I must admit that I’m a real big sucker for pretty and glam lighting fixtures.  I think it makes such a big difference when it comes to completing a room….especially in the Dining Room!  I like to compare it to putting on a piece of jewellery and how it can complete your outfit!  Lighting is often [...]

At the London Design Festival 2009 designer Benjamin Hubert presented a unique and exciting second collection of lamps, in addition to ‘float,’ for Danish brand Unique Copenhagen at 100% Design (which recently opened at the festival)  The collection, called Spinning Light, is made of spun aluminium shades with injection-moulded PVC fittings.  The pieces aim to resemble a childhood favorite; [...]

The Stand 1/4 lights by Korean designer Ji Young Shon couldn’t fill the akward corner of your space any better!  This in-genius lamp incorporates a simple, beautiful, innovative, humorous, and practical design. Ji Young Shon said it best: “Why is lamp shade cylinder? Why do we put stand light at the corner? Eliminate space eater but [...]

  Sometimes we need an injection of colour-life-and interest in our daily lives.  What better place than a public place such as an airport, subway, mall etc… When I came across this design by Studio Klink, I immediately thought of the installation at O’Hare airport in Chicago, where two large corridor walls project a variety [...]

Sometimes you want elegant and traditional lighting fixtures without the fuss -minus the crystals, long “ropey” dangling chains, overly dramatic motifs, and “swirly” metal accents.  I know I do… So here’s an interesting option which truly melds the old with the new.  Designed by German company Licht im Raum, the Stilio collection of chandeliers, wall [...]

We most definitely love our Thomas Paul wares!  He makes so many products that can be used together in a room to tie in a theme….pillows, rugs, artwork, lighting….the list goes on and on….of course we don’t recommend that you go crazy and get everything in one of the motifs but mixing two or three [...]

Lighting….one of the toughest items to choose.  Mainly because there are so many different options out there.  It gets overwhelming very fast!  If you can narrow down the material you would like to have, you’ll make your task easier.  I’m loving the look of the metal chandeliers.  Whether your style is traditional, contemporary or modern, [...]