Shopping Guide:

Entryway Lighting

1. Industrial Entryway Chandelier 2. Modern Brass Chandelier 3. Traditional Entryway Pendant 4. Jonathan Adler Brass Chandelier

Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions yet? When it comes to keeping resolutions, you're really just breaking old habits and replacing them with new ones; and a conducive environment represents one less obstacle standing in your way.

For example, perhaps you've decided that this year you want to create a more welcoming home? Make an inviting impression the moment guests step in the door with an impactful entryway chandelier, as in the above image from the Lamps Plus Trend Center.

Shopping Guide:

Kitchen Lighting

1. Three Light Adjustable Ceiling Fixture 2. Nickel Kitchen Pendant 3. Bronze Industrial Pendant Lamp 4. Brushed Steel Track Lighting

If you've resolved to eat out less and prepare more healthful meals at home, directional and track lighting as in the above Lamps Plus image makes cooking and cleaning a pleasure rather than a chore.

And if increasing the quality of your sleep is your 2014 resolution, bedside sconces for a pre-bedtime glow—and a ceiling fan for improved ventilation—will let you catch your Z's in a bedroom as restful as the photo below from Lamps Plus. 

Shopping Guide:

Bedroom Lighting

1. Industrial Ceiling Fan 2. Industrial Wall Sconce 3. Modern Ceiling Fan 4. Modern Wall Sconce

No matter what goals you set for the coming year, you're more likely to reach them if you 'light the way' with your surroundings!

Image Credits: 1. Lamps Plus 2. Lamps Plus 3. Lamps Plus

Happy New Year from the Lamps Plus Team! We hope you celebrated in style. We'll be back tomorrow with our regular design-inspired content. 

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” - Oprah Winfrey

Image credit: Clipzine.

Pendant lighting can enhance every room in the house. The stylish design blog, Eclecchic, has some wonderful examples of how to achieve a designer look by incorporating mini pendant lighting designs in a variety of applications.

The great thing about pendants are that they work with every aesthetic. From modern to country, these gems certainly light it up.

1. Parker Place Solid Brushed Steel 8" Wide Mini Pendant Light, 2. Roomstylers Globe White Glass Pendant Light

Some obvious spots for pendants still tend to be in the kitchen. Whether you need better task lighting over an island or some brighter light source over a sink, pendants can truly come to the rescue. While function is always key, it will never hurt to look for something cute. Here are some great options whether you are drawn to classic farm house or 70’s inspired glam. 

3. Possini Euro Arata Red Art Glass LED Mini Pendant Light

Sometimes, pendant lighting can simply be playful and not need to perform like a workhorse in your home design. Whimsical lighting will always be a conversation starter and color is the best way to get there. You can infuse color not only through blown glass, but painted metal can look very cute in a rustic room design.

Also, consider thinking outside the box with pendant placement. Grouped together over a bar or in a great room could be super cool.

4. Bryden White LED Mini Pendant Light 5. Jonathan Adler Havana Nickel-White Pendant Chandelier

Another trend that has caught on is the use of pendant lighting as your beside or bedroom lighting. If you are challenged with a lack of space and don’t have room for nightstands and lamps, consider hanging pendants from the ceiling.

Modern pendants are sleek, sexy and can create a mod mid-century feel in your bedroom if you go for cool white.

Image credits: Eclecchic

There is something so beautiful about wall mirrors when it comes to achieving a winter style in your home. Mirrors and mirrored furniture have an icy, sultry feel that perfectly encapsulates the snowy decorating season.  

In the above image from Desire to Inspire, you see the beautiful marble veining from the floors reflecting and dancing across the mirrored sink vanity. Antique style mirrors add sophisticated detail to any room.

Let's take a look at some beautiful images below from Elle Decor that may just inspire you to bring some mirrored pieces into your winter decor.

Like in the image above, the addition of mirrored accent furniture is a very subtle change, but makes all the difference in any room.

The glint and shine that the delicate room divider adds to an otherwise empty corner anchors the sitting area and opens up the space even further. And while a darker, solid side table might flatten the lightness of the room divider, the layering of an additional mirrored piece blends perfectly.

As you can see,they don't compete but rather compliment each other as well as the rest of the fun furniture in the room.

In this gorgeous dining room, the mirrored surfaces take center stage. The antiquing of the mirror on the mantle has a feel that so perfectly signifies a snowy, wintry home decorating season. And when you have a room as large as this, you can take risks with scale and grandeur as they did by layering mirror atop mirror as well as featuring a mirrored dining table.  

The addition of patterns, varying textures and layering turns this big room into a fun-filled, interesting space.

A typical installation for a winter-style wall mirror is the bathroom. Here you can go from a simple vanity mirror to a room full of mirrored surfaces. As long as you flex your taste and editing muscles, you can pretty much let you imagination run wild.  

I love this image above because it's simplistic but very detailed and chic. Choosing bathroom mirrors with luxury styling is a great way to have fun with detailing.

This beautiful bedroom vignette serves double duty as a mirrored work desk and a nightstand. The traditional lines of this desk almost make it disappear against the bold patterns and colors that surround the it. This is a useful tactic when using a larger piece that you don't want to feel overbearing. The reflecting light and bright white base remind me of the sun rising on a beautiful winter morning.

In short, romantic bedroom furniture must include a mirrored dresser.

1.Feiss Urban Renewal 9 3/4" High Astral Bronze Sconce 2. Arteriors 3 Light Chainmail Brass 15.5" Wide Glass Pendant 3.Uttermost Fifi Etched 34" High Wall Mirror 4. Dahlia Studios Florent Polished Nickel Square Side Table 5. Lincoln 2-Door Mirrored Cabinet 6. Dimond Luella Mirrored Floor Lamp 7. Audrey 3-Drawer Mirrored Chest 8. Marietta Mirrored Demilune Console

All Images:Elle Decor, Desire to Inspire

In my dreams, I change out the lighting in my home as often as I change my sheets. Yes, I love lighting – the jewelry of any room. My favorite pendant lighting makes a statement in my kitchen. Without them, the space would be just another white kitchen. The lights add the wow factor that every interior design project needs.

With so many lighting choices at your fingertips, there’s no end to the wow factor you can have in your kitchen.

Texture:

Woven pendant lights add the perfect contrast to clean-lined modern kitchens.

Color:

From industrial lighting in a sunny shade of yellow to eye catching purple pendant lights, every color of the rainbow can be found in today’s pendant lighting choices for any interior design project.

Bling:

Crystals aren't just for your typical, formal chandeliers. They can also add unexpected sparkle and shine over a kitchen island.

Clear choice:

Glass pendants take up little visual space but add maximum chic-ness.

Drumroll please...

Have fun choosing the perfect fabric and color for an over-sized drum shaded pendant to personalize a favorite gathering place.

Modern industrial:

Even a dated kitchen can be revived with a pair of sleek chrome pendants.

The possibilities are only limited by your willingness to look at kitchen lighting in a whole new light.

Images:Eclectically Vintage, Lamps Plus, Better Homes & Gardens

I'm in the process of creating a space.....

 .....where all the muddy boots go to live.

You know....where they can party it up with the umbrellas and the scarves and mittens.....just like this simple mudroom from Country Living.

Creating space for a mudroom is easier than you think...all you need is a little inspiration and organization.

So if you have a little mud at your house and you're trying to organize it all like me....

....here's a few mudroom organizing ideas.

1.  Rethink your existing spaces

Here's a brilliant idea from Canadian House and Home to transform an armoire into a mini mudroom.

Simply transform a cabinet or bookcase into a functioning space to house boots and coats and hats.

Hang an organizer from the rod inside the cabinet to easily store mittens and scarves.

2.  Add a place to sit

This mini mudroom recently featured in Country Living, creates a welcoming pace to take off boots and shoes.

Create a similar look with a rustic bench and a row of hooks on the wall.

Finish the space with an umbrella stand and metal trays to hold muddy boots.

3.  Make it work for your family

A fully stocked mudroom like this one from This Old House....keeps the mud at a minimum.

Add a drying rack for scarves and mittens and stacks of towels to dry off all the wet.

Extra seating like these fun chairs help keep the mudroom organized and easily accommodates a busy family.

4.  Build it in

If you have the space....built-in cubbies are a perfect mudroom organizing idea.....like these built-ins from This Old House.

Add a rack for each person in the family and even an individual space for boots and shoes.

Then add a large basket or stand to hold sports equipment and a smaller one for umbrellas.

As winter rears its frosty head....snowy days are here. Muddy boots and scarves and mittens can be a full-time job. Having a place to put them all.....

....priceless. :)

Photo credits: Country Living, Candian House and Home, Country Living, This Old House, This Old House

While urban rustic interior design may not be an official design style, it’s a look that is worth getting to know.

The New Victorian Ruralist always seems to capture this haunting aesthetic of the slightly worn interior with a modern twist. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a form of Shabby Chic. Years have past since it was all the rage, however it’s extreme femininity doesn’t translate well to current taste and urban sensibilities.

Many designers will tell you that one need not follow any rules when it comes to design, and that breaking the rules is just fine. That may be, however, good design in a room is really a delicate balancing act.

It’s truly interesting that these rooms have crumbling walls, but the spaces would simply look derelict if it were not for the counter weight of beautiful but simple linen, antiques and some more industrial and modern accessories and lighting.

Like the rooms in the second images, this photo further amps up the chic in these rustic interiors. I’m mad for modern floor lamps juxtaposed against rough hewn walls and further balanced with natural stools, chairs and soft furnishings.

You can also achieve these lighting schemes with a variety of clip on light styles that offer a similar look. The urban rustic interior can look amazing in loft style homes as well. The use of metal be it exposed duct work or conduit compliments soft fabrics and natural woods extremely well.

Shopping List:

1. Onscreen Black and Chrome Finish Floor Lamp

2. Wilmington Collection Outdoor Ceiling Light

3. Vintage Natural Pecan Wooden Stool

4. Winema 18" Square Down-Filled Taupe Linen Throw Pillow

Image credit: New Victorian Ruralist

Shopping Guide: Global Patterns 1. Woven Ikat Table Lamp 2. Ikat Pendant Lamp 3. Ikat Shade Table Lamp 4. Moroccan Tile Ceramic Table Lamp 

With the winter holidays behind us and summer vacation just a speck in the distant future, the routine of the daily grind can start to feel less than inspiring. However, though there might not be any travel in your near future, you can take a virtual voyage to faraway lands by injecting a touch of the global trend into your decor. Lighting that incorporates aspects of this style is a quick and easy way to get the look.

If pattern is your thing, look for pieces that pay homage to medallion embroidery (above right, via Lamps Plus) or tile work (as above right, on Pope's Mule).  

Global Handicraft 1. Metal and Resin Table Lamp 2. Mosaic Pendant Lamp 3. Gold Leaf Iron Lamp 4. Spiral Mosaic Lamp 

Perhaps the allure of refined fretwork—either bold as above left on Lamps Plus, or finely wrought via A Happy Habitat—strikes your fancy? Seek out home lighting ideas that mimic its airy effect on their base or their shade. 

Global Metallics 1. Silver Hammered Metal Lamp 2. Hammered Metal Sconce 3. Hammered Metal Pendant Lamp 4. Hammered Bronze Lamp

And if you love the soft sheen of silver or brass (seen on Lamps Plus above left and Ingenious Dialogues above right) there are plenty of home lighting options that boast the worldly presence hammered metal.

With global-inspired lighting, you'll get a taste of the exotic for much less than the price of a plane ticket!

Image credits: Lamps Plus, Pope's Mule, Lamps Plus, A Happy Habitat, Lamps Plus, Ingenious Dialogues

Neon has been relevant in fashion for a bit and neon signs are all the rage in interiors, but it's finally time to embrace neon in actual furniture and accessory design.

These vibrant colors are so fun and versatile, and while they are not for everyone, the way neon is being used in interior design today is cool, chic and approachable enough that it is easy to fall in love with.  

Let's explore some fantastic ways to incorporate bright neon interior design into your home below.

All of these gorgeous images in this blog post from Easy Living and Architecture Art Design will deomonstrate how to use neon in both dominant and complimentary ways.  

The above images show how accent stools can be updated in fun neon colors and add a cool twist to any interior decor.  If you don't want to go all the way with a bright stool color, you can create a DIY project and dip just the bottom of the legs of a white stool in fun neon accent colors.

This neon color blocked kitchen takes huge cues from fashion trends. Both the use of complimentary neon colors as well as the color blocking have had major success in the fashion world and are starting to work their way into interior design.

This almost Jetson-feeling retro inspired kitchen is a great place to experiment with neon versions of rainbow sherbet inspired color blocking.

This cool library features a very classic paint application on the walls and built-ins, but the addition of the neon coffee table, art and accessories make this room feel fun and fresh. A cool green task lamp design provides a modern edge, which is mirrored in the playfulness of this library. And who doesn't love a light-up neon hot pink pig doorstopper???

The fireplace above is inside a traditional home, and surrounded by traditional flooring, accessories and furniture. However, the addition of neon yellow tile inside the fireplace elevates this space from pretty to a chic, modern and interesting space.

The neon tile is not overwhelming, but rather it helps to inject fun and a bit of playful whimsy into the space.

If the images before seem too extreme of a design decision for you to make at this time, consider the above interpretation. The beautifully subtle glow of the neon pink light is fresh and exciting.  

Lean a large neon tube against the wall of consider installing a single strip of led lights. There are many types of led under cabinet lighting options in neon hues that will give off a fun, modern vibe without being a too blatant application.

What do you think of bring neon in modern interior design?  Will you go ahead and explore with neon in your own home?

Image Credits: Easy Living, Architecture Art Designs

Winter lake house design is a no-fuss, chic approach to decorating. Not only does it look good in the literal lake house, but also works in the mountains and even at the beach.

"No fuss" can also mean “not expensive” in my book. As long as there is a good amount of cozy throws, ticking (striped) fabric, wood and rustic glass you should be set. Savvy Home blog had a terrific spread of a homes that truly capture this look in all its glory.

As with most getaways, your house design plan should be easy and easy to clean. Usually there is a sea of mud, leaves and sand all over the place so make sure the floors are easy to clean and nothing is too precious.

Antiques can look good in these homes, but make sure they are not priceless...flea market finds are perfect.

Also, a clean white palette is a great backdrop on which to decorate. Great fabrics and rich woods will pop.

This clean color scheme looks crisp in summer and brightens-up a winter space and is a surprisingly cool winter white. I would pair many white blankets and bedding as they have done in these images. Can’t you see it working for most seasons?

When it comes to keeping things bright, lighting should speak to the nature that surrounds you. Think about interesting bedroom lighting ideas that incorporate textural paper lanterns as well as wrought iron and glass table lamps.

Shopping List:

1. Rio Collection Shearling Decorative Throw

2. Savoy House Windsung English Bronze Pendant

3. Sage Canvas Bag Log Carrier

4. Collapsible Bamboo Rice Paper Lantern Floor Lamp

5. angelo:HOME Bradstreet Java Striped Accent Chair

Image credit: Savvy Home Blog

When it comes to task lighting, there's no reason to sacrifice style just for the sake of function. There's so many styles of desk lamps out there so you can have both!

In fact your workspace should be inspiring and filled with items that you love — just like your home. In addition to providing the right aesthetic for your home, you should select functional task lamps with great style that fit on your desk without being distracting.

I've rounded up ten lamps for your desk — from classic to colorful — to help you get to work in style.

Shopping guide:

1. Robert Abbey Rico Espinet Sawyer Patina Bronze Desk Lamp

2. Cape White and Chrome LED Desk Lamp

3. Robert Abbey Kinetic Brushed Chrome Pharmacy Desk Lamp

4. Arteriors Jana Brass and Marble Adjustable Desk Lamp

5. Koncept Gen 3 Equo Daylight LED Orange Desk Lamp

6. Lite Source Fenella Aged Copper Desk Lamp

7. Holtkoetter Antique Brass Pharmacy Halogen Desk Lamp

8. Mini Diamante Turquoise Table Lamp

9. Hudson Valley Aston Polished Nickel Desk Lamp

10. Robert Abbey Albert Deep Patina Bronze Desk Lamp

Image credit: Lamps Plus

Is there anything more inviting than being welcomed by a beautiful foyer the moment you walk into someone’s home?! Impressive foyer lighting is what makes it come alive and helps create an ambiance for guests. Your entryway is a representation of you and your home style.  

Whether you prefer a traditional chandelier with glowing crystal or if a contemporary pendant lamp is more your style, look at these ideas to make your foyer a stunning first impression with these inspiring lighting ideas.

How to choose the right foyer lighting for high and low ceilings.

Determining the size of your entryway and whether it opens to other rooms will be simple ways to assess the right lighting. If your front door features wall lights or windows beside the door then you could transom windows above the door like this room from Group 3 Designs above. A dramatic pendant light could be fitting.

In larger foyers multiple lighting options, such as a table lamp or flanking wall sconces around a mirror. In smaller foyers that borrow light from an adjoining living room or hallway, you may only need close to ceiling lights, like the example below which has plenty of sparkle to attract the eye without being overbearing.

Eurofase Crystal Diamond Square Trim

Create a stir with dramatic foyer lighting.

If you’re looking for a way to create a more dramatic entrance to your home, look to lighting and finishes that work together to create a stunning display of character.

This foyer by Cindy Ray Interiors uses mother of pearl wallpaper and silver leaf wallpaper on the ceiling to play up the drama of this unique foyer. Indirect and recessed lighting show off the seating alcoves while an eye-catching chandelier takes center stage.

With contrasting paint colors, wallpaper and textiles you will be surprised what beautiful interiors you can create!

The next time you welcome guests into your home, rest assure that you have put inspiring thought into your foyer and selected impressive foyer lighting designs.

While you may not realize it, the foyer is the first place your guests see and the last when leaving your home. Create an ambiance that is memorable with lighting, and one that shows off your hospitality in the best way possible.

Image credits: Group 3 Designs, Lamps Plus, Cindy Ray Interiors

Most homes need and use stools. However, have you ever asked yourself if you have stylish stools? Just because something is utilitarian, doesn’t mean it needs to be drab.

Stools can look chic and serve many functions. Most of us think about using stools at a counter, but a great stool can also become a decorative coffee table and side table if the height is right. Contemporary barstools may be too high for a table application but they too can look fab.

1. Set of 2 Zuo Modern Marius Gunmetal Counter Stools

I found some great pictures of stools in The Design Files and thought they sum up some of the hottest looks in stools today. Industrial stools are all the rage and a great example of contemporary bar stools perfect for a kitchen bar.

This trend is still going strong and I’m glad. These stools are hearty and have the look found in many trendy restaurants.

2. Jamie Young Americana Metal and Wood Stool (currently unavailable)

Along with metal being extremely popular, reclaimed wood furniture is hot. The look these days is to combine rough hewn wood with metal and finally stools are getting in the act.

The juxtaposition and combination of these materials has the “going green” look and can work in both modern and traditional spaces.

3. American Heritage Classic Bar Stool

If you want timeless, go for a trusty black stool. Like the reclaimed stool, the black stool goes with every style kitchen. It’s essentially the foolproof stool!

4. Round Bronze Hammered Metal Stool

To me, the architectural stool is more like a small miracle. Yes, these stools can be used for seating, but how cute would they be as a table?

I would immediately put a small table lamp on one and create an intimate end table. That’s right, there’s no keeping me down when it comes to creative design.

Image credits: The Design Files

Have you ever caught yourself wishing you could inject depth into your space like this gorgeous sun room above from Vogue? Adding woven furniture brings texture to a space and can instantly give your room dimension.  

Here is a round up of some beautiful, inspiring images incorporating woven furniture that are sure to wet your creative appetite. 

The basket chair has been a staple since mid century design emerged. Here you see two incarnations of this classic chair, a retro-revival from Poppy Talk and a funky interpretation from Scrapbook. Both keep the same cool basket chair shape, but differ in materials and styling.  

Whichever way you decide to go, adding a funky, woven basket chair will give your room dimension and character.

When you think of woven furniture most don't immediately think of woven leather, but it's a vastly popular look.

These cool and modern dining chair designs are versatile enough that they can be paired with a rustic table like in the image above from Coastal Chic Living or they can have a modern edge among traditional furniture as in the other image from Merchant Design. 

Woven rattan outdoor chairs are what most people think of when they think of woven furniture. Instead of going for a traditional look try something edgier like these mid century-inspired lounge chairs, spotted on Design Boom. The wide weave of these outdoor chairs is chic and fresh and, while they are on trend now, will easily transition and remain relevant and cool.

Image credits: Vogue, Poppy Talk, Scrapbook, Coastal Chic Living, Merchant Design, Design Boom

26 years...That’s the amount of time each of us will spend snoozing over a lifetime. 11 years...That’s the amount of time we spend watching television.

Since we don’t think twice about buying the latest and greatest flat screen tv, why not put the same thought into our bedroom style? The bedroom is often the most neglected room in the house. I know mine is. While I’ve been focused on family living spaces, my master bedroom has been ignored.

It’s a new year and time for new bedding sets. So many choices and so many ideas below from Better Homes & Gardens…

Dreamy Whites

I love the look of a cloud like bed dressed up all in white. From the duvet, to the sheets and the decorative throw pillows. It’s a dream.

Luxury

Nothing says luxurious more than a fur throw and a custom monogram.

Mismatched

Choose a couple of patterns with the same scale to jazz up your bed for a unique, vintage feel.

Vibrant

White is the base that provides room for splashes of color that can be changed with the seasons and to fit your mood.

Simplicity

Just the basics for this simple bed dressed in muted reds, blues and yellows.

Beachy

Cool tones of blues and greens make you feel like you’re on a beach vacation, like this space above from HGTV.

26 years of our lives are spent sleeping…Let’s spend those years sleeping in style.

Images: Mirror (sleeping facts), Lamps Plus, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV

I have been working on a design project that has me on a quest for industrial lighting. You know....the kind of lighting that combines rustic with vintage and metal with clean simple lines.

The kind of lighting that might have hung in a factory 100 years ago....like these beautiful lights featured recently in Residence Magazine.

Industrial lighting.....it's calling my name. And so....in no particular order....here are my top seven industrial lighting picks for 2014.

Wide Chrome Pendant Light

Perfect for over a sink in an industrial style kitchen....this light pairs the best of two worlds. It features a modern aesthetic combined with the vintage styling. Two of these lights would make a tun statement piece over a kitchen island or dining table.

Antique Nickel Accordian Lamp

Here.....function meets style. With its extendable arm and functional vitality, this lamp is an excellent choice for an industrial style bedroom. Hung over a side table, the vintage styling and clean lines will enhance any decor.

Industrial Silver Wall Sconce

Looking like it stepped right from the pages of a turn-of-the-century catalog, this silver wall scone brings elegant and functionality to any room.

Attached to the wall with a metal plate, the clear glass fixture says vintage with style. Combine a pair of these sconces with an aged silver mirror to create a one-of-a-kind look for a mantel or empty wall space.

Edison Bulb Accent Lamp

This lamp is perfect for a reading room or library. It features a vintage style bulb with seeded glass and a metal base. Pair it with vintage books and a metal armillary for a simple side table vignette.

Metal Cage Light

Go industrial vintage with style! This hanging pendant is the perfect accessory for a laundry room or mud room. Featuring three Edison style bulbs, the light also comes with metal extension rods that adjust to any height.

Wide Broad Pendant Light

Hello gorgeous! This light is beautiful as well as functional, featuring six vintage bulbs encased in a classic industrial cage design. The size and luminosity make it a perfect choice for a dining room or family room.

Industrial Cage High Ceiling Light

This is the winner. This is the light I chose for the project I was working on. Simple and functional, this light fixture updates the room with it's classic lines and industrial aesthetic.

So what's your choice? Which one would you choose to update your room? It's hard to pick....I know..

Turn-of-the-century industrial lighting.....

.....welcome to 2014. 

Image credit: Residence Magazine

From art prints to lighting, upholstery to tablewares, faceted and geometric home accents are having a moment. And for good reason! With their mix of clean lines and playful personality, geometrics make a modern interior statement that is at once versatile and memorable.

Faceted table lamps, as seen above on The Marion House Book and Lamps Plus, are a quick and easy way to get today's geometric look in your own space.

When choosing a contemporary table lamp with a geometric design, think of it as an eye-catching accent as well as a source of illumination. In other words, feel free to explore a little outside your comfort zone!

Try a striking metallic finish like silver or gold. Explore textures like marble, stone, and wood.

As for styling tips, incorporate your lamp into a quirky vignette (above top, A Beautiful Mess, and below, Lamps Plus) or let it stand alone on a nightstand (above bottom, via Arkpad). By itself or part of a mix, geometric lighting has major impact! 

Shopping Guide: 1. Wood Cube Lamp 2. Geometric Ceramic Lamp 3. Marble Block Table Lamp 4. Geometric Gold Lamp 5. Geometric Wood Table Lamp

Image credits: The Marion House Book, Lamps Plus, A Beautiful Mess, Arkpad, Lamps Plus

Bedroom lighting comes in many forms and is worth considering in a thoughtful way, especially as we spend 1/3 of our lives asleep!

Like most rooms in the house, it’s a good idea to layer your lighting as we tend to do multiple things in our bedroom...beyond sleeping. Lonny Magazine has a wide range of beautiful images of bedrooms. From traditional to contemporary and everything in between, these images show the many ways beautiful bedroom lighting enhances a room.

When it comes to layering, think about general lighting as well as task lighting. General lighting can be achieved by hanging a beautiful pendant light on the ceiling while task lighting is usually found as swing arm wall lights or table lamps on bedside tables or dressers. Even clip on lights for reading is a great idea.

1. Robert Abbey Odelia Clear Glass Black Shade Table Lamp 2. Doughnut Collection Deep Patina Bronze Wall Lamp

Modern bedroom lights should be simple and clean.

Clear glass lamps are a great option if you can’t mount sconces or if you rent and can’t drill into the walls.

Square or geometric shades and industrial materials should be your aesthetic guide when it comes to this look.

3. Felicity Modern Chrome Pendant Light 4. Murray Feiss Stylus Nickel and Crystal Table Lamp (currently unavailable) 

Glamorous bedrooms should be covered in bling. Think crystal, mercury glass and chandeliers. If it shines, it’s glam.

This look is very romantic and replicates the look of Hollywood glamour.

5. Wildwood Celadon Classic Urn Table Lamp 6. Triple Pivot Plug-In Swing Arm Wall Lamp

Traditional bedroom lighting follows the same functionality as any other style but is a tad more timeless and cozy.

Antique brass is always chic when it comes to the classic bedroom, as are urn-shaped table lamps and curved lamp shades with fringe.

Images credit: Lonny

As most of the country struggles with Polar Vortexs and snow storms, January can feel like an eternity. Staying warm and stealing cozy moments can be all it takes to get through the dead of winter, looking forward to inevitable temp surges and springs return.  

Here we're serving up a swoon-worthy fireplace roundup, including the above image from Interior Walls, to not only warm your mind and soul, but to also ignite your inner design embers.

This cozy cabin fireplace from The Style Files is a perfect mix of modern lines and approachable, comfortable furnishings. The large black floating mantle and hearth add a modern edge to this rustic fireplace.

This gorgeous floating concrete fireplace from Let me be Inspired has an industrial edge that is softened by beautifully worn vintage furniture. If you have a modern house don't get intimidated to incorporate furniture and accessories from different style genres to warm up your look.

This über traditional fireplace from French Elle is beautifully contrasted with modern sculptural art. The black and white palette makes this fireplace vignette cool, interesting and sophisticated.

This chic, Spanish style fireplace from Randomitus is the perfect spot to plop down on an oversized floor pillow.  Minimal decor lets this fireplace really shine.

This bold, beautiful brass lined fireplace is a statement piece from Douglas Mackey, but the real focal point is the gorgeous emerald artwork that accents the brass and the lines of the fireplace.

This cute floating stove fireplace from Houzz is the perfect punch of warmth to sustain through the winter months. Flanked with two modern wing chairs this little stove fireplace is a good idea for people in smaller spaces.

And when those cold months start to fade away and cool nights linger, a classic, poolside fireplace like this one from Architectural Digest is the perfect spot for dusk gatherings that turn into late night hangouts.

What fireplace would you love to cozy up to this winter?

Image Credits:Interior Walls, The Style Files, Let me be Inspired, Elle, Randomitus, Douglas Mackey, Houzz, Architectural Digest

Modern, yet somehow classic at the same time, our stunning 'Essa' chrome and crystal pendant chandelier is truly like no other. From our Vienna Full Spectrum line, the contemporary, diamond shape fixture is available in large, small and mini sizes, offering beauty, elegance, style and illumination. The  22" wide Essa, pictured below, is perfect for smaller formal dining rooms or a bedroom.

Luxurious, large crystals adorn the glistening chrome frame. With sixteen 40 watt bulbs on this glam fixture, the reflected and refracted light through the crystal facets brings modern elegance to any space.  

Great light fixtures, like elegant crystal chandeliers, are a design asset that is often overlooked - but the impact they add to an interior should not be ignored! A modern chandelier brings an unexpected touch of glamour.

The beautiful Vienna Full Spectrum Essa Chandelier is also available in a 31.5 inch width to accommodate a large dining room or bedroom and as 12 in wide size mini pendant light to add splendor to any room. This chrome and crystal pendant chandelier will definitely bring the drama and will be the finishing touch on your decor. 

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