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Kai Shell Pendant - $599 This pendant has an intricate floral detail made from hundreds of small shells. It’s a unique design that would be beautiful in a bedroom or bathroom.
Tortoise and Brass Double Switch Plate Cover - $170 Now this is something special. It’s a tortoise and brass pagoda switch plate cover.
Charlotte and IvySave to IdeabookEmail Photo Regency Bamboo Hollywood Lamp - $318 This wonderful faux bamboo lamp is available in six colors. It would be fitting for a bedroom.
By candlelight. A wrought iron candle sconce by the vanity gives this bathroom just the right old-world ambience. Why it works: The low-wattage bulb dipped in silicone gives the look of an actual flame without the worry of an unattended burning candle.
Swing set. Tucked between three windows, these adjustable swing-arm reading lamps do double duty. Why they work: They provide nice general lighting, but are also poised to act as focused reading lamps for the overstuffed chairs below.
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The all-white and spare nature of this lovely dining room is very nicely complemented by this pick-up-sticks chandelier. The fixture does a great job of defining the space above the dining table without being so heavy-looking that the space feels cramped. It's open enough that the details of the box-beam ceiling and the trim still contribute to and have a presence in the space, but substantial enough to bring its personality to the table and deliver a contemporary element to an otherwise traditional space.
rustic brick and warm, wide-plank wood floors are treated to a contemporary companion, this time with this very stylish Modo chandelier by Roll & Hill. This chandelier is contemporary and clean-lined, but at the same time speaks to the globe shades of an earlier era, helping it transcend time and bridge stylistic eras.
Choosing a super-modern fixture like this Droog multi-bulb extravaganza is a bold choice. You may love it or hate it, but I think the shape and size are well-matched to the foyer and the colors of the black cords and the warm bulbs are a good match for the dark woodwork.
The very modern bubble chandelier used here is a standout design element because it's modern yet rustic with its raw, roughly shaped glass, brass and bronze details. The natural and warm colors of the metal arms contrast nicely with the white walls and trim, and work well with the warm herringbone floor.
bubble glass chandelier adds a very contemporary detail to an otherwise very traditional space — from the old marble fireplace mantel to the heavy and detailed window and door trim, to the pressed-tin ceiling and cove details. And yet it really works. Combined with the bamboo, Asian-style mirror and the midcentury bench and chair, the lighting contributes to a very eclectic and current interior design.
This fixture from Jamie Young is crafted of jute in a stunning macrame-inspired pattern
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Outdoor-friendly wine-bottle light fixture. This homeowner made an outdoor light fixture out of empty wine bottles and a steel bar. Edison bulbs alternate with tea lights for extra charm.
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Bright made these yellow fixtures from porcelain sockets and cloth-wrapped wire.
The corner floor lamp is made of stacked lampshades, illuminated by low-watt bulbs for a soft glow.
"I always do lighting in my design projects last to cap off the space," she says. "Lighting can be a great accent, space filler or just a way to illuminate the little dark corners."
She incorporated a beach-friendly palette with a blue-green glass subway tile backsplash and a coffered ceiling painted a soft blue. Pendant lights: nickel, Circa
Stylish new pendant lights can easily become the new focal point of the room. The hand-blown glass pendants shown here are a beautiful, versatile choice, and at less than $200, they won't break the bank.
Louis Comfort Tiffany was an American artist who founded the Tiffany Glass Company.
Pickering Lane 8-Light Single Tier Chandelier, Heritage Bronze
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