edison and Squirrel Cage bulbs provide...
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This is the second installment of our Design by Decade series. Previously, we introduced vintage lighting styles from the 1900s...
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In the midst of the Great Depression, 1930s America was full of contradictions. A climate of uncertainty drew out extremes...
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The 1940s were a tumultuous time for many. Contradictions between Traditionalism and Modernism that took root in the '30s...
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The 1950s was a momentous time in the United States. For the first time in history, America had become the most powerful, prosperous nation...
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The '60s were a time for self-expression, rejection of the establishment, and a departure from tradition...
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Outdoor track lighting is becoming a popular choice for illuminating outdoor areas like covered patios, decks, screened-in porches and backyard pergolas...
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International Dark Sky Week is an initiative designed to raise awareness of light pollution...
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They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but on those hot summer days and warm evenings, the patio seems to take over. Here's a look at some of the best outdoor ceiling fans, bringing both beauty and the breeze.
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Few people recognize the extensive and lasting contributions made to modern science by Nikola Tesla...
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Proper task lighting is a very important and often overlooked aspect of any room or work environment...
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With the pace at which technology, design and personal tastes change, one might consider lighting as a truly "on and off" industry...
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Safety and security are the primary purposes of any outdoor lighting, but aesthetic appeal is a happy byproduct...
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It's time to take everything you thought you knew about recessed lighting and throw it away. Traditional recessed lighting will soon be a thing of the past...
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They're everywhere. Everywhere you go, it's impossible not to come across a device that uses LEDs, and we have Nick Holonyak to thank...
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Sounds of jazz drifting down busy streets, the scent of automobile exhaust, and glamorous, fresh styles welcomed men and women to the 1920s...
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Adding function to traditional light fixtures brings your home and office lighting to another level.
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Create a stunning work of art with streamlined, continuous, unpixelated LED either indoors or outdoors.
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Whether lighting a hotel lobby, open office or urban loft, these oversized lights are sure to make your project shine.
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It's a Scandinavian word that paints the scene of almost every romantic comedy, but what does it mean?
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Born in 1982 by Valter and Miriam Valentinuz with a vision for preserving Italian craftsmanship and excellency, Ferroluce represents tradition and antique charm.
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From rustic farmhouse kitchen island pendants to sleek and contemporary linear suspensions, these 18 fixtures offer style, uplighting, downlighting and more, ready to go the distance.
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LA-based Cynthia Moreno - @hotpinkpineapples - has carved a name for herself as one of Instagram's most colorful creatives
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From two friends to a diverse design team, Hubbardton Forge paved a path of eco-friendly, sculptural fixtures, ushering in a modern era of blacksmithery. We get up close and personal with the team to explore their most iconic pieces.
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In a world of manufacturing machines, automation, VR and AI, hand-craftsmanship stands out. Small variations from piece to piece, attention to the tiniest of details, improvised edits and enduring quality help the modern makers of today keep a leg up on their robotic counterparts. No one knows this better than the Brooklyn glass blowers at Keep.
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Whether creating something custom for a client or dreaming up a new pendant, creating minimalist fixtures with maximal impact seems to come natural for Vancouver-based designer Matthew McCormick.
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The chic, Montreal studio reimagines contemporary metal and glass lighting with a luxurious twist.
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Meet the Italian brand putting a high-tech twist on the traditional skylight.
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If lighting is the jewelry for the home, Larose Guyon is the jeweler.
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Discover the trimless, flush-mounting system that makes it possible to install pendants, track heads and downlights without any visible canopy.
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Creating extraordinary designs that inspire rather than imitate, Hammerton Studio shows a reverence for artisan craftsmanship and beautiful materials.
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Gordana Jordanovska shares her inspired concept for a new cafe space at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, planned for completion in 2022.
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Meet the next generation of track lighting: TruTrack from PureEdge Lighting. Recessed, contemporary, customizable and effortless to install.
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The 1980s brings up images of glass brick walls, oversized track lighting, pink bathrooms, Memphis-inspired living rooms, and dressing room-style light bulbs. A bizarre decade for design, but an intriguing one at that - full of nods to Art Deco, geometric flair that makes a statement all while remaining functional.
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In a rebellion against the sleek minimalism of the style later known as Midcentury Modern, 1970s design accelerated the emergence of bold expression.
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From Midcentury Modern to Art Deco, here's a look at some of the most popular interior design styles, to ensure you and your designer speak the same language.
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Minimalist and easy to install, today's architectural lighting is the perfect fit for hotel lobbies and hallways, open shelving and open offices.
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Meet Pipeline from PureEdge Lighting, a modular lighting system designed for today's open offices, downtown lofts and urban restaurants.
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Get to know Karman, the Italian brand turning lighting on its head with art, magic and unconventional design.
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For one full week each year, the city of Milan is overtaken with bold new products, art installations, pop-up shops and showroom events as part of the world's largest design fair: Salone del Mobile.
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Save money on your electric bill and help do your part for a sustainable future. Lightology is here to help you illuminate and utilize your space in a stylish, yet efficient manner.
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High-tech, customizable and fully scalable, today's advanced lighting systems allow you to build a fixture that fits your needs, big or small.
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For over two decades, Italy's Melogranoblu have been crafting works of art, transforming the lighting world and carrying fine Italian craftsmanship and glassblowing into the 21st century.
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Which direction should a ceiling fan rotate in the summer? And which direction should a ceiling fan rotate in winter? Believe it or not, there's a difference.
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Copenhagen's Mater has evolved into one of the most ethical and eco-conscious brands on the planet.
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Experiments with intricate patterns, chicken wire, mesh and 3D printing have ushered Tegelaar to prolific new heights in the lighting world.
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After years of working as an Italian architect, industrial designer, furniture designer and artist, Gio Ponti had a dream: To valorize the quality of Italian design...
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Smart home lighting technology is experiencing its own evolution, but Bay-area startup, NOON Home, is changing the game.
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