Lighting

Designs That Rock!

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Roll over, Beethoven! From AC/DC to ZZ Top, rock ‘n’ roll is a way of life. But why leave your rock reverence for the stage when you can amp up the design in your own home? Whether you’re looking to bring the recording studio to your studio apartment or turn your posh pad into a mosh pit, we’ve got just the designs to make you twist and shout. So pull[...]

Larger Than Light presents "Let It Shine!"

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If you’re a designer looking to showcase your talents, here’s some exciting news: Larger Than Light’s popular “Let It Shine” contest is back! From now until December 15th, Larger than Light is inviting designers to submit their best interior design project featuring a Littman Brands’ lighting fixture for a chance to win a $1000 cash prize. Two runner-u[...]

Gold Medal Design Winners!

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With the 2012 London Summer Olympics fast approaching, we’re inspired by the competitive spirit of victorious design. From bathroom champions to lighting stars, we’ve tracked down products that convey the Olympian spirit and take home the gold. GRAFF Faucets – Sento The brand new London Aquatics Centre is home to concrete diving platforms that bring to mind[...]

Labor Day

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Don’t wear white after Labor Day! This adage has been uttered as the seasons change from summer’s lazy days to the cooler days of fall. Considered passé after Labor Day by the glitterati during the 19th century and still adhered to today by some, there are reasons to celebrate and enjoy summer white—well after Labor Day and into the year! Caroma® -Invisi Se[...]

VIVE LA FRANCE- Revolutionary Design!

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When citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille, the city’s largest prison, in the name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, a global revolution had begun. The actions of those taken in 1789 led to the eventual dethroning of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, who symbolized excessive extravagance, eventually paving the way for democracy and a new republic. In [...]

LED for Retail

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If you’re curious about retail applications for LEDs, Commercial Construction Magazine’s recent article about Starbucks renovating its flagship store in the heart of New York City’s Times Square Theater District may be a good case study. It shows how one mega retailer is using solid state lighting to achieve aesthetic as well as energy conservation goals. S[...]

Inspired Pairings

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Design, to consumers, many times feels like an unfamiliar language. Things that are second nature to interior designers leave consumers settling for white walls. We asked award-winning designer Leslie Fine of Leslie Fine Interiors for advice on how to create inspired pairings. Leslie told us, “The plumbing fixtures in a bathroom and the faucet in particular[...]

Inspired Pairings

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Design, to consumers, many times feels like an unfamiliar language. Things that are second nature to interior designers leave consumers settling for white walls. We asked award-winning designer Leslie Fine of Leslie Fine Interiors for advice on how to create inspired pairings. Leslie told us, “The plumbing fixtures in a bathroom and the faucet in particular[...]

First Day of Summer

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The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere falls on June 20th or 21st, the longest day of the year. But that’s just a technical date. For many, the first day of summer is all about a feeling: that seasonal and instinctual shift when we’re inspired to do things like swim day-in day-out, head to the cabin, go camping and generally spend copious amounts[...]

Dad's Pad

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Dads come in all shapes, sizes and temperaments. But one thing they all have in common is their need for appreciation. So with Father’s Day just around the corner, here are a few home products that say “thanks” to your rock star dad, men who like to cook, fathers who need to slow down and relax, eco-dad and more. Hastings Tile & Bath – Niklesmatic For [...]