If you need to illuminate a nightstand, reading nook, or art gallery, modern wall lamps provide the perfect space-conscious solution. But they're more than merely functional; chosen carefully and positioned strategically, a single wall lamp can also make a strong impact on the design of a space. In the living room (via Coco LaPine), the dining room (from Nosy Parker), and the bedroom (as seen on Trendland), decorative sconces and plug in swing-arm wall lamps with a slim, modern sensibility are especially striking.

When selecting wall lamps, think about the area you'd like to define to determine which style works best. Add personality to a kitchen vignette with spotlights as seen on Domosfera. Use a tall gooseneck to finish off a small seating area (found on Loyto). Make a piano room even more majestic with a sweeping swing-arm (via Rue Magazine). Or, as Designskool shows below, you don't need a specific area to define at all. Beautiful modern wall lamps can stand alone! 

Shopping Guide: 1. LED Wall Lamp 2. Retro Modern Wall Lamp 3. Nickel Plug-In Wall Lamp 4. Bronze Swing Arm Wall Lamp 5. Gooseneck Wall Lamp 6. Silver Arc Wall Lamp

Image Credits: 1. Coco LaPine 2. Nosy Parker 3. Trendland 4. Domosfera 5. Loyto 6. Rue Magazine 7. DesignSkool

The holidays are in full swing and who doesn’t love the abundance of deep emerald greens, burgundy and crimson hues? Whether you are entertaining through the holidays with your family or just spreading the yuletide spirit to a few intimate friends, here's how to bring bold jewel tones into your holiday home decor, furnishings, and lighting this season.

Glam it up in your textiles and furnishings!

If there is any season when big and bold colors, glitzy and sparkly ornamentation, and rich fabrics abound, it’s the holidays right? Use jeweled inspirations from your favorite gems – sapphire blue, emerald green, and amber gold are perfect for a show-stopping scene. Colorful accent pillows and area rugs are quick and easy ways to add color and a festive flair to your interiors.

Add sleek metallic leather or vinyl like this headboard from Julianne Kelly; it pairs up nicely with the jeweled toned bedding and this look can be carried into your public spaces where entertaining is a must this season. Silver, gold, bronze and copper highlights always show off gems beautifully, don’t they?

Jewel tones in your lighting fixtures

There is a great interiors trend now for bold metallic influences and Lamps Plus helps you bring these gorgeous colors into your lighting fixtures. This Carnival multi-light brushed pendant is perfect for the holidays and is a great example of stylish multi light pendants for your contemporary color scheme.

Lighting is a great way to change up the holiday tone in your home. Change light bulbs to those with less wattage for a more intimate ambiance and brighter for kitchens or family gatherings around a dining room table. However you choose to display your jeweled toned fixtures, changeable lampshades can be versatile all year around.

Gather around a festive dining room in jewel tones

All other times of the year, your home may possess a more traditional and conservative style, but the holidays give you reason to pump up the voltage! In your dining room why not mix and match dining room chairs and adorn your table with festive holiday dinnerware? Avalon Interiors shows you how to beautifully mix and match colors that will instantly become a conversation starter at your holiday dinner party.

If you have a formal and informal dining area, why not set the stage in the formal room with matching window treatments and a gorgeous chandelier accented with jeweled tones? There is no limit to the imagination when these bold jewel tones grace your holiday home decor!

Image credits: Julianne Kelly, Lamps Plus, Avalon Interiors.

New Years Eve - the holiday that, for a vast majority of us, is a pretty big let down.  All the decorating ideas, party planning, and anticipation for a night where things inevitably go wrong and nothing meets expectation.

I am going to let you all in on a little secret I have learned in my older years - planning a simple, intimate soiree with close friends, with yummy eats and tasty cocktails is a surefire way to have a fabulous NYE celebration.  Now that you know this precious little nugget, let's break down how to plan and execute the perfect New Years Eve party.

Who better to take ques from than the grand dame of party decoration, Martha Stewart.  These beautiful inspiration images from her website serve as the perfect how-to for a classic and successful New Year's Eve event.  And what better party topic to start off with than booze.  You don't need to have a proper home bar to create the perfect cocktail setup for your guests this New Years Eve.  Designating sections with classic and stylish serving trays turns your table into the perfect serving station.  

For your glassware you can either stick with classic champagne flutes or try modern stemless flutes like the ones above, and add a special colorful twist with red and green grape stirrers.  And adding small votive candle accents and DIY metallic streamers add just the right amount of festive pop to make your party sparkle.

The most exciting moments of any New Years Eve celebration are inevitably the 10 seconds leading up to midnight.  Sourcing vintage and vintage-inspired clocks is a fun way to decorate your house and get everyone into the NYE spirit.  Hop on some cyber deals or search local flea markets and you will surely be able get together a small, stylish collection of tabletop clocks to enhance the fun of the night.  Stick with a color palette like metallics or whites or go super eclectic and bohemian by mixing and matching styles, colors and looks - either way your guests will be sure to remember the countdown this year.

In the wee small hours of the morning of New Years Eve there is nothing better than a little sweet treat to cap off what we have set up as the perfect night.  Why not try something creative and interactive?  Above, a fondue spread gets a makeover with caramel fondue in addition to chocolate fondue.  Having both fresh and dried fruits to dip as well as marshmallows and madeleines, no guest will be able to side-step this sweet spot.  

And for a modern take on traditional cookies and milk try your hand at making an Oreo cooking cake and serving it with glass-bottled milk and sparklers.  This should bring even the biggest Scrooge back to their warm and fuzzy childhood roots.

Finally - being the perfect New Years Eve hosts and hostesses that I know you will be - you can't send your guests away empty handed.  Believe it or not these homemade cookies are packaged in paper CD envelopes with DIY New Years Eve stickers.  Bake a batch of your favorite cookies and let your guests indulge in their sweet tooth at the end of the night.  

And leave it to Martha to suggest giving guests party favors wishing them luck in the new year. Black eyed peas and lentils both traditionally welcome wealth and good fortune.  Giving them to your guests in mason jars with personalized notes is a thoughtful and meaningful way to send your loved ones into the new year.

Now that you've been inspired by these New Year's Eve decorating ideas and party planning ideas, how do you plan to celebrate the arrival of 2014?

Image credits: Martha Stewart

Los Angeles designer Angelo Surmelis, creator of the brand Angelo:HOME, joins us today to talk furniture, lighting, and decorating. A self-professed "design geek", Angelo has created an affordable home brand with designer styling that's available at Lamps Plus. His goal is simple: that "everyone can have style (and for less)!".

LAMPS PLUS: What is the inspiration behind the Angelo:HOME line?

ANGELO SURMELIS: To make expressing your personal style affordable. I have always loved when you walk into someone’s home and it feels like no other—when their style is eclectic and unique and not about trends.

LP: What is your favorite piece from the collection and how what is the best way to use it?

AS: I’m geekishly in love with my accent chairs. Adding an accent chair or two in a great pattern and/or color can remake an existing room feel fresh, OR be an awesome foundation to putting a new room together. Plus, I think the shapes are fun, fresh yet classic.

LP: What is the best design advice you ever received?

AS: Don’t over think it. I was a young art major in college in Chicago. I always looked up to my professors 'cause they were so talented. Also, I had a tendency to worry about making the “right” choice when it came to whatever piece I was working on. One of my teachers said, “Every time you don’t over think what you’re doing the choices you make are more passionate. More instinctual. That’s when something personal and beautiful happens.” I never forgot that and to this day I think it’s the best way to design. Design is not an exact science. There’s more than one way to create a beautiful space.

LP: When decorating, what item should you splurge on?

AS: Invest in a great sofa. Whatever your budget, buy the best one you can afford. It is the start of a great room!

LP: How important is lighting in your interior decorating?

AS: I was in a dressing room of a TV show I was working on and the actress in the makeup chair said to the makeup artist, “Honey, you can stop fussing with my face, It doesn’t matter what you do, if they don’t light me properly out there, it’s all for nothing.” It’s HUGE. You can buy all the “right” stuff, spend a ton of money making a room come together and it can all fall flat if you don’t invest in lighting. The opposite is true; a room put together on a budget can look amazing with great lighting.

LP: What do you see as the next design trend?

AS: I don’t know. Ha. Seriously. I think the best way to design and also not feel like you may be “making a mistake” is to not follow trends. Be aware of them, but always follow your own path. The best and most stunning rooms are not about trends but about individual style. The trend I champion is the one where you get to have your personal style expressed in your home!

Visit designer Angelo Surmelis on his website, Angelo:HOME, or on the Angelo:HOME blog for inspiring furniture, lighting, and decorating tips. 

Mirrored accent tables are like chameleons. They can really adapt to your space because of their neutrality. Charming and glamorous mirrored accent tables are a great way to bounce around additional light in a room, and add a sophisticated, feminine feel. There are a plethora of styles of mirrored tables to choose from. Here I've found five different styles:

1. Marilyn Mirrored Round Accent Table. This one feels modern yet classic enough to not be trendy. The circles in the design make it an interesting piece in your home.

2. Emery Gray Tinted Mirrored 3-Drawer Chest. If you are wanting a mirrored table in your bedroom, this one makes the perfect beside table and also gives you extra storage space.

3. Dahlia Studios Florent Polished Nickel Square Side Table. For a more traditional look, this nickel-based mirrored table is a great option.

4. Charlotte Mirrored Accent Table. For a funky boho look, this cute patterned table adds a fun flair to your space.

5.Set of 2 Mirrored Modern Nesting Tables. For a modern look, these nesting mirrored accent tables work in almost any space!

Image credit:Photo by Kim Christie, featured on Style at Home.

Announcing the Icons Collection from Lamps Plus - a collection of custom giclee-printed designer lighting styles, created by 5 modern design icons. We invited a limited number of leading designers who have a signature "iconic" style to create lamp shade patterns exclusively for Lamps Plus: Christopher Kennedy; Jen Ramos of Made by Girl; Kate Albrecht of Mr. Kate; Tobi Fairley; and Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield of Woodson & Rummerfield.

Christopher Kennedy: Based in Palm Springs, Christopher Kennedy brings a fresh look to interior design and home furnishings. Inspired by California architecture, lifestyle and climate, Christopher's design style blends modern, traditional, nostalgic and playful elements. For the Lamps Plus Icons Collection, Christopher Kennedy has created an exclusive Infinity lamp shade pattern that reflects his sense of relaxed luxury, inspired by the casual sophistication of Palm Springs' mid-century architecture and design.

Made by Girl: Designer and blogger Jen Ramos creates a custom Made by Girl lighting design, featuring a Chevron pattern inspired by the artfully defined lines of an ikat textile. In 2007, Jen launched Made by Girl to feature her original art and prints. The site has grown into an acclaimed outlet featuring Jen’s fresh take on art and lifestyle. 

Mr. Kate: Mr. Kate is a quirky and cutting-edge brand by Los Angeles-based designer and blogger Kate Albrecht. Founded in 2009, Mr. Kate has grown into one-stop authority on home, food, fashion and lifestyle advice. For the Lamps Plus Icons collections, Kate has created an intricate yet playful pattern of drawn lines, reflecting her eclectic style and exuberant personality.

Tobi Fairley: For more than a decade, interior designer Tobi Fairley has brought her signature look – a fresh combination of colorful, large-scale prints and classic furniture styles – to projects across the southern half of the United States. In her exclusive Bamboo Trellis lamp shade pattern design for Lamps Plus, Tobi Fairley offers a nod to the fabulous trellis work often found on vintage bamboo furniture.

Woodson & Rummerfield: Combining the opulence of old Hollywood with a sleek and sophisticated style sense, designers Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield have created their own modern-vintage mash-up called "Modage". For their exclusive Lamps Plus Icons Collection pattern, the duo was inspired by the stylized look of vintage leather book covers. The result was a stunning marbled giclee lamp shade pattern, available in an array of color combinations.

The result of the above is the Icons Collection, a line of designer lighting that combines high design and everyday value. Hand-crafted on-demand using our patented giclee printing process, each pattern is available in sixteen color combinations with a variety of light fixtures. They can also be customized through our Design Your Own program– simply choose your fixture and color palette to unlock thousands of possible combinations for a designer look tailored to your exact needs.

Is it snowing where you are?

In Kentucky the snow is falling and the ground here is covered with a blanket of white as shown in this picture of Thistlewood Farms.

It's official....winter arrives December 21....

....are you ready?

The days are shorter and the nights are longer and hot chocolate with mini marshmallows is on the menu.

Snuggle in.....and for the cold winter months ahead....

....here are a few winter decorating ideas to keep you warm.

1.  Add a little color

Nothing chases away the winter blues faster than a little color....like these festive decorations from Better Homes & Gardens.

String pine cones from ribbon and hang from the back of a chair for an easy winter decorating idea.

Contemporary dining chairs are the perfect backdrop for a little rustic decor.

2.  Add texture and greenery

Winter is all about warmth and enveloping a home in cozy textiles and textures like these felt trees from Better Homes & Gardens.

Combine the simplicity of the trees with the elegant lines of a sunburst wall mirror and silver accents to create an easy winter mantel.

Finish off the decor with fresh ever greens from the winter garden.

3.  Bring the outside in

One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to celebrate the winter season....is with a little nature inspired by this grouping from Home Dit.

Group branches in a simple vase and then hang pictures or paper ornaments.  

Set a festive table for your guests with classic dinnerware and this easy centerpiece idea.

4.  Add a little handmade 

These handmade wooden snowflakes featured in Better Homes & Gardens are a simple inexpensive way to introduce a little winter into your decor.

Make your own snowflakes from wood and hang from ribbons on the wall.

Add some festive bedding for texture and warmth and sparkling crystal table lamps to complete the look.

So let the snow fall.

Pour a cup of toasty hot chocolate and pull up a good book.

And fill your home with the textures and warmth of the season with these winter decorating ideas.

Image credits:  Thistlewood Farms, Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, Home Dit, Better Homes & Gardens.

It's no secret that I have a love for all things office-style. I am, The Office Stylist after all and a stylish space starts with a stylish desk lamp, like the one see in this photo from Home & Garden Design ideas.

Here are a few of my favorite multipurpose desk lamps that will help take your desk from drab to fab. 

1. Modern: This Gen 2 Z-Bar Metallic Black Daylight High Power LED Desk Lamp is simple yet it still makes a statement. Perfect for the modern work space and definitely great if your'e looking for distinctive LED desk lamps. 

2. Girly: The Robert Abbey 22 3/4" Pink Ceramic and Bronze Table Lamp is perfect if you're focused on both style and function. It's also great if you're looking to add a bit of color in an otherwise dark or dreary work space.

3. Classic: This Green Glass Shade Bankers Lamp is a classic that NEVER goes out of style. While it's not meant for everyone, it's definitely a classic that is here to stay.

4. Professional: The professional-style is a mix of modern and classic. The Black and Satin Nickel Finish LED Piano Lamp is a perfect example, it's serious about work but also serious about its look and style.

Do you have a desk lamp that dazzles? Let me know what style of lamp describes you best in the comments below!

Image credits: Home & Garden Design Ideas

Even if you're not planning to throw a major fete this holiday season, it's nice to dress up your bar area and that involves choosing a bar cart style. You could go with a rustic chalet theme, incorporating plaids and antlers, or get seriously sparkly with all your shiny mirrored and gold accessories. Here are two holiday bar schemes for inspiration.

It's true that plaid is making a major showing in the fall/winter fashion scene, but regardless of trends tartan is always in style at Christmas time. Tartan tea towels and cocktail napkins are nice touches too, like this one above from Camille Styles.

While taxidermy and antlers are always welcome like in Erin Hearts Court's image, be sure to dress your head with a garland or wreath. Just that tiny touch says holiday, and smells good too.

Shopping guide: 1. Rustic Message Board 2. Stag Horn Faux Antler Wall Mirror 3. Horizon Birch Bark Table Lamp 4. Apothecary Style Glass Beverage Dispenser 5. Red Tan and Green Plaid Pleated Shade 6. Jubilee Fine Fragranced Fraser Fir Candle 7. Rustic Chic Weathered Blue Hall Chest 8. Hex Nut Natural Wood Candle Holder 9. Faux Cedar Pine Topiary 10. Reed and Barton Cove Crystal Hiball Glasses

It's true that gold tones are huge right now throughout the house (unless you've already moved on to copper) and this is true for bar cart style too! During the holidays, and especially for New Year's, a touch of gilt makes anything festive.

Mirrored chargers and trays, polished chrome or brass cocktail shakers, and of course any and all of your crystal are essential in making your bar shine. These two images from Style Me Pretty and Elle Decor provides lots of glam ideas.

Shopping guide: 1. Swizzle Blush Chandelier 2. Starburst Mirrored Wall Art 3. Little Red Bird Glass Pedestal Plate 4. Gold Leaf Shaped Decorative Tray 5. Godinger Leaf 2-Tone Brass and Silver Ice Tongs 6. Reed and Barton Cove Crystal Decanter  7. Antique Brass and Black Tray Table 8. Reed and Barton Soho Crystal Cocktail Glasses  9. Jubilee Fine Fragranced French Vanilla Candle 10. Crown Two-Tier Iron Stand

*Missing links indicate that these items are currently out of stock.

Image credits: Erin Hearts Court, Camille Styles / Style Me Pretty, Elle Decor

Without question, beveled mirrors elevate the look of your standard mirror whether in the bath, a dressing room or within a standard framed mirror. Let’s face it, we all need mirrors even if we don’t always love what’s staring us back in the face.

Personally I like to create a bit of a diversion when looking at the ever-aging mug so I make sure that the reflection around me is as attractive as possible. Introducing beveled mirrors is a great first step in creating a better looking and functional bath.

1. Kichler Brushed Nickel Structures Mirror 2. Aptations Minimalist Brushed Nickel Vanity Mirror

Wall mirrors as well as table top vanity mirrors look much better when beveled and Lonny Magazine just happened to have great pictures of bathrooms that sport this particular style looking glass. The angular shaped edging can enhance both contemporary mirrors as well as traditional as are witnessed in the images above.

3. Nelly Contemporary Wall Mirror 

Stylish framed mirrors can also be beveled. In fact, the image above shows how the beveled fragments can actually become the frame. Beveled mirrors have a glamorous look and create much more sparkle that a traditional flat mirror. A beveled edge catches more light which reflects more shimmering light around a bathroom.

4. Broan Meridian Beveled & Electrified Bath Medicine Cabinet

When it comes to true bathroom functionality look no further that the mirrored medicine chest. These pictures show a more classic and traditional take on the mirror, but the Lamps Plus version is a shining example of true modernity.

Image credits: Lonny

The vibrant and cheerful Radiant Orchid has been named the 2014 Color of the Year by Pantone. Now that they've had a few weeks to bask in the fuchsia glow, what do leading interior designers and industry experts really think of using this hue in home decor?

Jeff Andrews, Interior Designer, Jeff Andrews Design:

“Radiant Orchid is a sophisticated lavender that pairs well with neutral greys and taupes: rich and vibrant, but not overly saturated. I would use it in small doses in a glamorous living room, or larger doses in a woman’s closet or vanity area.”

Robin Callan, Interior Designer, Room Fu:

“I'm fully onboard with Pantone's selection of Radiant Orchid as Color of the Year for 2014. That red-violet hue is such a luscious shade and would look equally amazing paired with linens and natural elements for a chic, subdued look, or combined with navy, citron or mustard for those of us who crave a little more color drama.”

Gretchen Aubuchon, Editor-in-Chief, Fashion + Decor:

“Pantone's 2014 color of the year pick, Radiant Orchid, seems to be in the same color family as Lilac, which was all over the fashion runways for Spring 2014. So, it seems fashion and home decor are actually colliding and I of course LOVE this. On the other hand though, I do think it is a tougher color then Emerald for all to embrace it. My recommendations for its use in the home would be, lamp shades, pillows, and wallpaper. I see Radiant Orchid being used in the home as an addition to other colors and used more on the accessories side.”

Mindy Miles Greenberg, Interior Designer, Encore Decor:

“Radiant Orchid” Pantone’s 2014 Color of The Year, is going to prove to be a challenging hue to incorporate into residential interior design. Its Pepto-Pink happy feeling might appeal to one’s feminine side, but it’s far from a universally passionate “love” at first glance. A lamp, a throw, a pillow, sure. Anything more? Sorry not in New York City.”

Manja Swanson, Chief Creative Officer, Lamps Plus:

“Table lamps and home decor, like pillows candles, and wall art are quick updates that allow you to add the Color of the Year, without breaking the bank.” 

Rachel Cannon Lewis, Interior Designer, SoHaus Interior Design:

"The interior design industry has been showcasing Pantone's Radiant Orchid, and other purple hues, for a few years at market. Pick up any luxury shelter magazine and you're bound to see fabrics, lamps, and other home furnishings in this beautiful color. It's great in analogous schemes with blue and feels glamorous in white rooms. It instantly perks up an all-neutral design for those who are color-shy, but also looks sophisticated in a monochromatic scheme with layered tones of lavender. "

How have designers felt about the Color of the Year in years past? Take a look at their thoughts on Emerald, the 2013 Color of the Year and Tangerine Tango, 2012's Color of the Year.

The build up of excitement during the hectic holiday season. Counting down the days. Decorating, parties, merriment, ringing in the new year. Then the holidays come to an abrupt halt and the decorations are packed away for another year. The house feels cold and empty.

Cozy up your house after the holidays by dimming your lamps, sitting in front of a roaring fire, pouring yourself a glass of wine, and taking your winter decorating cues straight from nature. A few sprigs of fresh greenery can stay on the coffee table all winter long like in the DIY Showoff's home.

Pomegranates add a punch of color to this kitchen from Craftberry Bush, until you're ready to make a batch of pomegranate martinis.

To me, Christmas Eve is all about that nostalgic silent night. The idea of quietly falling snow, a hush that blankets a city and soothing candlelight is all I need. How does one capture that quiet feeling in home design?

I think it can be achieved though the infusion of winter whites and soothing lights. The New Victorian Ruralist always posts the most romantic and moody images, ones that perfectly capture this notion of “quiet” design.

I think birch trees evoke the essence of the holiday. They somehow represent the crisp outdoors, the silence of the forest and are the perfect backdrop and texture for home decor accessories.

The rustic beauty of birch can enhance a traditional lamp, or clad a fabulous framed mirror, turning both into a microcosm of a winter wonderland. If a wood fire is not in cards, the use of tea lights or candles will add that storybook crackle to any room and will reflect beautifully in mirrors or on tables.

Country living is another inspiration for this theme. Rough hewn woods may be rustic to the touch but incorporate the essence of a little house on the prairie. Decorating with branches and fur will recreate this aesthetic and make for a cozy Christmas Eve, settled in quiet home design.

Shopping List:

1. Uttermost Set of 2 Birch I, II Hand-Painted Tree Wall Art

2. White Polar Bear Faux Fur Area Rug

3. Natural Aspen Birch Bark Table Lamp

4. Salem Chrome Lantern Candleholder

5. Round Washed Wood Wall Mirror

Image credits: The New Victorian Ruralist

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at Lamps Plus! Wishing you and your family a safe, happy, healthy, and light-filled day.

Image credit: Family Holiday.

The end of the year is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than with a festive New Year’s Eve Party? Whether you are planning a big bash with all of your closest friends and family or you plan to keep it low key with just a few close friends, holiday decor sparkle is a must in your decorations.

Everyone loves to reminisce about the passing year over great food and bubbly and of course home decor that can sparkle makes the mood festive and welcoming.

The great part about these holiday ideas is that you can use them well into the New Year! No need to ditch the decor, these inspiring ideas can be kept around for your home in the year ahead.

When we think of New Year’s Eve we often have the idea of cardboard hats and crowns with paper noisemakers and forget that the evening can still be very sophisticated and modern. Bringing sparkle to your holiday decor can mean bringing contemporary colors into your furniture textiles, drapery and lighting.

Uttermost Fascination 3-Light Chandelier

A gorgeous chandelier can be the focal point of your party and the rest will fall into place with metallic dinnerware, table settings and your favorite bubbly on ice for your guests. Freestyle Interiors shows a beautiful way to make your everyday living room get party ready with colorful accents, reflective furniture and playful lighting that is perfect for mingling.

Let’s face it; can you ever have too much reflection at your New Year’s Eve Party? Mirrors and silver tone decor have been a wonderful trend in the interior design world for the last year and using them as functional wall mirrors as you come into your home or highlighting them in your furniture are excellent ways to turn on the sparkle.

Howard Elliot Edgarton 40” Round Wall Mirror

A large wall mirror like this Howard Elliot Edgarton Wall Mirror above is ideal for a foyer, over your sofa or fireplace. It would make a focal point for the room. Group several mirrors together, or use different mirrors in varying sizes in a gallery format for easy wall art that looks beautiful all year around.

New Year’s eve is a wonderful time to let the conversation linger into the wee hours of early New Year’s Day and having gorgeous furniture pieces are a great way to bring in sparkle and pizazz. This living room below from Jerry Jacobs Design is the perfect mix of glam and contemporary living. 

Look to coffee and side tables with mirrored sides as well as sparkly throw accent pillows adorned with crystals and beaded embroidery. The beauty of accent pillows, rugs, and throw blankets are the ability to change them as the seasons change. After dancing the night away it will be nice to settle back and enjoy a seat with reflective inspiration all around.

This New Year’s Eve welcome your guests into your home with these easy ideas for adding sparkle to your holiday decor and create an ambiance everyone will love. Your guests may want to stay just a few more hours this New Year’s holiday!

Image credits: Freestyle Interiors, Jerry Jacobs Design

We're so excited to see Domino magazine back on newsstands! We've partnered with Domino's Editor in Chief Michelle Adams to find out her top lighting picks from Lamps Plus. Click through to view all 25 of Michelle's Lamps Plus favorites on her wish list. 

Pictured above: Arteriors Home Sabine Desk Lamp, Nova Zinc Double Gourd Modern Ceramic Table Lamp, Nova Tripod Floor Lamp, Flynn Mercury Black Reactive Glass Table Lamp, Nova Adjust Matte Black Arc Floor Lamp, Jonathan Adler Meurice Collection Brass Floor Lamp, Nova Matrimony Reclining Silver Chrome Table Lamp, Robert Abbey Rico Espinet Buster Aged Brass Table Lamp. 

Everyone is always talking about winter whites… Today I want to delve into a dark, moody winter design trend by focusing on the sultry effects of black accent paint.  What was once considered goth and overly dramatic has transformed into a super chic way to add a drama and glamour to any room.  

Take a look at some of these gorgeous inspiration images from various interior designers, including the above image from Amy D. Morris, that feature wintry black paint in all its glory.

Let's start off by talking about the most drastic of the options - a black ceiling, with these great images from Houzz.  Many people are terrified to darken their ceilings for fear of shrinking the appearance of a room.  As you can see above, the addition of black paint on the ceilings, when done correctly, can be dramatic and beautiful.  High ceilings and larger spaces are the perfect palette for experimenting with black painted ceilings.

Another thing that helps offset the darkness of a black ceiling is beautiful white crown molding. Mix in light furniture, accessories and accents to compliment your newly painted black ceiling and you will find a whole new life in your space.

A white ceiling and black beams is a classic look but the addition of black window frames and cabinetry gives this kitchen its design edge. To be able to pull off this look, it would help to have a large space that can handle so much black.  Interior designer Jessica Helgerson beautifully married all of this together in the image above.

The crisp white walls, vintage stove, furniture and modern black pendant lights serve to add variety and texture, allowing a room to exude depth instead of falling flat with all that black.

This space above by designer Mark Cunningham is another good example of how accessorizing can liven up dramatic, black paint like on this shelving and cabinetry. As you can see, mostly light books and beautiful modern art pieces pop against the black built-ins.  

Here, darker furniture is lightened by the amount of natural sunlight the room receives as well as by the metallic sheen from the carpet.

Two more rooms that are high up on the "scary" list for accenting with black paint are definitely the bedroom and the bathroom. Remember what we have already learned about this design trend and you will have no problem adding black accent paint to these spaces. White tiles, fixtures, ceiling and accessories offset the dark, black paint and create a contemporary, chic bathroom by The Marion House Book designer Emma Reddington.

In this master bedroom by designer Erin Martin, again the high ceilings and lighting accents compliment this dark wall, but what I love about this image is the texture of the black accent wall. Wood paneling, bricks or other decorative textures give the black accent wall fun and interesting dimension.

It is hard not to be inspired to start painting the walls black with an image like the above by Julien Fernandez/GAP Interiors.  Whether you feel ready to dive into black accents for this winter design trend or not, first take a second to asses if your space fits the criteria to provide the best possible solution.  

Once the decision is made to go for it, take another second to decide which paint to use. There are nearly dozens of options from every paint manufacturer and, whether you believe me or not, they DO vary.  

Then get to painting, sit back, and enjoy the sultry glamour of black accent paint.

Image Credits:Houzz, Amy D. Morris, Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, Mark Cunningham, Erin Martin, The Marion House Book, Julien Fernandez/GAP Interiors

Today we’ll take a look at some stunning applications for LED light strips, one of the hottest home lighting trends! Also known as tape lights, these versatile, energy-efficient lights offer an ideal solution for under cabinet lighting, outlining and highlighting architectural details like windows, and creating ambiance as party lights.

1. To Increase the Functionality of Kitchens. A highly versatile LED tape light not only adds ambiance to a kitchen, but shines light into dark corners and onto surfaces where additional illumination needed for food preparation. One of my favorite features is that these lights are plug-in - they come with their own power supply - so they are easy to install because they don’t require wiring. 

2. To Increase the Beauty of Bedrooms and Living Rooms. The warm white LED tape light kit is a great accent for a living or sleeping space. As seen in this photo, the soft white color is unobtrusive and will let the beauty of your decor shine though. Add accents to headboards, mirrors, wall-mounted televisions, underneath furniture, and more. This light kit installs (and removes) easily with peel-and-stick adhesive and a plug-in power cord.

3. To Highlight Architectural Details. Highlight windows, moldings and chair rails, ceiling coves, built-in cabinetry, and more. The right lighting can really elevate a room from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and versatile LED light strips are an easy and energy-efficient way to achieve this.

4. To Add Ambiance as Party Lights. Have some fun at your next soiree with the color changing LED tape light kit. Using the included remote control, you can program a range of colors from the LED strip (including red, green, blue, yellow, pure white, and cool white) and a range of lighting styles and patterns. These LED tape lights are energy efficient, use only 36 watts, and they're dimmable - perfect for use as party lights to create a unique experience for your guests.

So where will you be using LED tape lights in your home? 

Design Dossier is our monthly series where we share highlights of some of Lamps Plus’ most popular, unique, and interesting lighting choices straight from our showrooms.

Winter is here and we can all feel it! Those dropping temperatures cause us to retreat into the warm indoors, but the winter wonderland seen outdoors can be the inspiration for interior spaces.
One way to pull off white paces in interior design is by including layers of texture like the ones seen in this light and bright living room designed by Darryl Carter.

Both organic and woven elements will accomplish the task, mix various wood tones for rich contrast. Also include sculptural decorative objects and textural throw blankets for a “curl up and get cozy” look.

Rachel Classic Natural Slipcover Sofa, Confetti Champagne Throw Blanket, Zuo Civic Center Distressed Wood Coffee, Howard Elliott Set of 2 Gloss White Floral Vases, Plantation Cherry Clover Pedestal Table

A bathroom remodeled in all white is a timeless look that will be just as fresh ten years from now.

Below is a beautiful example of how to accomplish a clean white aesthetic... Classic white vanity and marble top with gleaming wall sconces to the side of or above a classic square mirror, like in this fresh and fabulous bathroom by Milton Development.

Galaxy 60" Marble Cream Vanity, Christine 72" Double Sink Vanity

Carve out a home office with a few extra square feet for a home office and capture the appeal of the layered white interior design look, this one below designed by Palmer Weiss.

With basics in place, you can add icy blues or soft grays for a home office that combines style with productivity.

Vienna Full Spectrum Crystal Trophy Table Lamp, Naples 3-Drawer White Wood Executive Desk, Axess 5-Shelf Pure White Bookcase, White Leather Low Back Swivel Office Chair

For a soothing retreat to settle in at a day’s end, dress your bedroom with layers of white in a tone on tone palette.

Take a cue from luxury hotels that dress their beds in all white linens and introduce a hint of glamour with a mirrored nightstand like this sophisticated bedroom featured at The Cross Design.

Satin Silver White Shade Double Gourd Lamp, Astoria Cotton Duvet Bedding Sets, Jeslyn White Tufted Headboard (currently not available), Antique Silver 3-Drawer Mirrored Nightstand

Image credits: Darryl Carter, Milton Development, Palmer Weiss, The Cross Design

New Year’s Eve is all about champagne, as well as glitter and gold home decor! There is something about the promise of a new year, endless possibilities and resolutions that feel like a golden opportunity...why not be literal and embrace the gold?

The shimmering frivolity of this night can easily be captured and become super chic home decor if you know where to look.

I found some fabulous examples of glittery gold accessories and home furnishings on The Zhush. There are two ways to approach this design style: big and bold or subtle and sly.

Glitter can embellish just about anything from clothing to electronics and can heighten any day objects into something worthy of a New Year’s Eve celebration.

When it comes to gold home furnishings everything is fair game. Gold looks good everywhere and can even work with other metals like nickel, black/bronze and silver.

I think the most popular gold item must be the stylish framed mirror. However, the trend is moving towards gold becoming a mainstay in lighting and hardware. Gold table lamps, floor lamps and sconces add a richness to any room, but the real daredevils will opt for gold pulls, knobs and faucets in kitchens and bathrooms. 

Regardless how you implement gold into your home design I hope it sparkles for you like the most festive New Year’s Eve.

Shopping Guide:

1. Gold Fiber Translucent Drum Lamp Shade 2. Murray Feiss Darwin Rectangular Wall Mirror 3. Jonathan Adler Meurice Antique Brass Wall Sconce 4. Valentina Gold Mirror Top Accent Table 5. Arteriors Home Warsaw White Marble Serving Tray 6. Ripley Gold Table Lamp (currently unavailable)

Image credit: The Zhush