Design Notebook | The perfect pendant shines in the kitchen
An island pendant, because of its many duties, is like the conductor of an orchestra. So think of pendants as the maestros of kitchen lighting.
First Person: Choosing the Right Light Fixtures for Your House
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Everything is illuminated
This light fixture called Johnny B. Butterfly, by designer Ingo Maurer, is a decorative ring that sits on a 150-watt halogen bulb, adorned with handmade butterflies, dragonflies and other insects made from paper, silk, metal wires and more.
The sparsely decorated, yet stylish, living room of a designer
For the past two years, Sudbury native Brian Richer has lived in an industrial loft conversion in downtown Toronto, surrounding himself with furniture and lighting that he has created as principal designer of multidisciplinary firm Castor Design
Transformations at the Flip of a Switch
Besides paint, one of the easiest and quickest ways to transform a space is one that many homeowners—and guests—don't instantly recognize. You have only to step into a dim room, or one too starkly lit, to recognize how lighting can either set a mood or ruin the ambiance altogether. Whether you're sprucing up your interior and exterior décor for the holidays or are looking to achieve a general ...
