Tag Archives: contemporary lighting
modern Base Wall light sconce with brass shades by Tom Dixon

Modern Metal Lighting

In a quest not to repeat what already exists, British designer Tom Dixon is a man with a mission. An avant-garde designer, Dixon has spent the last decade reviving the British furniture industry and shows no signs of slowing down.  New fixtures for 2011 include the Void Light Mini [top] and the Base Wall Light [...]

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modern DIY table lamp made from coiled electrical cord from The Future Perfect

Artistic Home Accessories

Touches of whimsy add a bit of magic and the feeling of being some place special. The Future Perfect is a unique source that showcases the cleverness and beauty of their artists.  If you’re not near the store locations, shop the collections online.  One of my favorite items is the bone china bird jug with [...]

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turquoise seaglass and pewter crystal chandelier

Turquoise Chandeliers

Stylish colored lighting comes in a variety of designs The perfect light fixture can make a room, even if that room happens to be a walk-in closet.  A classic touch in unexpected turquoise creates  a unique atmosphere in this roomy closet.  Instead of starting with a rug or fabric, be inspired by an exquisite fixture. [...]

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new zealand wood hand tufted rugs by galbraith and paul

Hand-Block Prints Go Modern

Hand block printed organic designs created by a Philadelphia husband and wife team The gifted artists within Galbraith & Paul’s Philadelphia studio workshop must ooze with creativity when designing their bold graphic patterns.  Their organic designs are transferred onto textiles using the ancient technique of hand block printing. The simplest, but slowest, method of textile [...]

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