Inspiration

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Floral Design

 

Floral Design

Over the years, flora and fauna have inspired textiles, furniture, architecture and lighting, spawning the Art Nouveau movement of the early 20th century - a colorful flower lamp or blooming chandelier are simple ways to bring an organic element to any space.

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Best Chandeliers

 

Best Chandeliers

Top sellers, iconic designs and hot new favorites, our quest for the best chandelier takes us from vintage to mid-century modern to contemporary minimalism, and everywhere in-between.

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Vaulted Ceiling Fans
Incandescent Edison Bulbs
Inspired by Nature

 

Inspired by Nature

Sometimes organic and imperfect in form, other times impossibly meticulous and symmetrical, nature provides an endless supply of inspiration, and these designs prove it.

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Silver Design
Gold Design
Socket Pendants

 

Socket Pendants

Easy to install and surprisingly customizable, the socket pendant adds that extra little touch to both vintage and modern spaces alike...

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Farmhouse Lighting
Industrial Lighting
Minimalist Design
Back to School

 

Back to School

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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Matte Black Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Ideas
Coastal Lighting
Moroccan Lighting
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

 

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

This modern farmhouse kitchen pairs chic charcoal hues and clean lines with vintage ceramic fixtures and antique brass finishes, creating a space that's at once flea market and fabulous.

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Bathroom Ideas

 

Bathroom Ideas

From expansive master baths to petite powder rooms, these stylish grooming spaces show that vanity lights and LED mirrors can really make a bathroom shine.

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Best Fans of 2022
Desert Modern
Havana Modern

 

Havana Modern

Tropical style with old world charm, Havana Modern infuses midcentury shapes and natural materials with vibrant, Caribbean hues.

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Nordic Noir

 

Nordic Noir

Finished in matte black, charred oak, charcoal and smoke, these Scandinavian designs take on an edgy new life that's at once warm and gothic.

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Affordable Home Office
Midcentury Modest

 

Midcentury Modest

From atomic chandeliers to globe lights and bubble lamps, these Midcentury style fixtures and furniture achieve the vibe without breaking the bank.

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Indoor Outdoor Ideas
2020 Lookbook
Outdoor Ideas

 

Outdoor Ideas

Stylish outdoor sconces for the front door, portable lamps for the patio - these outdoor lighting ideas will add a little shine to your outdoor oasis.

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Bedroom Ideas

 

Bedroom Ideas

Adjustable lighting, plush materials, reading lamps and pale pastels, these serene master suites are the ultimate at-home getaway.

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Home Office Ideas

 

Home Office Ideas

The home office is quickly becoming our main HQ, and these spaces show how ample storage, high-tech features and versatile lighting can keep us calm, creative and concentrated.

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Dining Room Ideas

 

Dining Room Ideas

Dinner parties, date nights, holidays and homework, these stylish dining rooms serve up lighting and home decor ideas for every event, big and small.

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Best Reading Lights

 

Best Reading Lights

From adjustable floor lamps, bedside swing arms, pivoting desk lamps and beyond, we've selected the best reading lights to make your next read just a little more enlightening.

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Living Room Ideas
Kitchen Ideas

 

Kitchen Ideas

The heart of the home serves up delicious meals, craft cocktails, working surfaces and homework stations. These eye-catching kitchens prove that versatility is key.

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Unexpected Red Theory
Best Designs of 2023
Japandi

 

Japandi

Japandi style combines elements of Japanese and Scandinavian interior design to create a harmonious and minimalist living space. This unique fusion creates a serene and balanced living environment.

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Cottagecore

 

Cottagecore

Cottagecore in interior design embraces a charmingly rustic and nostalgic aesthetic, evoking a sense of warmth and bucolic simplicity.

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Adjustable Pulley Pendants
Ceramic Wall Sconces
Ceramic Pendants

 

Ceramic Pendants

From imperfect, hand-formed domes and clay shades, to terracotta saucers and porcelain discs, our selection of ceramic pendants range from folksy to futuristic.

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Best Designs of 2022
Modern Farmhouse Living Room
Industrial Home Office

 

Industrial Home Office

Encased in metal framework and glass panes, this industrial home office celebrates saturated tones, minimalist forms, open ceilings and open shelving - job well done.

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Industrial Kitchen

 

Industrial Kitchen

Calacatta Viola marble, mechanical fixtures, knurled metal hardware and architectural lighting - this dreamy solarium kitchen proves that industrial style doesn't have to be dark.

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Industrial Bathroom

 

Industrial Bathroom

Dark hues, natural materials, minimalist shapes and a floor-to-ceiling privacy screen blur the lines between indoor and outdoor, in this surprisingly organic industrial bathroom.

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Midcentury Modern Kitchen
Midcentury Modern Living Room
Midcentury Modern Dining Room

 

Midcentury Modern Dining Room

With sweeping views of Marin County, this glamorous midcentury modern dining room balances earthy materials with luxurious statement pieces, creating a space that's at once lavish and laid-back.

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Abysse by Larose Guyon
Modern Farmhouse Bathroom
Fringe Lights
Best Bathroom Vanity Lights
Best Plug In Lights

 

Best Plug In Lights

Not all light fixtures require an electrician. Wall lights, reading lights, and pendants don't have to be a remodeling project; these fixtures are ready to go out of the box.

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Tripod Floor Lamps

 

Tripod Floor Lamps

A timeless example of form meets function, the tripod floor lamp gives any space a little extra dose of style. From vintage Hollywood spotlights to wooden, modern farmhouse fixtures, these tripod floor lamps deserve three cheers.

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Marble Lights & Furniture
Portable Lights
Outdoor String Lights

 

Outdoor String Lights

Outdoor string lights can make a rooftop bar glimmer, a spacious deck dazzle, or a backyard pergola glow. Bring that warm, summer ambiance to your next outdoor project; sunsets not included.

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Outdoor Chandeliers & Pendants
Best Path Lights

 

Best Path Lights

Every outdoor project includes a walkway: From backyard boardwalks and garden trails to poolside paths and beyond. Light up your next night hike with some of our best and brightest path lights and bollards.

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Best Ceiling Fans with Lights
Interior Design Style Guide
Best Outdoor Wall Lights
Color & Design
Modern Black Ceiling Fans
Globe Lights
Tropical Design
Planters & Vases
Arc Floor Lamps

 

Arc Floor Lamps

An overhead light without the hassle of lighting? A midcentury modern floor lamp with timeless appeal? No matter how you see it, the arc floor lamp is one of the most iconic designs of the 20th century.

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Beaded Chandeliers & Pendants
Atomic Light

 

Atomic Light

One of the most iconic designs from the Mid-Century Modern era is the Sputnik chandelier. Born from the Space Race and Atomic Age of design, Sputnik style draws futuristic shapes with round globes, bursting lines and atom formations to create something that - today - feels both vintage and futuristic.

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Best Midcentury Modern Lighting
High Glam

 

High Glam

Diamonds and crystals and gilding, oh my! When it comes to glamour, more is more. Shimmering chandeliers, over-the-top table lamps, dangling crystals and facet-cut glass; nothing elevates a space more than a glamorous fixture. As the old saying goes, "glamour never takes a day off."

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Glass Light

 

Glass Light

Hand blown, Czech, smokey and seeded, glass lights come in a surprising variety of options. From stained glass pendant lights to glass globes and frosted shades, these fixtures bring smooth texture and a subtle shimmer to any space. So let's raise a glass ...

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Gothic Style

 

Gothic Style

From golden skulls to matte black pendants, the dark side of decor is surprisingly stylish. Dim the lights, draw the curtains and let's get gothic!

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Scandinavian Design
Art Deco Style

 

Art Deco Style

The glamour of Gatsby, the skyline of Manhattan, the shapes of Cubism, all culminated together in one of the most iconic styles of the past century: Art Deco.

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Best Drum Pendants

 

Best Drum Pendants

Perhaps the most recognizable shape in the lighting world, the classic drum pendant provides shaded, ambient lighting with options to bring color and character. With these drum pendants, you can truly march to the beat of your own drummer!

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French Country
Bohemian Style
Memphis Style

 

Memphis Style

Founded in Italy by prolific architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, Memphis design incorporates exaggerated scale, cartoonish shapes, abstract lines and bold colors to create one of the most whimsical design movements of the late 1900s.

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Midcentury Modern

 

Midcentury Modern

The Atomic Age. Retro futurism. Space Age style. One of the most sought-after looks since the 1950s, Midcentury Modern design is at once timeless and nostalgic.

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Southwest Style

 

Southwest Style

Navajo patterns, Mexican and Central American architecture, desert hues and cowboy culture, southwest style is a melange of many ideas.

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Victorian Style

 

Victorian Style

Characterized by ornate shapes, Gothic architecture, damask prints and Baroque paintings, Victorian designs feel at once historic, haute and a bit haunting.

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Whimsical Style

 

Whimsical Style

At once eccentric, abstract and sculptural, whimsical design never takes itself too serious, adding a cheeky twist on real-life objects or recreating vintage items with high-tech features.

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Global Design

 

Global Design

A westernized term that typically involves designs from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America, global design draws from many diverse regions, culminating in a well-traveled aesthetic.

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