As we know all too well, fads come and go, sometimes taking decades until resurgence. That said, indigo has made a major comeback. Gorgeous hues and tie died textiles are hotter than ever. Check out this amazing round up of indigo images from SF Girl by Bay that will have you rushing to incorporate indigo in your interior design.

Nautical stripes are a simple and chic way to add style to any space. These indigo stripes, laid in alternating directions, add that bit of hippie cool that the color indigo embodies.

If you don't want to invest in new cushions, consider an indigo striped throw blanket to drape over the cushions and instantly breathe new life into your outdoor patio. You can also hang striped swag pendant lighting for a cool, chic look.

Vintage china often features the most beautiful shades of deep indigo. Mixing and matching patterns is what these vintage pieces are made for. If you don't have any vintage pieces, try pretty blue dinnerware to instantly add depth and style to even the simplest of kitchens.

With an indigo roundup, one can not forget the powerful beauty of indigo painted walls. This bold hue has an old world, sophisticated feel that is perfect for a library room or gallery wall. Mixing it with metallics and graphic imagery makes these rich walls inviting and warm.

This close up vignette actually features gorgeous layers of indigo furniture and accessories. From the polished indigo dining table and chair, to the rustic vintage indigo buffet to the indigo painted accessories and stylish table lamp everything works in this dining room scene and pops against the crisp white walls.

Image credits:SF Girl By Bay

Designer Trina Turk is a colorful character. Living like Trina Turk means embracing bold color, a love of modern, mid century design and the full embracing of a citrus-infused home.

Domainhome.com and Mix and Chic featured this fun and whimsical spread on her Palm Springs home that is sure to inspire, make you smile and rethink the way you decorate in warmer weather and climates.

Keeping the architecture and basic room color scheme a simple white allows the textile patterns pop. Another great way to introduce color and shape is by displaying decorative glass as Trina Turk has done on table tops and credenza surfaces.

There is a great play of materials in this home with woods and glass married with modern chrome and designer lamps in tubular brass. This citrus scheme can also look fresh and new in kitchen lighting design such as in island pendants.

Do you love the daring use of competing patterns? I love the linear paintings and bedspreads with curvilinear rug patterns and geometric pillows. Thematically it all works due to the uniform color palette and knowing what works best for a specific climate.

While I’m unsure of the origins of the art and furnishings, this look can probably be copied by spending some time at flea markets, antique shops and of course at Lamps Plus.

1. The Mazza Copper Round Leaves Wall Plaque creates instant texture to plain walls.

2. Bold patterns in the Rhythm Kahawia Floral Down Throw Pillow will jazz up plain sofas, chairs and beds.

3. The Retro Citrus Medley Giclee Glow Mini Pendant Light adds pizzazz to kitchens.

4. Colorful bedrooms and dens can always benefit from the Laguna Weave Pattern Orange Pouf Ottoman.

5. Create instant art appreciation with the Art Glass Carnival Tear Drop Decorative Bottle.

6. Recreate disco design with the Nucleotide Polished Chrome Table Lamp.

Photo credits: Mix and Chic, Domainhome

I live at the ending of a winding farm road.....surrounded by all the beautiful things that living in the country brings.

You know.....hay and cornstalks and fresh vegetables and fresh air and sunshine.....

....and barn wood.

I never truly appreciated the beauty of barn wood....until I moved here.....but it is amazing way to add character and architectural detail to a space.

Here's just a few ideas to add rustic charm with barn wood decor.

1. Add barn wood to furniture

This vintage crate with a barn wood top featured in Country Living makes the perfect accent table.

Pair the table with a neutral color sofa and grain sack pillows.

Then add stacks of books and a pitcher of fresh flowers to complete the look.

2.  Add architectural interest with barn wood

Use barn wood to add architectural interest and charm by adding it to windows and ceilings as featured in Architectural Digest.

Pair it with metal bookshelves and a tufted chaise to create contrast, drama and visual appeal.

Industrial style lamps stacked on wood block side tables compliment the rustic charm of the barn wood architectural features.

3.  Cover a wall with barn wood

I think this is one of my favorite ways to add rustic charm with barn wood....simply cover a wall with it.

This mid-century modern living room, featured in Architectural Digest, is the perfect mix of old and new.

The barn wood wall and built-in banquet compliment the contemporary seating, dining table and chairs.

4.  Make barn wood the focal point

This rustic bathroom featured in House Beautiful is complete barn wood perfection.

Wrapped in barn wood, the bathroom also has a vintage claw foot tub, a stone pebble shower and white subway tile.

Add a grain sack shower curtain and greenery for simple, finishing accents.

Vintage, reclaimed wood adds so much to a home.

Add it to your space as furniture, architectural features, walls, ceilings or flooring.

After all......rustic charm is just a piece of barn wood away.

Photo credits:Architectural Digest, Country Living, Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful

Layering a room is critical to make it look designer-done and layers of lavender is one way to add subtle and romantic color to any space. The Zhush is an excellent source for images that feature purples and lavender.

Lavender may seem to be a touch granny, but I assure you that it has become a go-to color for contemporary design with feminine undertones.

Layering is all about creating a finished looking room. Think about the additional pillows on a sofa or bed, a throw for the side of a chair as well as dishes and vases that complete a vignette.

Lighting can also be used in layering. Purple designer lamps can be used, then choose ornate or rectangular mirrors to reflect your pretty color scheme.

I love the Indian-Inspired fabric swags that soften and create a headboard in the lower bedroom image and the way a simple lavender dish on the desk carries the canopy color across the bedroom in the upper left image.

Lavender can be modern as witnessed in the slender glass lamps on the credenza or in the contemporary painting to the left. Lavender is just the right amount of saturated color if you want to break away fro plain beige and white but are not quite ready for deeper blues, greens or aubergine.

1. The bold Howard Elliott Bolt Eggplant Throw Pillow has a fresh and modern look that will add pizzazz to sofas and beds.

2. The Arteriors Home Jensen Amethyst Glass Bottle Table Lamp would be beautiful on a credenza or hallway table.

3. Create a romantic boudoir atmosphere with a Lavender Silk Shade.

4. Cozy up with the Surya Teegan Gray and Mauve Throw Blanket.

5. The fun-loving Purple Haze Oval Twist Wall Mirror would be ideal in a teen’s bedroom or bath.

Photo credits: The Zhush

Summer might be winding down, but it’s not too late to cool off your space with stunning LED lighting fixtures.

A dip in a perfect pool of water might be the most refreshing break during a hot Summer day. Water soothes our minds, our bodies, our souls.

So why not bring that refreshing reminder of that perfect Summer day inside, taking advantage of the amazing LED light fixtures that replicate the cool look of water and even better, ice?

Water-like décor, in an uncluttered and streamlined surrounding, can generate some of the calming psychological effects on our busy minds as if we were still sitting poolside.

But even more than just having a shape that is visually cooling, the technological benefit of less heat emitting from LEDs can actually cool off a room during those last days of summer. And just provide that serenity we’ll be needing as we move into the business of Fall and back to school.

So why not bring the visual cooling effects of water back inside with new LED light fixtures?

Lite Source Ice Cube 2 1/2" Wide Glass LED Mini Pendant

What’s cooler than ice? This single ice cube LED mini pendant has a chrome finish with its sparkling clear glass.

Color Temperature

LEDs are known for their color temperature range. And selecting an LED on the cooler end of the spectrum helps give us a visual sensory experience that we’re in a cooler space.

LED Extended Gooseneck Brushed Nickel Desk Lamp

The higher the color temperature, which is measured in degrees Kelvin, the cooler the light. This LED desk lamp has a 4000k color temperature, which is a 1000 more than the ice cube pendant above.

Heat Output

LEDs are way efficient. Not only do they last 20 years or longer, but they just don’t put out the heat that incandescent, CFLs, and halogen bulbs emit. If you’ve ever touched an incandescent lightbulb, you know that they can get hot.

That’s because about 90 percent of their energy is released as heat that can actually affect the temperature of the room. But you can actually touch an LED without fearing a burn. Perfect for when you pair LED table lamps with toddlers.

Mystic Multi-Color LED Small Light Accessory

It would be hard to resist touching this colorful LED table light like this color light that’s designed for both indoors and outdoors. And since it’s LED, parents don’t have to worry about our favorite little fingers.

Style Factor

There are new LED light fixtures that celebrate the look of water. Because LEDs allow so much flexibility in design, designers are able to play with the shape of light fixtures in ways we haven’t seen before, which is creating visually stunning LED light fixtures.

Lights can look light ice cubes or even a flute of delicious champagne, which is another perfect way to end those hot summer days.

Sonneman Champagne Wands 20 3/4" High Chrome LED Sconce

This stunning LED wall sconce looks like a thin flute of champagne. Visually cooling and simply just cool to admire on any wall.

Image: Lamps Plus

Styling your bedside table is something very personal. It is the space where necessity meets personality. If you are like me you need a multitude of things, whereas your best friend might only need room for a cell phone and a lamp.

Here we will explore different bedside table styles that will help you identify what YOUR bedside table style is.

This bedside vignette from Printable Monogram is perfect for classic taste with a pop of fun and freshness. Nightstand lamps can provide a punch of color to the room, like this whimsical fuchsia Robert Abbey Table Lamp, which makes it feel sophisticated and cool.

This stunning bedroom style is modern, classic, simple and chic. This image from Lonny features a skirted table and a gorgeous brass task light with a pop of organic ferns. Go for this look in your bedroom if you want to keep clutter to a minimum with bold, streamlined pieces.

This bedside table is for the ultimate glamour gal. Mirrored furniture automatically makes a statement, but pairing it with a striking, stylish nightstand lamp really turns up the glamour volume in this bedroom.

If you want a bedside table but don't think you have the space, this is an amazing solution. These half tables flank the bed in this image from Homedit. Bold color and pattern make this bedroom the perfect place for someone who has fun with design and likes to take risks with style.

Vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases create the perfect bedside table in this vintage-inspired bedroom. Mercury glass, pinstripes and a traditional table lamp make this Stylecaster bedroom image the vintage collectors dream.

The classic collector is going to style every space possible, including their bedside table. They will need shelves and a lot of space in order to fit all their goodies. Keeping it primarily neutral, like this nightstand vignette from Better Homes and Gardens, allows your collection to stay chic rather than cluttered. 

Minimal style is approachable in this House and Garden image, where a repurposed outdoor swing becomes a space saving, bedside solution. This masculine, modern design suits the minimalist who only needs space for the essentials with no need for muss and fuss.

Image credits:Printable Monogram, Lonny, Domaine Home, Homedit, Stylecaster, Better Homes and Gardens

The days are getting shorter and the air crisper. Company will be coming, turkeys will be basting and wine will be flowing. Here are some simple ideas for impressing your guests with a festive fall table.

Log slices add rustic elegance to this table from The White Buffalo Styling Co. Vary the height of the logs and pile them high with candles and pumpkins for an abundant table.

Outdoor centerpieces also look great with crystal chandeliers or any high end light fixtures. Of course, if they are not outdoor fixtures, make sure to take them inside once the party is over.

Head outside and be on the lookout for a fallen branch to transform it into a glowing centerpiece like this one from SAS Interiors.

Pumpkins come in a range of colors like these blue beauties gracing Jenny Steffens table. Turn a few gourds into candle holders for instant ambiance.

Guests will love seeing their names spelled out in chalkboard game pieces from In My Own Style.

Pile dried hydrangeas into an old toolbox for a centerpiece that lasts all season long. I mixed vintage clipboards as chargers with mercury glass napkin holders for an eclectic table.

Make your Fall table a gathering place where memories are made by adding a few simple touches.

Image credits: The White Buffalo Styling Co., SAS Interiors, Jenny Steffens, In My Own Style, Eclectically Vintage

Modern Moroccan Design is no longer your grandma’s souk! Crisp and bright design with cheerful colors should compliment the old-world designs and shapes of classic Moroccan Architecture.

Domain Home had a chic spread that I had to share. This exotic design scheme is hard to copy in the traditional American home, however if you have a simple white backdrop you can infuse your space with some of the basic elements of this popular look.

Don’t you just want to kick off your shoes and feel the cool tiles on your feet? This Moroccan interior is so cool I can hardly stand it. From the romantic glass work and Moorish arches to the patterned glass and vibrant textiles this look is super chic.

I really like the use of classic chandeliers juxtaposed with earthy pottery and inlaid furniture... Even the metalwork on the windows feels less confined due to the elegant geometric pattern.

If your home is character free, you can always introduce patterns with designer area rugs and patterned accent pillows.

1. Old World Moroccan design can be achieved with the Bettina Antique Brass Lantern.

2. The Vertigo Silver Leaf Chandelier is a nod to modern day Morocco.

3. I love how the Kaleen Casablanca Ivory Wool Area Rug plays off the look of a classic tile floor.

4. The Safavieh Moroccan White Ceramic Accent mirrors traditional Moroccan architecture.

5. The Medrassa Tile Openwork Rectangular Wall Mirror takes its look from Moroccan window metal work.

Photo credits: Domain Home

For those of you who thought Lamps Plus was only about great lighting, you're in for a big surprise.... We have a never-ending selection of light fixtures that's for sure, but we also have furniture and home decor to fit every trend! 

What's even better is that you can get help shopping for the best design trends somewhere other than our Style Illuminated blog. Visit any of our stores and just look for our trend tables, where you'll find lighting, accessories and even furniture to suit any of the top trends.

We love this display design, full of everything you'll need to provide your home decor with a little French-country style.

Still love shopping on-line? These beauties should get you started....

Jenny 2-Tier Glass Top White Cake or Cupcake Stand / Hydrangea Silk Flowers in Cream Ceramic Pot / Merrideth French Linen Trunk Cocktail Table

Images: LP Team

My top four Autumn decor tips are all about infusing texture into your post Summer spaces. I know there are a few weeks before the official onset of Autumn but it’s never too early to prepare for one of the best seasons of the year.

I found some fabulous images on Habitually Chic that are sure to inspire.

Texture

My first must-for-Fall home is leather. Whether it’s a leather chair or fireplace bumper, try to find something a tad weathered with some patina. Brown leather is timeless and a little can go a long way.

I’m not saying go out and get a large sectional sofa, rather, a chic pouf or ottoman would be ideal.

Also, faux leather achieves the same effect and is a little easier on our environment.

Brass

The second autumnal love of my life is aged brass. Quite frankly it’s becoming an addiction. The warmth of this material transports me to my perfect English Estate...in my mind!

From picture lights to stylish ceiling lights, designer table lamps and sconces, aged brass captures the hues of Fall.

Pattern

While I think it would be totally inappropriate for me to wear leopard, I have no problem using this pattern in my home. You can’t go wrong with this print and I love it on pillows and flooring. It’s warm, welcoming and has a Parisian flair.

Textiles

So you may think talking about throws is a bore, but when you need a little something to layer on a sofa, chair or bed is there anything better?

For me the bigger the better and if I could, I would have one for every day of the week like scarves...which is also a minor obsession of mine.

1. The Tricorn Black Leopard Print Ovo Table Lamp is decor candy for the fall home.

2. Create an instant heirloom with the House of Troy Advent Twin Arm Antique Brass Piano Desk Lamp.

3. The Regatta Round Ottoman in Cognac Upholstery is the perfect place for worn-out fall feet.

4. You can’t get cozier than the Sand Bamboo Velvet Throw Blanket.

Photo credits: Habitually Chic

As we enter the days of Indian Summer, why not dream about Summer vacations, including amazing beach style escapes.

The images below from Lonny Mag pull inspired me to try and incorporate coastal decor into my home. From graphic prints to a delicate ceiling light and pops of coral, lets get the inspiration pumping to create that perfect relaxed beach house style.

Shells, sailboats, woven furniture and pops of blue and coral complete the look and give the feeling of the perfect, relaxed seaside retreat.  

With high or low ceilings, the Seaside Dreams 38" Wide Pendant Chandelier is perfect for bringing the natural surroundings inside.

Mixing classic whites with woven rattan, like the Nantucket Basket Drawer White Nightstand is the perfect accessory for a casual guest bedroom.

Pair the nightstand with some Safavieh Spice Beach Red Coral Fan Pillows and you will immediately make your guests feel like they're at a seaside hotel.  

For an adorable Powder Room or Hallway accessory, adding ocean-inspired art such as this Set of 2 Nautical Boats 18" High Framed Giclee Wall Art is thematic without being overdone.  

And finally, the Coastal Pennant Giclee Shade Arc Floor Lamp is the perfect accent to monochromatic beachy furniture. 

Image credits:Lonny Mag

After the kids return to school and Labor Day passes, nature begins to change before our eyes. Harvest time arrives and with it changing leaves and cooler temperatures. For many the organic textures and earth tones found in an Autumn palette are equally as welcome indoors.

The entry is the first impression, so welcome guests into your foyer with warm hues by creating an inviting scene that captures the same colors and textures of the outdoors during the Fall. We bring nature inside in the form of leaves, pumpkins and acorns in Autumn.

You can do the same with a nature inspired palette by incorporating quality light fixtures in warm metallics, like copper and rectangular mirrors in textural weathered wood.

Recreate the look of this inviting entry in your home with this round up below. Pair the Frameo Driftwood Console Table with the Southwest Dhurry Rug. Accent the table with the High Gloss Olive Ceramic Vase and Raised Copper Table Lamp. Suspend a pair of the Darrington Wall Mirrors above and store firewood or seasonal equipment in the Steel Wire Basket.

Rustic Farmhouse is a design style that works in spaces from country to contemporary. There’s no denying the charm of a harvest meal shared with friends or family when temperatures are dropping outside in Fall.

To create a homey inviting look in your dining room check out this arrangement below. Pair the Hampton Brown Dining Table with several sets of the Black and Cherry Ladderback Chairs. The Prairie Mission Oak Buffet introduces a second warm wood tone and is the perfect perch for a set of the decorative Dijon Yellow Ceramic Jars. Gather seasonal produce in the Howard Elliot Glossy Textured Ceramic Bowl and serve hot soup on a cold day with the Rachael Ray Stoneware Ramekins.

There’s nothing nicer than a cozy fire on a cool Autumn evening in a living room layered with soft seasonal accents. Introduce texture in the form of woven materials and give a room a warm glow with accessories in a bronze, copper, or gold sheen.

Capture the feeling of this inviting space with these product ideas below. Accent the Rachael Classic Slipcovered Sofa with the hand woven Cadiz Textural Throw Pillows. Add another layer of softness with the I Can’t Believe It’s Not Cashmere throw and underfoot include the Niassa Jute rug. Accent your cozy space with the Brighton Hammered Pot Table Lamp, the Rose Gold Mirrored Picture Frame, and Classical Sketches Wall Art.

Be inspired by the changing season and the warm tones found in nature’s Autumn show by bringing the same hues indoors.

Get more free decorating advice with the Lamps Plus team!

Image credits: Better Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Country Living

What is it about this picture?

Are you like me and it makes you sigh and want order a pair of riding boots and stylish entryway mirrors?

The simplicity and classic lines of this photograph featured in House and Home create a warmth and a feeling of coming home.

And the eye is drawn to the large over-sized round mirror with its patina and vintage appeal.

Same shape.  Similar mirror.....but it creates a completely different look in thisartful contemporary space from Planet Deco.

Again, the classic lines bring a warmth and traditional feel to a room with modern elements.

Decorating with round mirrors is such a classic design trend and the perfect way to compliment any room style or decor.

And so....in no particular order....

....here are five round mirrors I've been crushing on.

1. Here design comes full circle with this round mirror made up of smaller shapes. This mirror would blend perfectly into a gallery wall or as a stand alone design element over a sideboard or hutch.

2. Hello sunshine.This mirror is a fun take on the traditional sunburst mirror. It's full of character and personality with modern lines and a vintage silver finish. It's the perfect compliment to a space with brilliant color and classic decor.

3. This is my go-to mirror. One created with wood and then aged with a vintage, timeless feel. It would look amazing against a gray wall over a distressed mantel or bookshelf.

4.  With Fall approaching, this birch mirror is a great way to bring a little of the outside in. Perfect for a Fall vignette or over an small table at the end of a hall. Add a vase full of Fall color to reflect and bring light to a small space.

5.  I sighed when I saw this mirror. It is exactly what I've been looking for in my front entry. The leather and mirrored finish compliment each other to create a beautiful addition to any space.

So whether beveled, wood, leather or vintage, the round mirror is a design trend that's here to stay.

Have fun decorating adding this classic design trend to your own home.

Photo credits: House and Home, Planet Deco

The Summer season seemed to race by and Autumn is the perfect time to start thinking about entertaining your family and friends around Fall recipes brewing in your kitchen. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend football party or helping the kids with back-to-school homework, kitchen island lights are an essential design element to consider.

The modern kitchen island has taken on a new role in today’s kitchen: dining, food preparation, and extra seating for family and friends demand optimal lighting. Here are a few ways to ensure your kitchen island lights are ready for your busy Fall entertaining. 

Choose lighting that reflects your kitchen decor style

When choosing island lights remember that the overall aesthetic of the kitchen should blend seamlessly with the fixtures you choose. If your kitchen is traditional with rich hardwood cabinetry and old world finishes then choosing pendant lighting with similar neutral or a classic nickel finish may be ideal.

If you prefer a sleek and modern appeal to your kitchen then simple drop pendant lighting fixtures that blend into their surroundings can add to your room as well. For a glamorous appeal to your kitchen wide pendant shade lighting like the kitchen above from Ulrich, Inc. shows how these 3 lights add the ultimate focal point to the island seating. Lamps Plus offers a couple similar style below.

George Kovacs Alecia's Necklace 18" Wide Chandelier

This light offers a crisp, yet artistic addition to your a modern kitchen island. An acrylic diffuser on the bottom assures it won’t cast harsh shadows while preparing food or glare on your kitchen island surface. 

Choose kitchen island lighting that suits your lifestyle

If you’re a family who enjoys a home cooked meal every evening, your kitchen island lights should fulfill their important role. This multi-pendant chandelier above fits this rustic kitchen from Jordan Design Studio beautifully.

With plenty of illumination for the butcher block style island and seating and workstations on both sides, any busy family will feel at home at this kitchen island hub!

Christian Gladu Design does a wonderful job of illuminating this Craftsman style kitchen with Mission style stained glass pendants that beautifully light this galley kitchen. 

Autumn entertaining is the perfect excuse to gather family and friends around your kitchen island this season. Whether to help bake a batch of cookies or just catch up with the neighbors while the kids play outside, kitchen lighting can set the ambiance.

Use these helpful ideas when choosing the right kitchen island lights for your home. There is no doubt that any Autumn meal around this kitchen create memories for a lifetime!

Image credits: Ulrich Inc., Jordan Design Studio, Christian Gladu Design

Light up the night—and your daytime look too—with LED landscape lighting in your favorite style.

Summer might be winding down, but that doesn’t mean your outdoor parties have to set with the sun. Invest in the perfect landscape light that’s more than just an excuse to extend the party. Plus, landscape lighting not only adds style, drama, and interest to your home, it also helps add safety from accidental trips, spills, and unwanted trespassers.

LED landscape lighting is available in so many different styles, types, and sizes that there’s sure to be a perfect light for your home.

Path Lighting

Path lighting is perfect to help find your way, but it’s also a design opportunity. Shop LED landscape lighting by finish or style to make sure you’ve got the perfect light for your design sensibility.

Tulip Low Voltage LED Landscape Light

The tulip-shaped lamp head holds three LEDs that use just 1.5 watts of power, which gives the same amount of light as a typical 20 watt bulb. If dark rust isn’t your favorite finish, there’s also a tulip path light with a more floral feel available in green and yellow glass.

Kichler Beach Finish Dome Outdoor LED Path Light

If you want to give a more coastal look to your outdoor spaces, this beachy finish with a dome shade might be the perfect choice.

Water Lighting  

If you have water features in your yardscape, lighting can really set it off as something to enjoy during the day and at night. Offered in a range of colors, water lighting is an easy way to infuse a different mood and add drama to a night-time look.

Luminosity Remote Control 60 LED Pond Light

Switch between red, green, and blue with this LED light’s remote control. The 60 LEDs are inside a waterproof housing, so it’s perfect to show-off a fountain, waterfall, or pond.

Motion Sensor Lighting

Finding a reliable motion sensor light is one of my top design and lighting concerns, and finding a motion sensor light that’s LED makes even more sense. With the lifetime of an LED at 20 or more years, there’s no concern that the bulbs might burn out while I’m on vacation for example; or while my children are between kindergarten and, say, college!

Barn 12" High Motion Sensor Solar LED Outdoor Wall Light

This weather-resistant outdoor LED light is solar-powered and detects movement up to 20 feet away. It also has a built-in nightlight, and turns on automatically at dusk. But beyond the essential functions of this motion sensor LED light, the bronze finish makes it a much better-looking option than the motion-sensor lights of the past which had a distinctly ‘flood light’ feel.

Deck Lighting

Sometimes the best parties happen after the sun goes down, and deck lighting can help make that happen. But more than just making it easier to see, deck lighting is a great way to highlight your deck’s features and add a touch of drama and personality to your backyard.

Kichler Hammered Tannery Bronze LED Landscape Deck Light

This hammered bronze-finish low voltage deck light can help light your deck’s steps while adding a bit of drama with its down-light look.

Kichler Bronze 3-LED Hardscape Light with Mounting Bracket

If you want your outdoor features to be the focus, and not the light fixture itself, check out lights that can mount a ledge or overhang. This 3-LED light has an easy to install mounting bracket.

Fence Lighting

The top of a fence post is sometimes an ignored opportunity. Adding a light that’s solar powered might be a perfect way to increase the safety around your home and, with the right look, also add some beauty during the day.

Mission Tiffany Style Solar Powered LED Post Cap Fence Light

This LED post cap fence light features a Mission-inspired Tiffany style design. The solar-powered unit fits over standard posts.

Images: Lamps Plus

Ooooohhh the beauty of the raw hanging light bulbs usually seen in your favorite restaurant or that gorgeous wedding you went to this Summer. Scenes like the one above from Apartment Therapy are so dreamy and ethereal, they just put you in the perfect mood.  

Below we will explore simple ways to hang raw bulbs in your home to accomplish the same look.

Bedroom Lighting

The high ceilings of this gorgeous, contemporary bedroom from Dream Book Design are every designer's dream. But with ceilings this high, a light fixture might not make a big enough impact.  

These swag, hanging bulbs not only serve as a gorgeous centerpiece, but also give off the effect of a canopy over the four post bed. They are a fun alternative to always acceptable, traditional bedside lamps.

Europa 8 Halogen Light Bronze Multi Light Pendant / Europa 1910 Edison Bulb Bronze Multi Light Pendant

Kitchen Lighting

I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't swoon over this stunning Alvhem kitchen. Brass accents, polished marble and sparkling edison bulbs highlight the clean lines of the kitchen while being delicate and beautiful.  Simplicity is key here, where less is clearly more.

Living Room Lighting

The living room above from Squidoo has fun with the concept of the hanging raw bulbs while still being chic and sharp. If you have exposed beams or ducts in your home, wrapping cables a few time around and dropping down edison bulbs will automatically give your space a cool vibe and add sparkle to the atmosphere at night.

If you want a more structured fixture with the same look, try this cluster chandelier below.

Possini Euro Chrome Edison Style Cluster Bulb Chandelier

Children's Room Lighting

This adorable kids workspace is fun, cool and functional. Individual workspaces are color coated and well illuminated. Mixing cord colors is a fun way to bring this beautiful trend into a more approachable atmosphere.

The Boo and The Boy shows us that even children's spaces can have attention to detail and fun, funky lighting.

Image credits: Apartment Therapy, Dream Book Design, Alvhem, Squidoo, The Boo and The Boy

Happy Labor Day! 

Are you in need of some last minute quick and easy outdoor lighting ideas for your Labor Day celebration? If so, check out the Lamps Plus You Tube channel.

From fun party lights to brighten up any outdoor area to some super simple decorating ideas. There is something for everyone.

Thanks for reading and watching!

Euro style kitchens are a wonderful mix of contemporary design with a light dusting of traditional, warm touches. What I love is that Europeans who are surrounded by history and historically significant architecture totally embrace super modern kitchens and baths. 

The uber-modern, design blog, VictorBlogg provided some beautiful interiors for this post. 

I am struck with clean lines found in these European kitchens. Integrated cabinets make these spaces look like clean, custom cabinetry without the mess of the average kitchen. I think the lack of hardware makes these rooms look so seamless.

One design touch that keeps things grounded are the subtle details of the room’s architecture. Notice the herringbone floors, fantastic old windows and plater crown molding? Fantastic. European Style kitchen lighting appears to also be seamless. Simple spots and elegant under cabinet lights create the right amount of illumination.

These European kitchens are also clean-lined however introduce some old-world touches when it comes to accessories. Cabinets still remain sleek, but the introduction of wooden stools, chairs and stylish kitchen lighting show a more playful side to the austere design scheme. Eclectic chandeliers make for easy conversation starters...assuming you can speak the language!

1. The Possini Euro Chrome Edison Style Cluster Bulb Chandelier has that one-of-a-kind feel that can play nicely off minimal-style cabinets.

2. Create ideal task lighting with the WAC White LED Under Cabinet Light Bar.

3. The funky, Set of 2 Azzo White Plastic Side Chairs, pack great design punch in any breakfast room.

4. Trying to find something with a Mid-century look  like these Zuo Wire Chrome Finish Bar Chairs would be fantastic.

Photo credits: Victor Blogg

Are you someone who thinks your bedroom lighting has to perfectly match your decor? Think again! Colorful table lamps are a great way to inject a playful note to your sleep space.

My Favorite and My Best featured a fun examples, such as mismatched bedside lamps adding an unexpected twist. Meanwhile, Apartment Therapy featured a textured metallic table lamp, which makes for an eye-catching yet sophisticated touch.

Placing a colorful table lamp on your nightstand lets you spice up a basic bedroom design, or it can bring even an extra layer of personality to an already eclectic interior. Casa Sugar shows us how a pink table lamp was used to enliven a dorm room, and SF Girl By Bay demonstrates the fresh look of mint.

Finally, a bright yellow task lamp strikes a fun note in a subdued yet stylish bedroom vignette on She Knows. With colorful bedroom lighting, you'll always wake up with a smile on your face!

1. A blue ombre lamp makes the most of this season's indigo decor trend.

2. Go for gold with a this metallic bedside lamp.

3. This textured turquoise lamp has a handmade feel.

4. A vivid coral gourd lamp gets even more cheerful with a floral lampshade.

5. A seafoam green lamp in a bottle gourd shape suits coastal and modern interiors alike.

6. Brick red warms up the lines of this angular contemporary lamp.

7. Even grey mornings will seem sunny with this faceted yellow lamp.

Image credits:My Favorite and My Best, Apartment Therapy, Casa Sugar, SF Girl by Bay, She Knows 

Industrial style accessories are “on point” when it comes to commercial as well as home decorating. There is some great imagery for this type of style on The New Victorian Ruralist.

It’s interesting that this style popped out of nowhere a few years back with the onset of a new wave of designing restaurants and it has now moved on to residential. It has roots in the “loft look” and merged with the Steam Punk movement to become a funky way to decorate incorporating metals, heavily worn woods and Edison lighting. It’s nod to the Industrial Revolution is another way to honor the past but stay very current.

I really like the textural aspect to industrial design...it screams out to be touched. It’s also moody, which I love. Industrial lighting is extremely unique, but for the most part decorative. Don’t think you will get amazing task lighting with Edison bulbs, so make sure to swap out bulbs for desk lamps and kitchen lights.

However, when shopping for designer lamps, should you come across something clear like the central image above, this can add some serious style to a hall or living room, so it would be okay to keep the Edison visible in cases such as that.

One area that I was surprised to see embrace industrial accessories was the kitchen. I know it seem obvious that kitchens would be a natural fit when it comes to rough and tumble materials but it wasn’t my first thought. How wrong was I? I’m crazy for the indestructible range hood above, not to mention the exposed bulb lights in the lower left. They way I bang around the kitchen this style would be ideal.

1. The Theo Industrial Dark Bronze LED Desk Lamp will add real punch to tables and desks.

2. Try hanging the Metal Cage Dark Rust Industrial Pendant Light over kitchen islands to transform the look of any bland kitchen.

3. The Uttermost Set of 2 Rustic Gears Wall Art will infuse any room with industrial oomph!

4. Subtle but stylish, the Jackson Collection Copper Bronze Sconce is just the right amount of industry for a hall or bath.

5. The hearty Zuo Mission Bay 3-Level Distressed Natural Shelf is the perfect resting place for books, lamps and other industrial accessories.

Photo credits: The New Victorian Ruralist