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Kitchen Island Lighting Inspiration – Industrial

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: May 31, 2022 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Calling all foodies and kitchen-lovers! Today we take a deep dive into some of our favourite industrial-inspired kitchen lighting ideas for your island. 

Euclid Island Light in Matte Black

Perpendicular and simply stunning open cubes bring a fresh architectural twist to this very chic ten-light island design. The Matte Black finish brings a stunning sense of brilliant drama to any industrial inspired space.

Also available in chrome with matte black, or olde brass with bronze, . As well as many different style configurations (pendants, chandeliers, flush mounts, etc). 

Iuka Pendant in Brushed Nickel

The Iuka collection of fixtures feature a round inverted mesh basket resting on a trapezoid shaped frame to create its signature look.

Also available in a bronze finish. 

Trestle Mini Pendant in Matte Black with Olde Brass

Indulge in an exercise of geometrics and stunning interior décor, adding this single-light mini-pendant to a compact living space. Light up your kitchen island with a stylish Matte Black finish cage shade harkening back to an industrial motif, and a gorgeous Old Brass bulb mount that delivers perfect contrast.

Also available in an antique silver finish. As well as many different style configurations (pendants, chandeliers, flush mounts, etc). 

Quintus Mini Pendant in Rubbed Brass

Delivering a catchy, charming industrial motif, this single light mini pendant is ideal for a compact transitional space. Add targeted lighting to your kitchen island with this cage-style, geometric light fashioned of rubbed brass finish steel.

Also available in the following finishes: brushed nickel, plated bronze, bronze, chrome, matte black, metallic gold, red or white. 

Orsay Pendant in Matte Black

Showcase charm and personality in the kitchen with a pendant light in a matte black finish. A bird cage silhouette brings an alluring and airy display with steel construction.

Only available in matte black. Two size choices are available. 

If you are looking to update your home’s lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Bathroom Vanity Lighting Inspiration – Modern

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Feb 28, 2022 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bathrooms can be such an incredibly busy place in your home. Not only are they where you take care of business, but it is also the place where you prepare for your day and wind down for a relaxing night.

Your bathroom vanity lighting should express your style and feel of your family’s aesthetic. We have collected three options for those aspiring to a modern feel in their bathroom. 

1. Bleeker 5-Light Vanity in Matte Black and Brushed Nickel

With a sleek cosmopolitan attitude and a beautiful blend of glass and metal, this five-light vanity offers a sophisticated way to stylize a modern bath space. Matte Black and Brushed Nickel serve as stunning finishes for a tasteful fixture delivering a geometric silhouette that embellishes master bath vanities.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Bleeker Collection offers the vanity light in a 1-light to 5-light formation. The Bleeker Collection is also available in a Brushed Nickel, Chrome or Olde Bronze finish. 

2. Fallon 2-Light Vanity in Chrome

Opaque glass combines with a sleek polished chrome finish to create a dynamic, contemporary look for this two-light LED vanity light. Perfect for illuminating your ensuite, powder room or bathroom.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for?

The Fallon collection offers the vanity light in a 1-light to 6-light formation. The Fallon Collection also offers glass finish in clear ribbed or frosted setting. 

3. Jackson 4-Light Vanity in Chrome and Matte Black

Linear design elements with elegant materials deliver a must-have look for a custom living space. Mid-Century Modern flavor stylizes this four-light vanity light, showcasing thick square glass shades mounted to a brilliant Chrome finish frame with a bold Matte Black surface.

Size not what you’re looking for?

The Jackson collection offers the vanity light in a 1-light to 5-light formation. The Jackson Collection also offers the fame finished in Chrome with Matte Black or Brushed Nickel and Matte Black. 

If you are looking to update your home’s lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Kitchen Island Lighting 101

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Feb 1, 2022 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ah. The magic of the kitchen island. It is one of the most used pieces of real estate in your kitchen. Here you prep meals for the family, you sign permission forms and go through the mail. It’s a busy and special place in the home. And the best part is, it’s one of the easiest and most fun places to play with your lighting design. 

To give your kitchen a quick pick me up just change out your pendant lighting over your island with our quick tips. 

What’s On the Ceiling?

Depending on how your kitchen island listing was planned you may have one main electrical boxes or multiple. If you have one main electrical box you can still have that multiple pendant look (without changing your wiring) but you will want to make sure that the fixture you select offers a long canopy to accommodate the multiple pendants. 

If you are building your home, you may have more options to play with in regards to wiring above your kitchen island. Talk with your builder to see what your options are. 

Bella Mini Pendant in Matte Black & Brushed Nickel

Sizing

When determining the size of your lighting fixtures for your kitchen island lighting it is incredibly important to know the length of your island and your ceiling height. No one wants to be bumping their head on a light while trying to cook dinner!

Geo Chandelier in Matte Black & Chrome

How Much Light Do You Need

Generally people prefer their kitchens to be bright with lots of light. When selecting your kitchen island lighting you want to pay attention to the shade of the lighting fixture. Metal shades will direct the light downwards giving you a ‘task lighting’ effect over your kitchen island. While open lights or clear glass shades will disperse the light in all directions working to illuminate more of the kitchen. Then there are white or opaque shades. These shades will illuminate more of your kitchen than a metal shade, but not as much as an open fixture or clear glass shades. 

Z-Studio Dome Pendant in Yellow

Feel Your Own Style:

This area of lighting should be where you can take a risk and bring out a little bit more personality to your kitchen. Whether that be something a little bit more vintage-inspired or something bright and bold. You can easily switch out these pendant lights when needing a refresh for your kitchen lighting.

Keep in mind other fixtures that may be in the sight line of your kitchen. You certainly don’t have to match everything together, but each fixture should compliment and flow with the others to create a cohesive look. 

Landry Pendant in Matte White & Rubbed Brass

If you are looking to update your lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Lighting Trends to Watch in 2022

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Jan 11, 2022 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

And just like that, a new year is upon us! 

After the whirlwind of 2020 and 2021, people have been seeking comfort within their homes. Which of course, has resulted in people taking more time and care into the design and function of their homes. We can’t wait to see more of these trends take hold as 2022 continues….

1 – Oversized Fixtures

Using an oversized lighting fixture as a design focus makes a bold statement. Oversized fixtures are also a great way to make a quick upgrade to your space without spending weeks (or months) on expensive (and disruptive) renovations. 

Beau Chandelier in Polished Nickel

2 – Linear Lighting

Fixtures that fall into the ‘linear lighting’ category often have simplified designs that exaggerate long lines. These fixtures are perfect for clients who are looking to keep things contemporary and minimalistic in their design. 

Calumet Chandelier in Matte Black and Olde Brass

3 – Incorporate Whimsy

After the past few years, its no wonder why people are craving a little bit of fun in their homes. In lighting we are seeing this manifest as a few different trends. From incorporating more colour into design, swapping out shades for a little change of scenery and even swapping out traditional bulbs for more fun bulbs. These are all little ways to change up your lighting fixtures with little time and financial investment. 

Z-Studio Dome Pendant in Yellow

4 – Natural Textures

From rattan to wooden beads and natural textures – there has certainly been a call to bring natural textures indoors. Using natural textures in your home can create a calming and rejuvenating energy within your home. 

Sora Pendant in Natural finish

5 – Symmetry

Symmetrical design is coming back. Symmetrical design creates a balanced look in your home. By balancing wall sconces or lamps across the fireplace, symmetrical design also helps to bring focus onto other design features in your home. 

Wentworth Wall Sconce in Matte Black

If you are looking to update your lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!


2021 Wrap Up – Your Favourite Lighting Fixtures of the Year

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Dec 16, 2021 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

As the end of the approaches we are taking a moment to look back and reflect on the year. 2021 certainly brought a lot of ups and downs for everyone. But one thing was for certain, our lights were on (for most of the year at least) and we were happy to have clients back in our store. Helping our clients design their homes this year was most definitely one of the brightest spots of the year. So let’s take a look at what was most popular with our clients this year!

Tull 5-Light Chandelier in Matte White

With a fresh matte white finish, the steel orb-shaped frame of this five-light chandelier comes to life and delivers an enticing design element radiating beautiful illumination. Make this fixture your own by customizing finishes on its frame interior, bulb bases, and finials, and enjoy the ornate bonus of floating crystal shapes that seal its exquisite aesthetic.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Tull collection offers many sized chandeliers in matte white or matte black finishes. 


Titania Black and Chrome Flush Mount

Contrasting finishes pad the extraordinary design of this four-light flush mount ceiling light. An architectural blend of rectangular shapes pairs a black steel frame with chrome finish bulb bases, and a surprisingly beautiful arrangement of candelabra-style bulbs that create a versatile contemporary and transitional dynamic.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Titania Collection offers pendants, chandeliers, flush mounts, semi-flush mounts, vanity lights and wall sconces in the same design with optional finishes of black and brushed nickel, black and chrome, or bronze and olde brass. 

Euclid Mini Pendant

Euclidean geometry influenced cubes bring a fresh architectural twist to this contemporary one-light mini pendant design. Modern chrome and matte black finishes bring a visually striking sense of layered drama to any metropolitan city inspired space.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Euclid Collection offers chandeliers, flush mounts and pendants in the same design with finish options of chrome with matte black or olde brass with bronze. 

Parsons Chandelier

Enhance your favorite room with this clean, crisp four-light chandelier. It’s fashioned with a matte black and brushed nickel finish and clear glass shades that deliver all the light you want. It will add a touch of brilliance to any space in the home, whether it’s the dining room, foyer, or kitchen.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Parsons Collection offers chandeliers, wall sconces, vanity lights, semi-flush mounts and pendants in the same design with finish options of matte black with brushed nickel, or matte black with olde brass.

Haylie Chandelier

This bright two-tone twelve-light chandelier adds a dynamic elegance to your favorite space. It’s crafted in a classic matte black and brushed nickel finish with the lights in a candle-like design. It’s ideally suited for the dining room, foyer, kitchen, or entertainment room.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Haylie Collection offers chandeliers, and wall sconces, in the same design with finish options of matte black with brushed nickel, or matte black with olde brass.

If you are looking to update your lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Bathroom Vanity Lighting Inspiration – Coastal Look

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Nov 9, 2021 , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bathrooms can be such an incredibly busy place in your home. Not only are they where you take care of business, but it is also the place where you prepare for your day and wind down for a relaxing night.

Your bathroom vanity lighting should express your style and feel of your family’s aesthetic. We have collected three options for those aspiring to a coastal feel in their bathroom. 

1. Vaughn 2-Light Vanity in Chrome

Charming, festive style goes light as it lights up a bath space with this two-light vanity from the Vaughn collection. Illuminate a compact vanity with a themed fixture borrowing from nautical and industrial, formed of gleaming chrome finish steel and featuring unique schoolhouse clear seedy glass shades. This light becomes a central focus in a transitional, coastal or modern bathroom. 

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Vaughn Collection offers the vanity light in 1-light, 2-light, 3-light, 4-light and 5-light options. As well as finishes in matte black, brushed nickel and chrome. 

2. Delaney 3-Light Vanity in Matte Black

Embrace the industrial artisan flavor of this three-light vanity light. With a beautiful matte black finish metal mount and frame, its delicate clear glass shades provide an exquisite accent. This light would compliment a transitional, or coastal bathroom.

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Delaney Collection offers the vanity light in 1-light, 2-light, 3-light, 4-light and 5-light options. As well as finishes in matte black and brushed nickel. 

3. Joliet 3-Light Vanity in Olde Brass

Upscale sophistication with a Mid Century Modern vibe tells the story of this elegant three-light vanity light. A blend of delightful materials offers stunning large glass shades with rich olde brass finish metal, delivering a warm palette that embellishes the look of any transitional bath space and frames a vanity with exquisite beauty. 

Size or colour not what you’re looking for? 

The Joilet Collection offers the vanity light in 1-light, 2-light, 3-light, 4-light and 5-light options. As well as finishes in olde brass, brushed nickel, chrome and matte black.  

If you are looking to update your home’s lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Home Office Lighting Inspiration – Modern Industrial

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Oct 12, 2021 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Calling all work-a-holics! If you have made the transition to work-from-home during the pandemic, or have always been enjoying the perks of working from home, it’s time to give your workspace a little bit of love. 

Making sure that your workspace is functional and aesthetically pleasing is paramount to your productivity. And that’s why we have brought together three looks to compliment any modern industrial workspace.

1. Cape Harbour Flush Mount in Matte Black

Chic lighting illuminates a custom space with decadence and a hint of nautical fare, customizing this matte black and glass three-light flushmount ceiling light. Embrace a historical theme originating from storied lighthouse designs with this light from the Cape Harbor collection, enjoying versatility that embellishes a space with modern, industrial, and Art Deco ambiance. This light offers a sleek ribbed clear glass shade nestled in a linear frame fashioned of bold matte black finish steel.

Also available in brushed nickel and polished nickel. Many size options are available as well.  

2. Parsons Chandelier in Matte Black and Brushed Nickel

Enhance your favorite room with this clean, crisp four-light chandelier. It’s fashioned with a matte black and brushed nickel finish and clear glass shades that deliver all the light you want. It will add a touch of brilliance to any space in the home, whether it’s your home office, the dining room, foyer, or kitchen.

Also available in matte black with an olde brass finish. There are many size and configuration options available as well.  

3. Arcano Pendant in Matte Black

Play with modern geometry with this eye-catching six-light LED pendant from the Arcano collection. Beautiful over your desk or reading chair, this pendant offers appealing curves in a matte black finish, with energy-efficient LED lighting you’ll love.

There are many size and configuration options available as well.  

If you are looking to update your home’s lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!

Dining Room Table Lighting Inspiration – Glam Feel

Posted by: The Lighting Lady Posted on: Sep 28, 2021 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Dining room tables are no longer just the place where we eat. Dining room tables are now part of our at-home office, the homework help center, the transition land of all lost items and the place where the family might eat if the game isn’t on. 

The lighting overhead of your dining room table should express your style and feel of your family’s aesthetic. We have collected three options for those aspiring to a glam feel in their dining room.

1. Cronise Chandelier in Chrome

Celebrate sleek style and elongated lines with this rectangular island pendant constructed of metal. Featuring a brilliant chrome finish, the smooth frame is complete with geometric cut out shapes that elevate your dining space. 

2. Haylie Chandelier in Matte Black and Olde Brass

This warm two-tone twelve-light long chandelier fixture adds a dynamic elegance to your favorite space. It’s crafted in a classic matte black and olde brass finish with the lights in a candle-like design.

3. Chloe Island Light in Brushed Nickel

Define your modern space with the eye-catching, streamlined presence of this island style three-light pendant. Rounded shades are made from clear, water-textured glass, suspended from a sleek steel frame with a brushed nickel finish. Your contemporary dining room gets an instant glam boost with this sophisticated fixture.

If you are looking to update your home’s lighting please feel free to contact us. 

Or better yet, come in for a visit to our showroom!