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Interior Color Trends: Lavender, Black, and White
As a Lifestyle Expert and Designer, I come across so many beautiful things each and every day. I feel lucky that I can be so inspired every day but at the same time there are just SO many interior...
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Colorful Lights for Kids Rooms
Choosing the right lights for kids rooms is essential not just to ensuring that a space is properly lit, or to setting the right mood, but it instantly enhances the overall look. Think of it as jewelry...
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Tips for Urban Living: Homes Under 1000 Square Feet
Urban living usually means a compromise on space, however it doesn’t mean you must give up on style. There are many ways to make your urban home chic and clutter free, tips which are simple tricks that...
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Lighting Ideas for Low Ceilings
I don't like low ceilings......but that's life. And coming up with lighting ideas for low ceilings is a tricky thing.I love tall ceilings....the higher the better.I love ceilings with soaring...
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Eco-Friendly Green Design
Eco-friendly "green" design is officially here to stay. From recycled materials to re-purposed furniture to energy efficient light bulbs, the green trend has solidified a place in mainstream design....
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It's All in the Details: The Ceramic Garden Stool
It’s all in the details.The unexpected little things in a room - like a ceramic garden stool - give it pizzazz, personality and punch.A few details that I’m obsessing over right now include finding the...
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How To Decorate a Table
Have you ever wondered how to decorate a table?Or is it just me? It's easy to start with a table runner or tablecloth or dishes or silverware..........but then what?Where do you go next?Do you layer or...
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Colorful Lighting to Change the Look of Your Space
One of the fastest ways to change the look of your space is to inject a fresh hit of color—and there's no better source of color than eye-catching colorful lighting! After all, lighting does double...
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Dorm Decorating Ideas
Dorm decorating ideas may seem far off since it's only July, but I beg to differ. College terms usually begin in August so that means along with worrying if you will like your roommate, you need to...
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Home Decorating Ideas Inspired by the Australian Outback
I have been lucky enough to see many sides of this big world. One of the most beautiful and serene places I have visited recently was the Australian Outback - a vast area that is mostly uninhabited....
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Coastal Decor in the Style of Frank Roop
Back in 2009, I wrote about a spectacular house on Nantucket with its coastal decor designed by Frank Roop, one of Boston's most prominent interior designers (and my personal favorite). I absolutely...
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Outdoor Wall Light by Franklin Iron Works, High Style & Value – Design Dossier
Welcome to our new blog series, Design Dossier– we’ll be sharing highlights of some of Lamps Plus’ most popular, unique, and interesting lighting choices straight from our showrooms. Since summer is in...
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How to Decorate a Bathroom with Appeal
Whether you live in a large home or a small apartment, when you invite a guest over there comes that inevitable moment in time when a guest must visit the bathroom. In many homes the powder room is...
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Lighting and Decor for the Dog Days of Summer
The dog days of summer are upon us. The country has been baking and all anybody wants to do is lay low and avoid anything strenuous. Choosing lighting and decor based on sultry summer days seems...
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Nautical Office Inspiration
I love nautical styles in both my wardrobe and when it comes to styling a space. The summer and the sea, a place for relaxation and when its comes to design and décor, a style that’s both relaxed and...
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Hometalk & Lamps Plus Holiday Challenge 2013
It's never too early to start thinking about holiday decorating, right? We've partnered with Hometalk to bring you the Hometalk & Lamps Plus Holiday Challenge 2013! You'll receive the lamp pictured...
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10 Floor Lamps for Small Spaces
In small spaces, it's important to make sure you get plenty of light. Floor lamps are a great option when space is at a premium, when space-saving hardwired fixtures are not an option. Lamps that jut,...
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Flush Mount Lighting Ideas
Flush mount lighting has come a long way. My earliest memory of this lighting style comes from seeing those frosted glass flush mounts, basically a plate, screwed to the ceiling of bedrooms in ranch...
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Design Trend: Organic Inspiration
Most homes have some form of organic inspiration. Whether you have wood furniture, wool carpets or linen window treatment, organic materials are pretty much everywhere. The difference in having an...
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Set the Mood with Lighting
The lighting in a room can set the mood for the entire space. It can make a big difference if you choose dark and moody light fixtures and shades versus something bright and cheerful. You can let your...
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