LIGHTING SERIES II

I have always adored lighting. I have often described a unique glowing set of lamps as the "jewelry" of the room. I liken it to the right pair of earrings, that are unique and make a statment, making the outfit. That's why we should be particular in selecting our lighting fixtures; whether its chandeliers, mini pendants, table lamps, floor lamps or art lights. Even the fabric and shape of the shades must be carefully selected.

Lighting creates opportunity for
"Oooooooooh!"

One can never go wrong with lamps that feature the crisp and clean lines of classic shapes such as lanterns, popular pottery, candlestick, trophy style and the like. The reason they are called classics is because they keep coming up and repeating themselves with the same form and it's always right. It was right then and it's right now. How we modernize it is by changing up the scale, material and unexpected placement. What was once considered formal can now be updated by placing it in a casual environment thereby creating interest and lovely character for the space.

One of my favorites, featured left, the Robert Abbey Artemis Table

Lamp in Lead Crystal with Cafe Shade and dimmer. Premium
quality and a classic!

For many years now the art of sculptural glass, in all it's colorful splendor, has been not so shy in the lighting industry. The shapes range from geometric to free form. The scale goes from tiny silver dollars to large jelly fish sized pendants. Speckled with pattern or solid richly colored hanging lighting that come alive when you flip the switch; what an opportunity for personal expression!

Below, hand blown Italian Glass mini pendants by LBL Lighting.

Featured here in Amber and Clear glass options.

Take a look around. Start making a difference inside and out!

Next month Something to think about… will continue with the series on lighting. If you have a question or something to share please write to me directly at Jessica@JSKinteriors.com