lighting

Energy Saving Light Bulbs

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Nov 17th 2009

Replacing just one incandescent bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb can help save you money, time and energy as well as help the environment!

High vs. Low: Mid-Century Modern Pendant Lighting

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 22nd 2009

An Ostrich Feather Chandelier -- We Can't Take Our Eyes Off It

by Erin Loechner, Posted Oct 21st 2009

When I first saw South African designer Haldane Martin's home tour on Apartment Therapy, I thought he had fallen victim to a toilet-papering prank. After all, what else could be hanging from that gorgeous white planked ceiling in such a nonchalant fashion? However, upon closer inspection, a second glance revealed the source of this immaculate lighting -- ostrich feathers. I hunted down Haldane Martin to ask just what his reasoning was for flipping the bird to a traditional pendant...

Lighting We Love: Paper Cloud

by Laura Fenton, Posted Oct 19th 2009

Green and whiter versions of Paper Cloud's 'Petal' lighting.

Furniture that Glows in the Dark

by Jaime Derringer, Posted Oct 19th 2009

Imagine never bumping your knee or stubbing your toe again in the middle of the night. Have you ever seen furniture that glows in the dark? Believe it or not, this is a new trend that's not so much spooky as it is practical, at least for clumsy people like me. Wouldn't it be cool if your side table was also a nightlight?

Freshen Up Your Bedroom for Fall

by Timothy Dahl, Posted Oct 2nd 2009

Now we've got tips to help you revamp for fall! It's easy to switch out accessories, leaving your bedroom with a crisp and cozy look. I recently gave my bedroom a makeover -- see above -- and here's what I learned.

High vs. Low: Task Lamps

by Laura Fenton, Posted Sep 8th 2009

I've long admired Jean-Louis Domecq's 1950 design, the Signal S1333 lamp. The enameled steel task lamp has always eluded me because of its high $450 price tag -- I didn't even spend that much on my sofa, let alone a single lamp.

A Bathroom Beautiful Enough To Hang Out In

by Erin Loechner, Posted Aug 13th 2009

Interior designer Sue Rohrer lives and works in a 500 year-old home in Zurich, Switzerland. What was once a large barrel factory is now the apple of my eye, and I can't take my eyes away. Truly.