In the last decade Mid-Century decor has enjoyed a major resurgence in popularity, and the style is still going strong. However there's a fine line between honoring the design of the 1950's and 60's and feeling like you live on the set of Mad Men!

Just as SF GirlbyBay combines a bentwood pendant with mixed industrial dining room, and as For Me For You accents an eclectic living room with a slim floor lamp, incorporating Mid-Century inspired lighting into your space is a great way to create the effect without going overboard.

To get the midcentury lighting look, seek out materials like the ceramic table lamp as seen on Style by Emily Henderson. Lampshades in colors other than white—for example linen or cocoa—inject a retro sensibility. As for shapes and silhouettes, try an arc floor lamp, a turned wood table lamp, or a Sputnik chandelier (also spotted on Style by Emily Henderson).

The clean and versatile lines for which midcentury design is revered will ensure that your new lighting will slip easily and effortlessly into your existing decor!

1. An end table lamp combination is a hallmark of midcentury style.

2. Paneled shades like the one on this double shade table lamp were common in the 1950's and 60's.

3. This walnut table lamp features a classic pairing of dark wood with a linen shade.

4. The space-age styling of this tiered pendant lamp reflects the time period's fascination with space travel and technology.

5. The silhouette of this arc lamp is one of the most recognizable midcentury lighting shapes.

Image credits: SFGirlbyBay, For Me For You, Style by Emily Henderson, Style by Emily Henderson, Lizrary on Flickr

White lighting is always crisp and clean whether you take it in a contemporary or traditional direction. An easy and inexpensive way to introduce white into your lighting scheme is by simply adding white lamp shades to entryway, chandelier or bedroom lighting.

The Zhush is a great source for beautiful room images and there were ample shots of white lighting...enough to be the inspiration for this post! Consider white lighting as a counterpoint to a dark space like the image above or as a compliment to a sunny and brightly designed space.

White table lamps are always stylish when in an urn or gourd shape. The wide variety of shapes possible within ceramics will always make table lamp visually interesting and mini works of art.

Consider white coral as a lamp base in a summer home or take an old, plain wooden lamp base and whitewash it for a distressed seaside look. 

Ceiling and pendant lights are also chic in white. The obvious choice is to install white lights in a kitchen. There is no question that white in a kitchen is a clean and sanitary look. I’m mad for the white milk glass chandelier above. It’s both modern and traditional at the same time. Can you say two for one? The basic drum shade in white would be a great way to start slowly. They don’t break the bank and are design simplicity at its best. There is a reason most lamp shades are white...white lighting is timeless and here to stay.

Shopping List:

1. Currey and Company Seaward White Sand Chandelier

2. Artcraft Mercer Street 18" Wide Modern Pendant Light

3. Polished Nickel Beehive Pendant

4. Jonathan Adler Capri Tall White Glass Table Lamp

5. White Cotton Drum Cylinder Shade

Image credits: The Zhush

A beautiful way to create a feature wall is by putting up a gallery collection. While personal photos and artwork are usually the first go-to for this, a mirrored gallery wall is an interesting way to bring whimsy and light to your wall space.

From streamlined elegance to funky eclectic, these images from House will inspire you to create your very own perfect mirror gallery wall.

This entryway features a stunning gallery of romantic, frameless mirror styles. The feminine, vintage look of this gallery wall also serves to bring in outdoor light through reflection, adding a wonderful glow to the entryway.

Because frame-less mirrors are so simple, you can combine many shapes and sizes, even overloading with the quantity and packing your walls with gorgeous mirrors.

People often forget to design their bathrooms! This super fun, eclectic gallery wall creates the perfect backdrop to the tub. The gallery wall is funky but still romantic and girly, and dresses up what would be an otherwise typical and bland bathroom.

To call the above a gallery wall is a tiny bit of a stretch, but it is a wall hanging collection so I chose to add it to the mix for variation.

These antique mirror wall sconces, that hold real candles, are a cool way to mix mirrors with lighting. Keep them aligned for a more modern approach, or stagger the heights for a "collected" feel.  

This playful gallery wall perfectly balances Mid-Century simplicity with whimsy. The consistent wicker material allows you to mix shapes freely and still have a consistent look.

Take this gallery wall one step further by adding a DIY twist, try swapping out one or two of the standard mirrors for convex mirrors to add dimension to the look.

If you have the space, why not take your mirrored gallery wall down to the floor! Stacking floor mirrors can make a room grow in size and appear so much brighter.  

Layer cohesive floor mirrors in a space where there is not a risk of them toppling over, or secure them from behind. Leaning, layered floor mirrors give off a casual, laid-back vibe.

What kind of mirrored gallery wall do you like best?

Image credits: House

You can never apply too much style to the way your home design functions. That's why we want to present our new Tivoli Mosaic Glass Tray Console Table Lamp!

Add stylish function to your home with this console table lamp. It's topped with a beige shade that offers ambient illumination and transitional style. While the bedside might be a great idea, this table lamp would even be a fun option on a dining room console. Use it for entertaining, you can display pretty finger foods or desserts on the tray table.

This console table lamp is also ideal for your favorite reading corner. The glass tray table is perfect for reading glasses, cell phone and more. Conveniently, the mosaic base works with several color palettes.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Image credit: Lamps Plus

The modern gray living room does not have to be a cold and austere space. I fell in love with this room for several reasons and think it’s a perfect room to replicate. Of course the blog, A Perfect Gray, is the ideal spot to find images of chic gray interiors which is where I was when I stumbled upon this beauty.

I like that while the room is modern, it’s still warm and comfortable. The lines of the sofa are sleek but the upholstery is warm. To counter the cool glass coffee table, the designer has introduced the small wooden stool. The mixture of textures is genius. Another nice juxtaposition is the earthy, woven sisal rug below the warmer woven textile carpet. 

Metals play an important role too. The brass base of the coffee table is visually carried up the wall by the introduction of the amazing brass table lamp. I don’t think there is a more divine lighting specimen than what we see here. Not only is it totally on point for the space, I would also love that look as my bedroom lighting style. While I can’t see where the other lighting sources come from, I bet there are some type of distinctive wall lights or pretty sconces near the bookcase to the left. It’s a fab look with a simple palette...bon chance.

Shopping List:

1. Black Horse Framed Photo Wall Art

2. Klaussner Jordan Classic Gray Sofa

3. Raschella Twin Arm Antique Brass Table Lamp

4. Kaleen Casablanca Grey Wool Area Rug

5. Arteriors Home Dean Gold Leaf Cocktail Table

6. Summer Swirl Walnut Natural Wood Stool

Photo credit: A Perfect Gray

When decorating, you never go wrong by choosing a classic color, like Monaco blue for your home accents. A timeless option. Whether your inspiration is the blue doors of Greece, or the classic prep look of Nantucket — Monaco blue is a no fail.

Artcraft On the Spot Chrome Pendant Light, Zuo Union Square Antique White Chairs, Kaleen Nomad Navy Wool Area Rug, Primary Shapes Abstract Wall Art, Fiore White Dining Table, Jamie Young Large White Marble Bowl

In this dining room from Domino Magazine above, they pared the space down to blue and white with a bit of black and gray.

A black pendant light above a white dining table with white dining chairs will always produce a chic look. The blue and ivory patterned rug anchor the space for family and friends to gather. Top the table with a neutral marble bowl and add some art to the space — I opted for a a primary color abstract print to bring a few additional colors into the space.

Image credit: Domino Magazine

Spring has finally come and it seemed like the cold winter days would never leave! Spring is all about a rebirth and renewal of your abode and lighting is one of the easiest ways to breathe freshness back into your welcoming foyer.

The foyer of your home can often be forgotten as it is where guests enter and exit your home and often times is treated more as a corridor rather than a room. Foyer lighting is especially important because it can be for safety, illumination, but still bring a presence to your foyer that may have been missing. This season, take a look at how it can brighten your spring home using chandeliers, pendants and even wall sconces for a fresh take to your interiors.

Determine what type of statement your foyer lighting should make:

The first impression into your home is a lasting one, so ensure the foyer lighting you choose works beautifully with your interiors. If your front entrance opens up to a grand or monumental stair like this one by Lorraine G. Vale, then having an equally large and eye-catching chandelier could be just the statement you’re looking for.

There is foyer lighting for high and low ceilings to create enough illumination to brighten a multi-story space or a low ceiling fixture could be just enough for a more intimate entrance. Did you know that lighting is one of the most affordable upgrades you can make to your interiors during the spring?

Take a look at your foyer and determine what type of new statement your entrance can make.

Contemporary chandeliers that take a break from traditional crystal:

While many homeowners love the twinkle and glamour that traditional crystal chandeliers evoke, many feel the traditional style lighting fixture doesn’t fit their modern home. The beauty of today’s foyer lighting is the ability to choose from ultra-modern fixtures that are abstract and artistic to classically traditional to fit every homeowners taste, like these fixtures in this home by Hendel Homes.

The Possini Euro design below from Lamps Plus is the perfect example of a sophisticated foyer lighting fixture that walks the line between glamorous with a contemporary edge! The chrome finish and metal construction pendant light is a break from the normal sparkling individual glass/crystal pieces, but still gives a shimmering effect in your entryway. Ideal for a smaller foyer or grouped into multiple arrangements in a larger foyer, the eighteen halogen bulbs are sure to illuminate any home with a gorgeous glow.

Possini Euro Design 18-Light Curly Ribbon Pendant

Compliment your architectural ceiling with gorgeous foyer lighting:

One of the features that you often forget about in your foyer is the ceiling! Architectural ceilings span from very rustic to ornately detailed and foyer lighting can highlight these features beautifully like this modern variety from Peter Zimmerman Architects.

Choose lighting that keeps in the design style of the architectural features. There are so many contemporary lights that work beautifully in minimalistic interiors, while reclaimed and exposed filament lighting look gorgeous in a more rustic setting.

Complimenting your architectural setting can set the mood for guests the moment they enter your home!

The next time you rush through your foyer on to the other rooms of your home, look up! You may realize that some of the best ways to welcome and say goodbye to your guests rests in the ability of your foyer lighting to illuminate the way.

Use these inspiring ideas to awaken your entryway with light and show off the architectural details of your home.

Image credits: Lorraine G. Vale, Hendel Homes, Peter Zimmerman Architects

Artcraft On the Spot Black Floor Lamp / Multi-Color Glass 5-Arm Floor Lamp

Adults aren't the only ones who need work space in the home... Here's some ideas for lighting up a stylish work space for kids....

While table lamps let you really shine a light on things, they also take up a lot of real estate on the tabletop. If you’re dealing with a small area, or using a single surface for a pair of worker bees, consider a floor lamp for at least one seat.  

The Artcraft On the Spot Floor Lamp, with metal sphere and adjustable gooseneck has both a thin profile and a ‘50s feel, making it practically and style savvy. The Multi-Color Glass Five-Arm Floor Lamp is tons of fun, and prevents arguments over who gets to shine the light on what, since there are plenty to go around.

Kidsplace Rocket 10 1/2" Wide Brushed Steel / Hibou White Porcelain Owl Accent Lamp / Red Twitter Bird Contemporary Accent Lamp

Incorporate a light fixture as part of your decor theme. This kids work space, designed by Susanna Vento and Samuli Niskanen features a DIY trestle leg desk and glossy pigeon sconce with bright orange cord.

Similar options include the Kidsplace Rocket, a brushed steel mini pendant that would look adorable above the desk of a budding astronaut, and even cuter as a trio. The Hibou Owl Accent Lamp, crafted from white porcelain is illuminated from within the belly of the bird, is a style that works well into tendon. The Twitter Bird Contemporary Accent Lamp is a cheerful addition to a kid’s desk or guest bedroom. Imagine it on a bedside table against wallpaper with birds in modern black silhouettes.

Currey and Company Rooke 10" Wide Red Pendant Light / Possini Euro White Inside 8" Wide Red Mini Pendant Light / Pop Collection Green Glass 15" Wide Pendant

Both of these work areas start with a white ground, then add a bit of color. Brightly hued pendants are a bold contrast against white walls, especially when there are such high ceilings.

The Currey and Company Rooke Pendant Light, surprisingly crafted out of terra-cotta, would bring a bold splash of red into a room. The Possini Euro Red Mini Pendant Light is an excellent option for small spaces, or, line up three in a row. The length of red wire only makes it better. The Pop Collection Pendant, which works as a flushmount fixture too, is a more refined piece made from glass, so better to hang above a teen’s desk, preferably one who doesn’t toss a ball while studying.

Mighty Bright LUX Dome Blue Steel LED Desk Lamp / Koncept Gen 3 Equo Daylight LED Orange Desk Lamp / White Metal 2-Light Clamp-On Desk Lamp

On the left, charming birds alight behind a red task lamp that sits on a table with legs covered in florals. On the left, furniture maker Tim Leveson created a an extra fun workspace in his daughters’ playroom, with a classic black task lamp and Marimekko oilcloth-topped table.

Task lamps come in a number of styles, including quite contemporary, like the Mighty Bright LUX Dome LED Desk Lamp of solid steel, which will last an estimated 50,000 hours. The Koncept Gen 3 Equo Daylight LED Desk Lamp is also energy efficient and incredibly sleek, not just in looks but in functionality: slide your finger along the strip to dim gradually, or touch anywhere on the strip to jump directly to any brightness. For a more traditional take, opt for a metal Clamp-On Desk Lamp. Great for hobbies, this one includes a main bulb for general lighting and a circular ring fluorescent bulb to provide bright light for close-up work or reading.

Heirloom Wire Cage Polished Nickel Wall Sconce / Industrial Chrome Finish 11 3/4" High Outdoor Wall Light / Averill Park 10 1/2" High Bronze Outdoor Wall Light

North Carolina interior designer Lynn-Anne Bruns incorporates flea-market finds into her children’s rooms. Here, a collection of green bottles add color on the ledge above the wall-mounted desk. In keeping with the desk’s small space efficiency and vintage aesthetic, a caged sconce provides direct downlight.

Similar industrial styles include the shiny Heirloom Wire Cage Polished Nickel Wall Sconce with carbon filament bulb, and outdoor sconces, like the Industrial Chrome Finish Wall Light with white frosted glass, and the Averill Park Bronze Wall Light with seedy glass and Edison bulb.

WAC White Glass Track Head for Lightolier Track Systems / Low Profile Par 20 Track Light / Lightolier Classic White Cylinder Track Light

Photographer and graphic designer, Anne Helgesson smartly installed track lighting in her daughter’s bedroom, above the long horizontal work space, along with a pair of pendants for additional illumination. Not only do track lights keep the irk surface clear, they meld with the room’s modern aesthetic.

Lightolier Track Light Systems offer excellent contemporary designs, with die cast lights in white finishes. The Low Profile Par 20 Track Light has a bezel shade and Lightolier Classic White Cylinder Track Light uses mini-cylinder lights with a matte finish.

Image credits: Family Living, Kristiina Kurronen for Scandinavian Deko, Louise Desrosiers for Milk Magazine, Bolaget Real Estate,

The snow is starting to melt off and longer, lighter Spring days creep closer. What better way to kick off this magical time than with a stunning teepee design round-up!  

Indoor or outdoor, masculine or feminine, chic or rustic - teepees are a fantastic way to express creativity and embrace spring time fun.  Just like the romantic image above from The Style Files, this teepee design round up will inspire men, women and children to embrace youthful happiness this Spring.

This beautifully feminine pink teepee from HGTV shows how even with small spaces, teepees can make a big impact.  Keeping it fun and youthful, yet full of feminine charm, this area will serve as the secret hideaway for little girls all spring and Summer long.  

With this little boy's teepee from Jen Loves Kev, the masculine touches serve as accents to a more neutral base. Simple pops of blue with cushions and pillows are all it takes to create a perfect space for your little man's summer hideaway.

For the older kids who still want that special place to steal some time away from it all, try a more modern, graphic approach to the teepee.  On the left, this graphic and eclectic teepee setup from Nicety has fun written all over it. They have created a crafty, funky place to hang that any kid (and I'm sure some adults) would love.  

On the right, this streamlined and modern teepee from Color Issue is perfect for a fancier home where everything, even teepees are classy and chic. Try adding in some small scale accent furniture and a cool task lamp to encourage reading and play late into the twilight hours.

For the strong willed, DIY-saavy out there, try taking on this amazing outdoor teepee. Branches, vines and leaves make up this masterpiece from Junk Gypsy. This is the ultimate rustic hangout for the entire family. Adding outdoor hanging string lights takes this woodsy teepee from day to night for family time around the fire and campouts late into the night.

Now time to throw the grown-ups some teepee design inspiration love. Leave the kids with grandma for the weekend and set yourself up in one of these fabulous vintage style teepees, found on Tumblr.  

Embrace the 'glamping' trend and become one with nature for the weekend with the one you love. Simple design, accessorized with the right amount of kitsch and comfort, and you will have yourself one fabulous teepee experience this spring and late into the summer months.

Image credits: The Style Files, HGTV, Jen Loves Kev, Nicety, Color Issue, Junk Gypsy, Tumblr

You've probably already put some thought into outdoor decorating as winter comes to an end - but what about outdoor lighting? This warm and inviting outdoor candle chandelier by Franklin Iron Works might be the perfect addition to your covered porch, deck, or patio.

Inspired by the past but crafted for today’s home, the Onyx Faux Stone Candle 30-inch wide Espresso Outdoor Chandelier has a dark brown espresso finish with a wrought iron look. 

The beauty of this traditional outdoor chandelier is in its gorgeous onyx stone faux candles that give the appearance of genuine wax pillar candles - without the hassle or fire hazard. The faux "candles" conceal five 60-watt bulbs that emit a warm and welcoming glow.

For a coordinated look, matching outdoor candle sconces are available in a 15-inch or 18-inch height. The lovely look of a candle chandelier in an outdoor setting is sensational - there's no better way to set the mood for outdoor entertaining this spring and summer!

In addition to a gorgeous outdoor chandelier, you may want to consider security lighting for your outside areas as well. Good lighting is an asset to any outdoor space, providing both beautiful ambiance and practical security. 

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.

Do you ever look at any of the spaces in your home and think it could use a refresh? Sure you do, it happens to everyone, and the same thing can happen with a kitchen too. Though most of the details in a kitchen are fixed from the cabinets to the countertops, there is one accessory that can go a long way to update the space: the bar stool.

If yours are looking tired or you’re craving a new look, it doesn't take much to change it up! Here are three different styles to inspire a change for Spring! Swap out your existing seating with contemporary bar stools to introduce a modern vibe. Look for stools with angular clean lines or ones that mix materials like acrylic and chrome.

Get that modern edge in your kitchen with cool chrome finishes in smooth tubular bases like the Adjustable Height White and Black Bar Stool or H2 Adjustable Height Counter or White Bar Stool, or instead consider the angled edges found in the Zuo Modern Darwen Black 24" High Counter Stool. Leather is always a chic yet durable choice; get the look with the Faustino White Bycast Leather Bar Stool or Omega Adjustable Black and Chrome Counter or Bar Stool.

The eco friendly appeal of rustic, reclaimed, and weathered wood has taken over the design world by storm. In the past few years, more and more are calling for products with organic appeal and wood will always satisfy. A kitchen is a place where so many surfaces are cooler from the stone countertops to the metal appliances, pulls and faucets to the tile backsplash. In those circumstances, add welcome contrast in any style kitchen from cottage to contemporary with the warmth of wood counter height stools.

Find variegated wood tones in these sleek Balboa Teak and Brass Stool and whitewashed tones in the Harper Stone Wash Counter Stool. Mix your finishes with a black and wood Morella Square Bar Stoolor a round metal and wood Jaden Natural Wood Counter Stool.

Color lifts the spirits and will instantly cheer a neutral kitchen. Since it’s the place where you start your day, consider making it that much brighter with colorful counter height stools in a shade that makes you smile.

Go green with a leather Hillsdale Counter Stool and embrace a cherry red with these Tolix lookalike Red Counter Stool or the Crimson Counter Stool. Make it sunny with a Yellow Microfiber Swivel Counter Stool or opt for a bold blue Scooper Adjustable Bar or Counter Stool. Any hue you choose make it bright and fun!

Image credits: Better Homes & Gardens; Shirley Parks Design; House Beautiful; wood stool kitchen images: Country Living& Arkpad; colorful counter stool images: Better Homes & Gardens; Kitchen Lab Design

I recently re-designed the office space at the gatehouse...otherwise known as the great lighting quest....

....or how to choose the perfect table lamp.

It wasn't easy.

I had so much neutral going on and I knew that I needed to bring in some color with the lamps on the cabinet behind the desk.

I had the perfect lamps in my mind....I knew exactly what I wanted.

I knew the style and the color and the style of the base....but the challenge was....

....I couldn't find the right lamps anywhere.

So I decided to create my own.

It was so easy.

I started on the Lamps Plus site where I can design my own lighting in three easy steps! First, I selected the type of product I wanted, which in this case was a table lamp.

I found a the ideal base in glossy white with a decidedly modern edge.  

The lines are contemporary and I knew the white lacquered finish would work perfectly in the office space.

Next, I chose the pattern and the color of the shade.

I knew this graphic scroll pattern would work with the glossy white lamp base and really provide a pop of color against all the neutral in the office space.

When choosing a pattern like this...you don't have to pair your color with white.

You can choose any color combination that fits your space.

The last step in the process was to choose the trim.

I chose white to emphasize the graphic pattern and coordinate with the base.

That's it!

You can design any color combination or pair a different shade with a different base.

For example, here's another pattern option with the same color combination.

I only changed the pattern....everything else is the same.

I love the graphic lines of this shade with the white base.

And here's the same base again with a completely new look.

I chose a different color combination with a different pattern.

The combinations and styles are endless!

Here's the final lamp I selected looking right at home on the cabinet in the office.

I'm so happy with that brilliant vivid pink in a sea of neutral.

But my favorite part is that I designed it myself....

....and completely made it my own!

Photo credit:  Thistlewood Farms

With Spring upon us it's the perfect time to brighten up your home decor! You don't need to put in a lot of effort to update your decor, just let a color like yellow do the work for you.

Even something as simple as a painted yellow chest of drawers (spotted on Design*Sponge) brings a remarkable degree of cheer to a space. Yellow also lends itself well to easy graphic applications, as seen on this painted wall panel via Lamps Plus, or in a latticed wall treatment, also from Lamps Plus.

When decorating with yellow, don't be shy! A large piece like this yellow sofa on My Scandinavian Home demands serious attention, while Creamy Life's yellow door and entryway bench says 'Welcome home' loud and clear! Even if you never light a fire in your fireplace, you can create warmth if you paint it yellow as on Indulgy.

For a quick jolt of yellow, Designspiration shows how a coat of paint on moulding goes a long way. And for the easiest yellow decor update of all, open your windows and let the sun shine in on some yellow home textiles!

1. The faceted surface of this yellow table lamp offers a global, handwrought sensibility.

2. A yellow throw pillow gets even punchier with the addition of a fun graphic pattern.

3. A yellow ceramic stool lends its sunny style to indoor or outdoor spaces.

4. Add dimension to an entryway or powder room with the space-reflecting powers of a yellow mirror.

5. A modern shape makes this cheerful yellow sofa surprisingly versatile.

Image redits: Design*Sponge, Lamps Plus, Lamps Plus, My Scandinavian Home, Creamy Life, Indulgy, Designspiration

Any style interior can incorporate floral inspired decor as long as you want to infuse a space with life. The Zhush blog has an explosion of floral themed images that make me extremely ready for spring.

Floral patterns have been a popular theme in interiors for centuries, so the look is timeless but need not be fussy. From 17th century tapestries to Andy Warhol prints, flowers make us think of the wonder and beauty found within nature.

I usually say to go sparingly when it comes to a design scheme you have not yet tried, however, florals can be done to excess if you know what you are doing. I like to think that if something works in nature, it probably works in the home.

Gardens tend to have a profusion of various flowers so it’s probably fine to mix a floral ceramic bedside lamp with floral pillows and bedding. Just make sure you keep the floral style consistent...don’t mix 1960 pop style flowers with classic English florals.

In addition to floral themed rooms, there are subtle ways with incorporate flowers. One way is to simply display floral china or recover a single chair or ottoman in a floral fabric.

An inexpensive step would be to replace a monochromatic shade with a floral lamp shades in a living room or bedroom. I also love the stealth way to use a floral pattern as seen in the green sofa above. So, whether classic or contemporary, floral decor is a design mainstay yet shows people you are not afraid to take risks. 

1. This Embroidered Floral Brushed Steel Swag Chandelier begs to brighten up a breakfast room.

2. The Ice Blue Floral Porcelain Vase Table Lamp is classic and I would use it in a traditional bedroom or cheerfully preppy living room.

3. A bohemian floral look can be achieved with the Santa Maria Desert Flower Modern Chair.

4. Spice up a teen’s bedroom with this Persimmon Floral Drum Lamp Shade. Whether you use it on a table lamp or swing arm light, the pop of color will bring back the1960s in a good way.

5. I love the Poppies Floral Cotton Throw Pillow. It’s grandma’s bedroom but in such a good way. Think Palm Springs Granny Chic.

6. The Loloi Sunshine Black Area Rug is a sophisticated floral pattern that would look great in a more modern foyer or cozy family room.

Photo credits: The Zhush

Whether or not your style screams 'bohemian', we can all appreciate the whimsical beauty that a bohemian garden exudes. If you're just looking to create a temporary outdoor space for the warmer months, or a more permanent setup to enjoy year round, here are some tips and tricks.

This beautiful image round up from Architecture Art Design helps illustrate how to create the perfect bohemian garden in your own backyard.

Color:

Blending colors with gusto is a surefire earmark of a bohemian garden. Anything goes as long as they all have the same saturation, all bright, all faded etc. Sticking to this will unify the space rather than cause it to appear haphazard and confusing.

Once you have wrapped your head around the multitude of colors, try mixing pattern as well. Colorful decorative pillows is a great place to get started. The more comfortable you get experimenting, the more bohemian your space can become.  

My Tip: Start slow and start muted. Bring together a few pieces with muted, complimentary colors and build from there.

Inside Furniture Outdoors:

What I love about a bohemian garden is that it always seems to be a beautiful collection of valuable, antique pieces strewn across the lawn. Whether you bring out actual antique pieces for a day party or you find outdoor-safe reproductions, using inside furniture outdoors has a bohemian spirit or nonchalance and carefreeness. 

My Tip: Shop funky lounge chairs to add some personality in your outdoor space.

Hanging Eclectic Lighting:

When creating your perfect bohemian garden, you can't simply settle for a few temporary candles. Take the time to install and hang outdoor light fixtures. Moroccan pendants, Midcentury chandeliers and glass globes all help to finish that perfect bohemian garden look, while serving to take your space from day to night.

My Tip: Make sure you are using outdoor lighting, or you may risk damage. If you find a great vintage light fixture at a flea market, take it to a local shop and ask them if it is suitable for outdoors, or if they can rewire it for outdoors.

Image Credits: Architecture Art Design

We are excited to present the new Cloud mini pendant lights by the Jamie Young Company!

Inspired during travels through India, the hand-crafted Cloud mini pendant design comes in three frosted glass colors and features a fresh, coastal look. They will be sold exclusively through Lamps Plus for a limited time.

“We are a design-driven company that aims to make elegant and sophisticated design approachable for the consumer. Lamps Plus allows us to easily reach the consumer through both its showrooms and website.”

- Jamie Young, founder of the Jamie Young Company

The Cloud mini pendant's design features polished metal accents and is available in three frosted glass colors: aqua, taupe and clear.  The design is perfect for over a kitchen island, bedside, powder room, or cluster all three colors over the dining room table for an eclectic look.

Our relationship with Jamie Young Company doesn't stop here, we have many designs available that range from distinctive lighting and art shades to a full complement of tables, mirrors, ottomans and home decor!

Image credit: Lamps Plus

I have a mirror addiction.

From new to vintage to a growing collection of old hand mirrors picked up on my flea market jaunts, I just can’t get enough.  

Some of my favorite tips and tricks for making mirrors reflect your personality …

1)    Reflect Light

Stylish wall mirrors can brighten a room by bouncing light around. Consider placing one directly across from a window for maximum reflection.

2)    Size Matters

A huge mirror can stand alone as a statement piece of art like this stunning one reflecting the bed by Sarah Richardson Design.  

Collections of smaller mirrors can work equally well if grouped together and can be customized with a can of vibrant spray paint like Dimples and Tangles did with her wall of emerald green.

3)    Frames

Let your mirror choice reflect your personal style. It’s fun to juxtapose a vintage mirror over a modern console table or a sleek, chrome mirror over an antique settee. Don’t overlook the clean lines of frameless mirrors.

4)    Don’t Forget the Entry

Entries are the perfect place for a last minute hair and makeup check before you jauntily walk out the front door. Don’t be afraid to mix colors like Amanda Nisbet does with this sculptural white mirror paired with a sleek ebony table.

5)    Not just for walls

Consider a mirrored chest of drawers as a glam nightstand or a mirrored buffet to add sparkle to dinner parties.

How will you choose to reflect your personality with mirrors?

Images: Eclectically Vintage, Sarah Richardson Design on Decor Pad, Dimples & Tangles, Amanda Nisbet Design on Decor Pad, Lamps Plus

There are many instances where you might have several lighting options or very limited options, like with small spaces... Either way, floor lamps add light and style to any space like in this pretty modern space found on Decor8 Blog.

I particularly think that using them in places where they aren't typically used makes for an interesting design. For example, are you the type of person who needs every inch of desk space? Your office is a great place for an unexpected floor lamp. Floor lamps seem to be most commonly used in reading nooks or living spaces, but they are also fun in an entryway or even a bedroom.

Shopping Guide:

1. Rico Espinet Sawyer Patina Nickel Pharmacy Floor Lamp. I love the modern lines of this pharmacy lamp.

2. Jonathan Adler Ohai Walnut and Brass Floor Lamp. A fun and unexpected design.

3. Possini Euro Zodiac Open Cage Bronze Arc Floor Lamp. A cool option if you like the industrial look.

4. Gossamer Clear Spun Acrylic Cylinder Floor Lamp. A great lamp for soft diffused lighting.

5. Tripod Base Floor Lamp. I love the simple yet funky design in this all-black lamp.

6. Arteriors Home Linden Tripod Wood Floor Lamp. Super throwback modern — this lamp will definitely start conversation.

7. Doughnut Antique Brass Finish Angular Floor Lamp. For a classic look, this brass finish floor lamp is chic.

8. Jonathan Adler Meurice Collection Brass Floor Lamp. Brass, black and bamboo — need we say more?!?

9. Director's Chrome and Espresso Tripod Floor Lamp. This director's lamp makes a fun statement.

10. Brass Finish Pharmacy Floor Lamp. This brass finish pharmacy lamp is so affordable!

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Seating your family at the counter as you prepare a delicious meal or entertaining friends on game day in your kitchen is always enjoyable. In recent years the kitchen has become more of a communal space that includes conversing, eating and taking part in the culinary experience of the cook.

Bar stools and counter height stools are an important element to consider when planning your kitchen area. Depending on your lifestyle and decorative style, choosing the perfect counter stool doesn’t have to be such a challenge. Use these ideas to pick chairs that truly reflect you and you home’s hospitality.

Assessing your decor style when choosing counter height stools:

There are so many great styles of stools to choose from. Remember when bar stools used to be hard, round, and only came in a few colors? Long gone are those days and now stools are just as comfortable as your formal dining chairs or they can resemble a rustic mountain home like these stools from Wiley Design as you can see below.

Decide if you want your stools to mimic the casual or formal style of your kitchen. Remember to look at the impact your kitchen has on the rest of your interiors. For open floor plan homes try and choose chairs that mimic the coloring in your adjacent rooms countertop, flooring, and any textiles in furniture or window treatments.

Adding casual style to your kitchen counter with rattan counter stools:

For many homes that are transitional style or have an eclectic mix of traditional and modern accents, it’s nice to add texture to your kitchen counter. These stylish rattan counter stools from Lamps Plus marry the best of both the natural fiber world with the modern. The natural rattan and Havana bycast leather blend beautifully in your interiors and come in a seat height of 26”. The rattan wrapped back makes it durable yet still light enough to easily pull out from the counter.

Set of 2 Boston Havana Leather Rattan 26" Counter Stools

Connecting your seating to your lifestyle:

Every home is different and so should your choice of bar stool seating. If you entertain frequently and have a large kitchen consider high back upholstered chairs that will remain comfortable for guests. While if your home has children and teenagers and your kitchen is always a fast-paced room, opt for simplified seating with durable surfaces and skip the upholstery!

Remember to consider the weight of the chairs for moving in and out to protect your kitchen wall from being scratched and helping your guest at the same time.

Choosing the perfect counter stools can be challenging but using the tips should give you a head start.

Remember to measure your countertop height from the floor to the top of the counter. Use this measurement to ensure your barstool seat height is approx. 10”-12” below the top of the countertop.

Measurement differ depending on the style of stool but use this as a general guideline. These stools from Koo de Kir above don’t have upholstery so measuring the seat height can be easier. If all else fails, sample them in your home to ensure a perfect height fit.

You will love how you just added a new seating area in your kitchen that you and your guests will love.

Image credits: KannCept Design, Inc., Wiley Design LLC, Koo de Kir

Industrial pendant lights, which come in a variety of styles, from bold dome pendants in matte black or the shiniest chrome, to caged examples with a more plucked from the factory feel, are actually quite versatile. They can look just right in a cottage-y kitchen, add an element of funk to a classic suburban kitchen, and a bit of edge to a galley kitchen in the city. We pulled together six kitchens, all with different styles of industrial pendant lights.

Jessica Helgerson, an interior designer based in Portland, Oregon, is known for her clean white aesthetic with vintage touches.

Helgerson uses a few industrial-style elements in this kitchen, including Toledo drafting stools from the 1940s, which echo the color of the wood floor, and a pair of polished chrome pendants hanging from a breadboard ceiling.

For similar lighting looks, try the Possini Euro Arlo Chrome Pendant Light, which has a true dome shape and link chain, the Quoizel Keaton Polished Chrome Mini Pendant, with glass shade, and Emery Silver Finish Rod Hung Mini Pendant Chandelier with a curvier silhouette.

In this black and white Scandinavian kitchen, sleek lines are married with on-trend industrial-inspired elements. Black stained wood cabinetry, black quartz countertop and black gooseneck facet contrast sharply with the backsplash of glossy white tiles with beveled edges. And above, a series of bare bulbs are suspended by wire from a rod stretched across the length of the countertop.

The Europa GE Clear Bulb Brushed Nickel Multi Light Pendant (currently not available) offers similarly-shaped bare bulbs, in shiny sockets, and the Europa 1910 Edison Bulb Bronze Multi Light Pendant uses a more vintage style Edison light bulb.

The pair of dome pendants with dramatic wire cages and yellow cords turn this classic kitchen by Historical Concepts into a distinctive one. Quite possibly vintage pieces sprayed white, the color keeps things from looking to busy above the sleek black countertop.

Caged lighting comes in various styles, like the brushed metal full cage look of the Metal Cage Brushed Nickel Industrial Pendant Light, the half milky glass, half cage style of the Possini Euro Industrial Open Cage Glass Pendant Light, and Franklin Park White Glass Pendant Light which has a Victorian feel.

This charming kitchen, designed by Chicago-based Rebekah Zaveloff, is littered with lighting, from the sconces over the wood framed windows, the semi-flush mounts, and the matte black industrial style pendants. The black accents enhance the black grout of the subway tiled walls and echo the black cabinetry of the furniture-like island.  

Similar lighting options include the Possini Euro Enzo Black Pendant Light, the Kichler Olde Bronze Fresnel Lens Pendant Light, which is a a rubbed bronze style with textured glass, and the Parker Place Mini Pendant Light if you’re looking for something more petite.

In this city flat designed by London-base firm Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi, tight quarters are maximized for full use, with knives and utensils on the walls, along with a gallery of black and white photography. A crude plain metal mini cage pendant hangs in the center of the room, its utilitarian feel echoing that of the steel tools and appliances.

For a similar effect, the Feiss Urban Renewal Bronze Industrial Pendant, which has an elongated silhouette that works best with  high ceilings, the Brewery Bronze Mini Pendant, which has a standout finish that would contrast nicely against crisp white tile, and the Bourret One Light Cage Pendant, a cage pennant with a curvy shape and Edison bulb.

This Cornwall kitchen, designed by British interiors photographer Paul Massey, is rustic in the best way, with painted white surfaces, an old whitewashed china cabinet, glossy enamel appliances, worn wood counters, and beat up pendant lighting.

You can get distinctive worn metal lighting looks with the Currey and Company Fenchurch Oyster Pendant, which has an interesting limed oak type of finish, the Earthshine Wrought Iron Dome Pendant Light, which has a Moroccan flavor in its lines, and the Raleigh Old Silver LED Pendant, which would like right at home in a kitchen like this one.

Image credits: JH Interior Design, Skona Hem, Laurey Glenn for Southern Living/Historical Concepts, Kitchen Lab Design, Jan Baldwin/Marianne Haas for MHZ London, Paul Massey