2014 Bright Ideas for Kitchen Lighting

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Often the difference between a utilitarian kitchen and one that's the heart of the home is well planned lighting. Top experts share what's gorgeous and trendy in luxury kitchen lighting.<br /><b><br /></b><b><span style="color: orange;"><i>By : Melissa Macron from HGTV</i></span></b><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwXWkYelIHXJvSGw3FVrY70c_Viq7LzNsB-sYrjXOggRLOIfHBce2Cv_fCIY_lOR1NRiHQkavdsL1pVnQ1jqNokT4zQkdVn-KOBpeuhdFqdL0qZSFth6vCcdz12xaR6glbgqfLvHo6a4/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwXWkYelIHXJvSGw3FVrY70c_Viq7LzNsB-sYrjXOggRLOIfHBce2Cv_fCIY_lOR1NRiHQkavdsL1pVnQ1jqNokT4zQkdVn-KOBpeuhdFqdL0qZSFth6vCcdz12xaR6glbgqfLvHo6a4/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pendant Perfection : </b>Most frequently seen over an island workspace, pendant lights are as striking as they are practical. The pair here is "clean, classic and timeless. The brushed nickel finish and clean design of these striking pendants add a 'wow' factor, combining the best of form and function," says Kim Mager, Marketing Director at Hinkley Lighting. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGANMosuxukXaiEPnHssA32LqvuviYN_L6q4U2dUfDrB4LRoaOGr7WivD8hDYqB2xxCf1w4UYzVGnCYGjnej5UqHLRE_zQbp8Tx_YkzUwo6wsFvmuHVv61VZjP-xSU21q4K3m0djWvyfI/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGANMosuxukXaiEPnHssA32LqvuviYN_L6q4U2dUfDrB4LRoaOGr7WivD8hDYqB2xxCf1w4UYzVGnCYGjnej5UqHLRE_zQbp8Tx_YkzUwo6wsFvmuHVv61VZjP-xSU21q4K3m0djWvyfI/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love Those Layers : </b>"Layering light is a technique that is often used in dining rooms or living rooms but, until recently, wasn't utilized in the kitchen," says Mager. "Now kitchens have become the hub of the home, being used for socializing, eating and entertaining, as well as homework stations or home offices."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Layering light is the best way to provide task as well as ambient lighting," advises Mager, "striking just the right balance between function and mood." This farmhouse-style kitchen includes a pared-down chandelier and matching sconces to "complete a cohesive, stylish environment where you want to spend time, regardless of whether it's for relaxation or entertaining," according to Mager. Photo courtesy of Hinkley Lighting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEfdRrwO3t0DBHQji5uJuqQ03doPEkzEFoVMWEtgVvfWqPbGUWiZbRzXtyrNFRZ9GLxtOwaelg9jaq4N9LDiFNZ7g0KqP9XIXl3c8z_G0nfJl3L48HWPJBSpaJj8j0EkXf4ZdGHJjmxA/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEfdRrwO3t0DBHQji5uJuqQ03doPEkzEFoVMWEtgVvfWqPbGUWiZbRzXtyrNFRZ9GLxtOwaelg9jaq4N9LDiFNZ7g0KqP9XIXl3c8z_G0nfJl3L48HWPJBSpaJj8j0EkXf4ZdGHJjmxA/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Create Dimension : </b>"Layered lighting can be used to supplement the intensity of light or to overlap fields of light, creating interesting shadows [and] manipulating the dimension of areas the light is directed toward," explains Serra. "Lighting, when layered, [can add] a wonderful dimension of shadows and color to feature and enhance natural characteristics of woods, stones and metals.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In many kitchen designs, a focal point is a prominent feature of the space and lighting can immediately focus attention to one or more special areas to guide the eye into the design." Here, recessed lighting, accent lighting, over-counter task lighting and pendants work together for a welcoming, warm result. Photo courtesy of Susan Serra.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSXOfVZ8f3BqL8HddNGN830y77i558kMCiPr97S3aBje0nalMhOORxelwUdjNhW2m67gCqCGQAB1ZHvul3kyoEJizTftoCAFiY_Dth6kyqyzlW0vkN1i1tV_wfRrrh-mTb1-ue_21sjE/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSXOfVZ8f3BqL8HddNGN830y77i558kMCiPr97S3aBje0nalMhOORxelwUdjNhW2m67gCqCGQAB1ZHvul3kyoEJizTftoCAFiY_Dth6kyqyzlW0vkN1i1tV_wfRrrh-mTb1-ue_21sjE/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Keeping It Together : </b>"Upscale kitchen lighting must be beautifully designed. Its form and proportion should be scaled properly to the space. The size of a fixture should not be too small, especially over a table, as luxury often is communicated by size," recommends Serra. "The style of a lighting fixture should complement the decor of the kitchen and surrounding rooms. It should also relate, but does not have to match, the finish of other fixtures," she adds. Here, the clean, warm lines of this kitchen are echoed in the mission-style pendants and matching fixture above the window. Photo courtesy of Susan Serra.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAZG8U3yhkZDTzqXivNQWvLEMT18Jeu5hybIkoZwNQC6S9F3de-Uhrm_O2fxwPoVblJZSIF1IzuZPJEDc4HezEI1o3Im0qSRHk4o-B0lediX2LmGk2HH8RFPwH9BmHEo6ilrz7OnwWIc/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAZG8U3yhkZDTzqXivNQWvLEMT18Jeu5hybIkoZwNQC6S9F3de-Uhrm_O2fxwPoVblJZSIF1IzuZPJEDc4HezEI1o3Im0qSRHk4o-B0lediX2LmGk2HH8RFPwH9BmHEo6ilrz7OnwWIc/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Outside the Box : </b>When it comes choosing light fixtures for a dream kitchen, some "rules" are made to be broken. "I do believe that any style of lighting has a place in the kitchen," Serra says, "whether in a fabulous breakfast room or in the center of a kitchen work area."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> "These contemporary pendants are actually made for outdoor use," reveals Mager, "but they are so modern and chic, they look just as fabulous inside. The seedy glass and minimalist, stem-hung design adds an urban edge while providing excellent task lighting that reduces eye strain while preparing a meal or doing homework at a kitchen island." Photo courtesy of Hinkley Lighting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SIxLYVquef4QdEA1ChK30HOv0RupFNNGRzgoVWSOQWp2Y9EShFqN9uhCN6PmWqw_WgKDwHmdJXmkOdaBjdywzEPB1M9u9o_gKTn-6OaljHRnczEjq-2itSaVFnElIDh_WzKhZJu2ZEk/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5SIxLYVquef4QdEA1ChK30HOv0RupFNNGRzgoVWSOQWp2Y9EShFqN9uhCN6PmWqw_WgKDwHmdJXmkOdaBjdywzEPB1M9u9o_gKTn-6OaljHRnczEjq-2itSaVFnElIDh_WzKhZJu2ZEk/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Totally On-Trend : </b>The trendiest fixtures today express strong visual design statements. "Lighting that makes a statement is now," enthuses Serra. "Oversized fixtures [make for a] bold entrance into the kitchen. Simple shapes, often with heavy textures, vintage styles and Edison-style bulbs are all saying, ‘Look at me!'" Mager shares, "If you want to update your kitchen lighting, think about adding one of the hottest trends in lighting design: a linear chandelier. Not only will it provide more light, it adds a dramatic and stylish focal point to the room, immediately upgrading the overall design and elegance of the room." Photo courtesy of Hinkley Lighting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZev4Pm7xJhp4k12Y5wJ3YJAPoyVKahiVuR52svRR8ss57VXi4qWdk81bVC7NtEyROFaL5-GrKGRGVm5ThZabPibyUUTPb_elkoHfUyLCnvAA6gEccjAEBoXdkvkyeBiwZh_nlXe2jEQ/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZev4Pm7xJhp4k12Y5wJ3YJAPoyVKahiVuR52svRR8ss57VXi4qWdk81bVC7NtEyROFaL5-GrKGRGVm5ThZabPibyUUTPb_elkoHfUyLCnvAA6gEccjAEBoXdkvkyeBiwZh_nlXe2jEQ/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Art of the Matter : </b>"Hand blown glass is popular, as its wonderful imperfections and artisan elements add warmth to any kitchen," says Serra. The gorgeous cobalt glass pendants here add a pop of color and unique appeal to a contemporary setting. "Natural materials in lighting fixtures such as reclaimed wood and distressed metals also add that authentic element we crave. Imperfections are desired and coveted in context, of course!" Serra says.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A side note on pendant fixtures, Serra adds, "I love layered pendant lighting groupings of pendants set at different heights, creating a singular form. I also like multiple pendants placed close together, say, four to six across an island. It is simple yet makes a strong design statement." Photo courtesy of Susan Serra.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJk7UMptlWlmvA93KL5CdaVFMh05Ej3ajFYKFf4KeWMYLkfvv3478gIM5ZvWc3psefwALu8nj6SAzzmOhf5_m7r3FVUsT_F1XvDPeJfpys-PZj4tPZZhf-AP7-S-otEfop440qACAjYU/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDJk7UMptlWlmvA93KL5CdaVFMh05Ej3ajFYKFf4KeWMYLkfvv3478gIM5ZvWc3psefwALu8nj6SAzzmOhf5_m7r3FVUsT_F1XvDPeJfpys-PZj4tPZZhf-AP7-S-otEfop440qACAjYU/s1600/2014-Bright-Ideas-Kitchen-Lighting-8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Strike Your Fancy : </b>According the Serra, the dreamiest, most upscale kitchens today are likely to feature some distinguishing elements: "Innovative designs, first and foremost, will clearly differentiate truly fabulous lighting from the rest," she says. "Quality materials with quality finishes further differentiate the upscale from the ordinary. In addition, it is often the details the small crystal ball, nickel chain, hand blown glass, luxury fabric, reclaimed wood that clearly communicates quality as well as authenticity. Chandeliers featuring waterfalls of crystals, pieces of luxury metals, feathers and fabric add both strong texture and luxury to a room. Here clean, modern pendants light the island, while a classic crystal chandelier graces the dining area. Photo courtesy of Susan Serra.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 Bright Ideas for Kitchen Lighting

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New 2014 Cozy Fireplaces To Warm Up Your Living Room

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>A fireplace is the focal point of any living room. Whether you prefer a stone surround or something more modern, these fireplaces prove that a striking design is all it takes to become center stage in these stylish spaces. </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg58R_v-w6fShYp6N1o7DHATgYRJEzx0oEfQz2HqDX6KbChCXY4KSKGwudW7DZOOs_nXDj2FxIRizDLfE03Rpt561xbJT2cs_8Ojjy7j_bNdD-on95pNStuw3yYYETjbKaHYP37CtHlRk/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg58R_v-w6fShYp6N1o7DHATgYRJEzx0oEfQz2HqDX6KbChCXY4KSKGwudW7DZOOs_nXDj2FxIRizDLfE03Rpt561xbJT2cs_8Ojjy7j_bNdD-on95pNStuw3yYYETjbKaHYP37CtHlRk/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-7.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Sarah Richardson created a living room that's just as warm as her fireplace by integrating splashes of burnt orange, apricot, garnet and other rich colors among a neutral color palette. The fireplace and surround made of white-washed stone and timeworn materials are meant to stand out among Sarah's rich color scheme, thanks to an extra-large vintage crest mounted above the mantel. The wood-burning fireplace adds to the rustic, at home feel of the farmhouse that makes the living room feel so welcoming. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rz_adznyoHkTd9qRm2gMpjWPXo6MXuNWzQfIp883Z_G6KSDd6NQryWe0oqu6DeqflrZIHFY9XbotJ909Tv_MLJie2fB_GzocebmBCVc-aI3n7pzhP9nfwEYxVsvJkofzRGOyHui_7BM/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rz_adznyoHkTd9qRm2gMpjWPXo6MXuNWzQfIp883Z_G6KSDd6NQryWe0oqu6DeqflrZIHFY9XbotJ909Tv_MLJie2fB_GzocebmBCVc-aI3n7pzhP9nfwEYxVsvJkofzRGOyHui_7BM/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Neofocus from Euroflues is a single-unit steel fireplace that comes in a wood-burning version or as a remote-controlled gas unit. Both are set in the wall and make linear rectangular statements. The gas version is fit with ceramic pebbles of various sizes or ceramic logs. It is installed with protective masonry around the firebox and upper and lower air vents. Image courtesy of Euroflues </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSesaMCjmKlM547E0FjXQAy-51FpT8CILWrR2dkRiz2isA0Qvryo_wJNXKIP_o2CXTzSKQlP8oK1-HyjP87QBTCDCyBRckzgZebO2GjxGEdIOOte4mRDu4wrY_Vem-FFUH41vfG33H0E/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSesaMCjmKlM547E0FjXQAy-51FpT8CILWrR2dkRiz2isA0Qvryo_wJNXKIP_o2CXTzSKQlP8oK1-HyjP87QBTCDCyBRckzgZebO2GjxGEdIOOte4mRDu4wrY_Vem-FFUH41vfG33H0E/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-2.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is as sleek and slim as a flat screen television with a linear, boldly contemporary presence. It has been described as "a fireplace with a sculptural presence, without a hint of pretension." The fireplace is thermal efficient, and its flame sits behind a heat resistant glass door that allows a complete view of what's inside. Image courtesy of Euroflues </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNnUCc3GSS9v0sg19cgl-ocLXqSopiXc07tr1-kFz7wlqIRryrNShc8odS-WHn8o5yDqDwITKt0TxezP3pKF5FyJu2OHjrYeXMzOb6GkyVOZGnZGnM7j9UgwMe5UDol7GsIX1iW7sp3c/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNnUCc3GSS9v0sg19cgl-ocLXqSopiXc07tr1-kFz7wlqIRryrNShc8odS-WHn8o5yDqDwITKt0TxezP3pKF5FyJu2OHjrYeXMzOb6GkyVOZGnZGnM7j9UgwMe5UDol7GsIX1iW7sp3c/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-3.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This fireplace from Spark Modern Fires combines a thoroughly utilitarian idea with contemporary artistic grace. The slim, eye level gas fireplace hangs on the wall and is made of brushed stainless steel with a single ceramic glass panel. It is clean, easily maintained and a breeze to install. Image courtesy of Spark Modern Fires </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gKHIm_3dcu5J8GjyroyNjX-H2-0zZdltU69Lz0fJpaDdbxXrEgjmhwfB6mm8S8u6bU8mu_AIjbaw66gjkf9bNjodlm04kp9oAbQqJVYr0I3J49TN7wtF0bOdea2dsLng0xR2f6mx5tI/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gKHIm_3dcu5J8GjyroyNjX-H2-0zZdltU69Lz0fJpaDdbxXrEgjmhwfB6mm8S8u6bU8mu_AIjbaw66gjkf9bNjodlm04kp9oAbQqJVYr0I3J49TN7wtF0bOdea2dsLng0xR2f6mx5tI/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-4.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In an cold-weather environment like Stowe, Vt., designer Linda Woodrum knew the fireplace would be used quite often, so she undoubtedly made it the centerpiece of the gathering room in HGTV Dream Home 2011. This energy efficient gas fireplace offers the convenience of a preset thermostat with its sleek stainless steel design. To complement the maple flooring and pull in a taste of the outdoors, Linda added birch panels to the fireplace chase and a three-dimensional, steel wall sculpture with midcentury designs in mind. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjr5rp-bQhC_7skhOnbj6NmYncnxm0swwzFPCgIky3WZ4MlXLONEJBBpQvLWAo0DnXXKz_HRQNuq_hGgM0AmTYdLYmUYGeQ6fr3Pi_kasiyo51T2ubsxhLnVd7o34Iiyoac4uXRvz9Mrk/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjr5rp-bQhC_7skhOnbj6NmYncnxm0swwzFPCgIky3WZ4MlXLONEJBBpQvLWAo0DnXXKz_HRQNuq_hGgM0AmTYdLYmUYGeQ6fr3Pi_kasiyo51T2ubsxhLnVd7o34Iiyoac4uXRvz9Mrk/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-5.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gas-fed hearths are easy, clean and versatile. The three-foot, vent-free fireplace by Spark Modern Fires is creatively built into the living room bookcase. The unit shares a metal front with a television, creating a cozy, multiuse living space. It can be fitted with a stainless steel interior to add reflectiveness.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJajvsxRFd2K-ac-0P52tIVussdg4RVJB_HYHIpZbOh0dUi0fecNbCYu2v313XtPHc-8bDAUBT4EfQ9D8Zfs8XcutChTHdmkJg3QDWeHdvakQkC5HqLo_c6xZML0kL9qXj5-M34uII8n4/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJajvsxRFd2K-ac-0P52tIVussdg4RVJB_HYHIpZbOh0dUi0fecNbCYu2v313XtPHc-8bDAUBT4EfQ9D8Zfs8XcutChTHdmkJg3QDWeHdvakQkC5HqLo_c6xZML0kL9qXj5-M34uII8n4/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-6.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The beauty of this fireplace is its freedom. It easily mounts on the floor, sitting on a base of masonry or black steel, and it can be installed in almost any room. The gas flame is visible from every direction, set behind a band of glass panels that slide around the fireplace's metal trunk. The designer drew inspiration from the open space and clean lines of Japanese interiors.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4lRAfWME22Q06rqk7mh_BYJTlr0eqyWnnGs8UjjIAeUBohldNBz98vpFeeTV_TQxApqi4nAkvnUDDey-HCY2cAUYV_lAzPi4_dDws2CeX-dRCMQRSJt4vdQYkGPNGI3a9P9uNjT9KYw/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4lRAfWME22Q06rqk7mh_BYJTlr0eqyWnnGs8UjjIAeUBohldNBz98vpFeeTV_TQxApqi4nAkvnUDDey-HCY2cAUYV_lAzPi4_dDws2CeX-dRCMQRSJt4vdQYkGPNGI3a9P9uNjT9KYw/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-8.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fireplaces provide far more than heat and a cozy place to curl up. They can fulfill architectural roles and become artistic accouterments. This fireplace serves as a sophisticated room divider, and it demands attention. The gas-fed flames rise out of a bed of shiny river rock set on a four foot long firescape. It is mounted below an upside down chimney in this home's living room.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44BbuEmHp1dCmIbvALagWdJCJimSGj5kr8PFEMzmHNgiDsocf8v-v-R6OJORD-VQ5JBl-3O6a5oAdrae5P1_RrROarfZv856d3z-o1SXPba4StYpeT6JLoA_NVK6Xkw7juX6DkdMtOdo/s1600/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44BbuEmHp1dCmIbvALagWdJCJimSGj5kr8PFEMzmHNgiDsocf8v-v-R6OJORD-VQ5JBl-3O6a5oAdrae5P1_RrROarfZv856d3z-o1SXPba4StYpeT6JLoA_NVK6Xkw7juX6DkdMtOdo/s640/New-2014-Cozy-Fireplaces-To-Warm-Up-Your-Living-Room-9.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Designer Brian Patrick Flynn certainly knows how to make a natural stone surround stand out in a beautiful way he used patterned fabric against the back wall as a stunning accent to the aubergine mantelpiece. Among a sea of modern furnishings and purple accents, the rustic stone fireplace seems so natural and at ease. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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New Kitchen Lighting Design Ideas 2012 From HGTV

Lighting designer Eddie Cohen of Design Light, Inc. shares his top six tips for improving task lighting in the kitchen.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhgsgGYIdjr9H5se8J1SGrWYgxWPYSxqri4vbbbfPcXhXWd56CjrMc4Cfx76t-_aDE6bHbtaFQFKUX8lbyZfABO9PfJgfm7qY-Jwe8nJAbjZdOuGt69WFAqVqfERH35fiHkq0MrSV/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUhgsgGYIdjr9H5se8J1SGrWYgxWPYSxqri4vbbbfPcXhXWd56CjrMc4Cfx76t-_aDE6bHbtaFQFKUX8lbyZfABO9PfJgfm7qY-Jwe8nJAbjZdOuGt69WFAqVqfERH35fiHkq0MrSV/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Recessed lighting is a great way to focus light throughout a kitchen. It is important to have a lot of light on work surfaces, such as countertops, stoves and the sink area. This type of lighting can be aimed exactly where you most need it. Design by Andreas Charalambous. </div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJdFuZRccEl8RImehbPY3jiGMcwkspORnJJHcT9o3eYd5RO_omUmOEXoOEpzQyHePAHuiCbhVflWQvFxXsUKbNKCPczSjpPNH-kTPhGNS2yY0UUw3Ke8k9QOS6AvmvQVLqa3WjN6P/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJdFuZRccEl8RImehbPY3jiGMcwkspORnJJHcT9o3eYd5RO_omUmOEXoOEpzQyHePAHuiCbhVflWQvFxXsUKbNKCPczSjpPNH-kTPhGNS2yY0UUw3Ke8k9QOS6AvmvQVLqa3WjN6P/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;"><br /></div><div style="display: block;">Under-cabinet lighting is great for kitchens because it focuses the light onto the countertop, which is the main work surface in a kitchen. This type of lighting is also a very inexpensive add-on for existing kitchens. There are many different light bulbs such as halogen, xenon and fluorescent that can give your kitchen a completely different effect. Halogen and incandescent light are best. Design by Andreea Avram Rusu.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTITohNMHUU18TYspbIkudckOjWNISYLL8W_YPVLIZuCc95pRwgbrB9VkNnPIrRb1prpXjz07uem5AycW8uNsRoXw5FvN6plvWrIdd9gzL4Cde2eWt2nyn6ULBoEwlZ3-PdOTDT6jC/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTITohNMHUU18TYspbIkudckOjWNISYLL8W_YPVLIZuCc95pRwgbrB9VkNnPIrRb1prpXjz07uem5AycW8uNsRoXw5FvN6plvWrIdd9gzL4Cde2eWt2nyn6ULBoEwlZ3-PdOTDT6jC/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">In-cabinet lighting is a great accent for a kitchen. It can make finding what you need so much easier and can also make for a great look if you have glass-paneled cabinets. A bonus is that this type of lighting brings great illumination to the room. Design by Gail Drury.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4h_u35HhxDVA6h3bTrN3JzhCJNrQoydyKedHFyvgXQ13F5Ks4bywz1joPx58T58MttaQQnNRfx5DFKVfOA8rTn9zinYvVP5tggkAHt4TUqT3O5Sxd4TcIT1RcRhp5p_sAHap6YZM/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4h_u35HhxDVA6h3bTrN3JzhCJNrQoydyKedHFyvgXQ13F5Ks4bywz1joPx58T58MttaQQnNRfx5DFKVfOA8rTn9zinYvVP5tggkAHt4TUqT3O5Sxd4TcIT1RcRhp5p_sAHap6YZM/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Track lighting is the most multipurpose lighting since each light can be positioned to focus on different areas in the kitchen. Design by Joshua Foss.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWN-RmjfDGBP4-2SjdAX9bunhmjcXGukekpqDXfMNV4K_VtSZQVBcgUozw0iwJVFb5gpdcmoFCB6TN4wMJ3aId5XeaulRgB9RzKtK0pLLZjT4TdsTqAO9PGUiVJj1KNYWlOzvh6Xgq/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWN-RmjfDGBP4-2SjdAX9bunhmjcXGukekpqDXfMNV4K_VtSZQVBcgUozw0iwJVFb5gpdcmoFCB6TN4wMJ3aId5XeaulRgB9RzKtK0pLLZjT4TdsTqAO9PGUiVJj1KNYWlOzvh6Xgq/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Pendant lights are both decorative and create nice pools of light over countertops. Design by Gail Drury.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBVOKq2TtJjKX17PERuw0z7hgr1mx9JTrrzZLqxkqf0YR1ZFQdDCNlnG9_6JPlFbRkUTyZRCTM7hOTC6PIlX-4ppZ4WqZrlvpgjiOB1-wGiiyjn2WDuH5-bi9ElFZZaBMhZiOvSf1/s1600/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBVOKq2TtJjKX17PERuw0z7hgr1mx9JTrrzZLqxkqf0YR1ZFQdDCNlnG9_6JPlFbRkUTyZRCTM7hOTC6PIlX-4ppZ4WqZrlvpgjiOB1-wGiiyjn2WDuH5-bi9ElFZZaBMhZiOvSf1/s640/Kitchen-Lighting-decorating-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Choose light bulbs with different beam spreads for different effects. Floods are wide and create a more general lighting, while spot lighting works well to highlight specific items. Design by David Stimmel.

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Contemporary Floor Lamps Designs Ideas 2011

Check out these stylish and contemporary floor lamps to update your living space.<br /><span dir="LTR">I hope you like it . Enjoy !</span><br /><span dir="LTR"><span style="color: black;">. </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ3w4JfSlcEroX2k-kLBhdhp0WK3qrM5FBV0SlTmfNQ5ZXRpyS9yEiTng3mCmspn5ccG0qkK2w1CkGE6eA_Yks5jHlVOrUqJ98UIaUD72Us8Sgxjlnzgg3XZIsBEdE6unjkV7FUyrmOg/s1600/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ3w4JfSlcEroX2k-kLBhdhp0WK3qrM5FBV0SlTmfNQ5ZXRpyS9yEiTng3mCmspn5ccG0qkK2w1CkGE6eA_Yks5jHlVOrUqJ98UIaUD72Us8Sgxjlnzgg3XZIsBEdE6unjkV7FUyrmOg/s640/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Updated Classic</span></h2><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A modern and colorful twist is given to a classic floor lamp with a touch of gold and a red base.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfZH60x3GxvbMRYCrVxrP7Gi3Np6hGdVNumvzGK54aVLRaS8naON0LgoSYlmGfA0R0jd9029n-_6vCu7l6PcKpN_2taDhhj-YEFSNeFN0xmyt1sbws1A-NRxkXDTNrhIt5I4XMGwytVI/s1600/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfZH60x3GxvbMRYCrVxrP7Gi3Np6hGdVNumvzGK54aVLRaS8naON0LgoSYlmGfA0R0jd9029n-_6vCu7l6PcKpN_2taDhhj-YEFSNeFN0xmyt1sbws1A-NRxkXDTNrhIt5I4XMGwytVI/s640/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dimmed Lanterns</span></h2><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">This contemporary floor lamp provides subtle, dim lighting to a soft bedroom palette and brings a touch of modernity to lantern-style lighting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh2FpqRAzPoKM3FVjeSlqhIxnZm2IiZdyErNAatPn84dxoPeZWRmjEh0FXhmdygiPI0pjPFvGdTyMKQ4ruTesT0vfJJ8hfVJwm9LVeNKRFVJVy6rWG1IG5DpF-ohsEFVoBu8NF8kEc4I/s1600/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh2FpqRAzPoKM3FVjeSlqhIxnZm2IiZdyErNAatPn84dxoPeZWRmjEh0FXhmdygiPI0pjPFvGdTyMKQ4ruTesT0vfJJ8hfVJwm9LVeNKRFVJVy6rWG1IG5DpF-ohsEFVoBu8NF8kEc4I/s640/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Colorful Beading</span></h2><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A bright lampshade can deliver the perfect pop of color to any room. This Asian-contemporary floor lamp from <a href="http://www.dbsources.com/" target="blank">db Sources</a> ties in surrounding colors from the room to create a bold statement.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimil3EWuX8AY-vGwshsrrhN6Wd8GRRUkpiN8r_gV-yHy8_UBhdG72Ixlx3FhnaYrF9K0Lhyphenhyphenjl1R9bHTyhaKAs-ygNUsK1JyF2O3OdGaZRsR3YDwtuEYXjb5cAdAFcTPfDBdqLNgFBnDVQ/s1600/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimil3EWuX8AY-vGwshsrrhN6Wd8GRRUkpiN8r_gV-yHy8_UBhdG72Ixlx3FhnaYrF9K0Lhyphenhyphenjl1R9bHTyhaKAs-ygNUsK1JyF2O3OdGaZRsR3YDwtuEYXjb5cAdAFcTPfDBdqLNgFBnDVQ/s640/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thin Metallic</span></h2><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">This silver metallic floor lamp adds a touch of unexpected color and contrast to a room of dark and rustic wood. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYQ9MSb8WrcozcziBJOy9KjWc6gCOVsHazLweehc5dVxtUyjcoDNc98fnwKkY12NBzQz2wAeLH3hH1jHEitgtak2rVbg-K3vprBO0Ues75gy1bqtRAXrZ_FrwDsWskiNeC8NBGWn8Hmg/s1600/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrYQ9MSb8WrcozcziBJOy9KjWc6gCOVsHazLweehc5dVxtUyjcoDNc98fnwKkY12NBzQz2wAeLH3hH1jHEitgtak2rVbg-K3vprBO0Ues75gy1bqtRAXrZ_FrwDsWskiNeC8NBGWn8Hmg/s640/Contemporary-Stylish-Floor-Lamps-ideas-2011-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Beachy Feel</b></span></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Themed lamps can add a unique touch to a room. This floor lamp with a driftwood base complements the beach feel of the living room.</div>

Contemporary Floor Lamps Designs Ideas 2011

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Floor and Table Lamps Decorating Ideas 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QUCJLOQejZS1tA0U4i114Ry9Nikwa0YIlgfLsr5W5Fd3TV33FantlGhADveF5izRK8cvxx7hnKkXYs8Rtum4RSYGheb7l-QyZSI00zOCny4V7zsYnURiOKs5fBxR_IiUCNd2EqZq120/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QUCJLOQejZS1tA0U4i114Ry9Nikwa0YIlgfLsr5W5Fd3TV33FantlGhADveF5izRK8cvxx7hnKkXYs8Rtum4RSYGheb7l-QyZSI00zOCny4V7zsYnURiOKs5fBxR_IiUCNd2EqZq120/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Complement Your Decor</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">"Think of a lamp as part of the jewelry of a room," interior designer Judith Balis says. "You need to select the right piece to complement the rest of the room." When choosing lamps, consider the style you're going for in your home first. Is it traditional? Modern? Eclectic? In this bedroom, Balis adds a playful touch to a modern design with quirky, coral-base lamps.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfT_RTlsUZplyMbIvLn7WOkayX2UBbut0YvD16W_PMKMfUSw4jYDoTBZh3GeRJyfPKyHhRCfFdD84hr-XQqMno9F3GAMXWifIwKDZ3VzGhNINW7NyoqsrA-xhjoQjvJ5q8XUEFxTEWp4/s1600/floor-lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfT_RTlsUZplyMbIvLn7WOkayX2UBbut0YvD16W_PMKMfUSw4jYDoTBZh3GeRJyfPKyHhRCfFdD84hr-XQqMno9F3GAMXWifIwKDZ3VzGhNINW7NyoqsrA-xhjoQjvJ5q8XUEFxTEWp4/s640/floor-lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sleek Shades</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">If you're going for a modern or contemporary look, think simple and streamlined when selecting lamps. Currently in vogue, slim bases and drum-shaped shades can add height and drama to a space without overpowering its other decor. Design by Troy Beasley.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUwkZ-mQDZvNJ2Z7jGDPa7G48HGPUtFcOt1qRSkXh8f9JEVH0IUORQRQPquTmniMkv9CXAXXhJmFeu2QDzzD3w9YExlLhsRZ0362RXX32Wm0LaZSkFC5V9LSvb-vMwykT85wLH3wwNxM/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHUwkZ-mQDZvNJ2Z7jGDPa7G48HGPUtFcOt1qRSkXh8f9JEVH0IUORQRQPquTmniMkv9CXAXXhJmFeu2QDzzD3w9YExlLhsRZ0362RXX32Wm0LaZSkFC5V9LSvb-vMwykT85wLH3wwNxM/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Timeless Appeal</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Shades with a tapered shape tend to blend well with traditional decor. Designer Katie Leavy paired an antique ceramic lamp with colorful Indian textiles and a Chinese wall hanging for a look that's both worldly and classic.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCReBwHEgmDDtGaIDwRMN-of031-3P4JLKigvQYfAYRSXqrsx4svjrbc3X1FyyIfjsG0z7hfFrvobvKl1_H_WTVByPefHKQx4rvt84SBTPlSme-aaSppvAJPmbO1dBioSSFSDat3ZZev0/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCReBwHEgmDDtGaIDwRMN-of031-3P4JLKigvQYfAYRSXqrsx4svjrbc3X1FyyIfjsG0z7hfFrvobvKl1_H_WTVByPefHKQx4rvt84SBTPlSme-aaSppvAJPmbO1dBioSSFSDat3ZZev0/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Size It Up</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">"Like anything else in decorating, you want to be mindful of scale," Balis says. Make sure the size of your lamp is appropriate for its location. You don't want to put a massive lamp on a very small table — not only will it look disproportionate, but it might also be bumped into or knocked over. Likewise, a very small lamp will look out of place in a large room. As for the scale of the lamp itself, the shade should be one-half to three-fourths the size of the base and should hide the internal hardware of the lamp, Balis recommends. Design by Erica Islas.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hgGIv7uZ4604B1Pj8b75QcRlYk68mddAJ1U7_Bj2gyRLK6dF6aW85GzfZfnAYrnWpQL-WlOSS97ajFwO60shmyPYLYQq5q02szDeysisFTMOKq1SEwiLgKN6dCKR7FLVbRo9-hjeqMA/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5hgGIv7uZ4604B1Pj8b75QcRlYk68mddAJ1U7_Bj2gyRLK6dF6aW85GzfZfnAYrnWpQL-WlOSS97ajFwO60shmyPYLYQq5q02szDeysisFTMOKq1SEwiLgKN6dCKR7FLVbRo9-hjeqMA/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Translucent vs. Opaque</span></b></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Another important factor to consider when choosing a lamp shade is how much light you need the lamp to cast. If you want the lamp to illuminate an entire room or provide light for reading, a translucent shade is the best choice. However, if the lamp is strictly an accent piece, try an opaque shade for a dramatic look. Design by Joseph Pubillones.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JjsNzSf3OK93WzXBXFNFKhbKkgfoF8-7daH7APXmMTtDzJh_5EUUPga-mTKCPjU8uWlr8raV379x5McSDmN0cHLkd6Kb3tFlLbcm7EDqWzPTn8WZjDnHkFnQ9VE9d4ofWhm6m8A-d8o/s1600/floor-lamp-Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JjsNzSf3OK93WzXBXFNFKhbKkgfoF8-7daH7APXmMTtDzJh_5EUUPga-mTKCPjU8uWlr8raV379x5McSDmN0cHLkd6Kb3tFlLbcm7EDqWzPTn8WZjDnHkFnQ9VE9d4ofWhm6m8A-d8o/s640/floor-lamp-Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Proper Placement</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">After selecting the right lamps, deciding where to put them is just as important. Generally, Balis likes to use floor lamps to illuminate corners and reading areas. "If you have a dark corner in a room, the simple addition of a lamp will work wonders for the way the room feels," Balis says. Table lamps are great for filling out the rest of the room, she says.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw4OQfNaOLFPeyMTPllWUjuWPdYzKn151iKXrZJq3cTLnWAWlWCh6rN9PeEY4LA1aKDFrpVQ-Mq2uDPC84wJ88gsW-IuaBMbpeUuqOe7MibzLb68ZNralDYPTBESR9kdBQ8INH_wbLgM/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzw4OQfNaOLFPeyMTPllWUjuWPdYzKn151iKXrZJq3cTLnWAWlWCh6rN9PeEY4LA1aKDFrpVQ-Mq2uDPC84wJ88gsW-IuaBMbpeUuqOe7MibzLb68ZNralDYPTBESR9kdBQ8INH_wbLgM/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Up to the Task</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">In any room, make sure the lighting you choose is sufficient for the tasks and activities you want to accomplish there. Designer Shane Reilley illuminated this reading area with a geometric floor lamp — a great contrast against the wavy lines of the chaise.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8WCHMSdfU09sutTeGBvC4R3ngTCm1zek3ARavozlSmFMST1uYLsfnHOpcOeO7eYB2qeyICsVSotHL3gjSBpPRXT4rGHW4Jj8dep5hdfR6mcKuE6ysj_cEJs4ntqx4yR2LKjNV-wkQuY/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq8WCHMSdfU09sutTeGBvC4R3ngTCm1zek3ARavozlSmFMST1uYLsfnHOpcOeO7eYB2qeyICsVSotHL3gjSBpPRXT4rGHW4Jj8dep5hdfR6mcKuE6ysj_cEJs4ntqx4yR2LKjNV-wkQuY/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="color: orange; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Coordinate the Components</b></span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">When pairing a lamp shade with a base, Balis says a good rule of thumb is to choose a shade that mimics the shape of the lamp itself. If you have a square base, try a square or rectangular shade. A round or drum-shaped shade works well with a round or bulb-shaped base, while a conical shade is a good fit for a tall, thin base. Design by Daniel Bodenmiller.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhcJq7IOsdEV8anKBwInNzvc59RTQjakyrNH9_5x9x2Ixlq1AHbqkOL7Rn6YxxZ4ZWQiV72ISEgGXkso1_vKNvRm0vHOS5tg_Y_mzbcnno970Eg_DHzEZeii_wlV0dcAZFVHCl1a_70Y/s1600/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhcJq7IOsdEV8anKBwInNzvc59RTQjakyrNH9_5x9x2Ixlq1AHbqkOL7Rn6YxxZ4ZWQiV72ISEgGXkso1_vKNvRm0vHOS5tg_Y_mzbcnno970Eg_DHzEZeii_wlV0dcAZFVHCl1a_70Y/s640/Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Choose Shades With Flair</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">"If you need to add color or texture to a room, an interesting lampshade will add just the boost you are looking for," Balis says. Look for a shade with a bold pattern, an interesting texture or decorative touches like beads or tassels. Design by Erinn Valencich.</div><div style="display: block;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PtCCsOmWZponD4BGSygpzLi3gRP4JYTpwRzIC-x10bGcxhuUVZGHZOq36BBp4fj2DYI6ufJR3qhBZC9-7EBScNtQonE3diIZxfNBuDI_hfqtWDKH8h636V25sBSENYeSZ6k9tD0xN88/s1600/floor-lamp-Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3PtCCsOmWZponD4BGSygpzLi3gRP4JYTpwRzIC-x10bGcxhuUVZGHZOq36BBp4fj2DYI6ufJR3qhBZC9-7EBScNtQonE3diIZxfNBuDI_hfqtWDKH8h636V25sBSENYeSZ6k9tD0xN88/s640/floor-lamp-Table-Lamp-decorating-ideas-2011-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Importance of Lighting</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Without proper lighting, even the most stylish space isn't truly complete. Every room needs a combination of general lighting, task lighting and accent lighting to set a mood and provide sufficient illumination. Table and floor lamps, which typically fall under the task lighting category, are especially important because they play both a functional and decorative role in your home. Size, shape and style all need to be taken into account when selecting lamps to suit both your lighting needs and taste in home decor. Design by Lin Lee.</div></div></div></div>

Floor and Table Lamps Decorating Ideas 2011

Complement Your Decor "Think of a lamp as part of the jewelry of a room," interior designer Judith Balis says. "You need to...

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Candice Olson Lighting Decorating Ideas 2011

<b style="color: yellow;">Candice Olson Lighting Designs</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9t386Zkck-m_kuOiEs-YHJEid2hX4zIgLmeqBUp1MSNvGhSj2LETFpY_Tkbww5b80a4KJ-JPwXuq6xBvW1NF4XBEDn9b_lxooyYU9Ww_5mgd_ogNalM4xEDM6kw9aNFywA4BCPlf-BI/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH9t386Zkck-m_kuOiEs-YHJEid2hX4zIgLmeqBUp1MSNvGhSj2LETFpY_Tkbww5b80a4KJ-JPwXuq6xBvW1NF4XBEDn9b_lxooyYU9Ww_5mgd_ogNalM4xEDM6kw9aNFywA4BCPlf-BI/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Create a Focal Point</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">The eye is drawn directly to a gorgeous light fixture, like the brilliant, crystal ball chandelier in this room. The giant globe not only gives off light, but picks up on the sparkle, shimmer and shine of everything else in its vicinity. </div><div style="display: block;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHEivGmmCJwfB7OZMFcAb9HCupRO230lAoH4JfiqvRb8edCyKCmK_VFcBWTqyhe7GAWSpYmoMCHW2RcWQKn0CudUfR854tsoCKhNGJsuA_NGo2nUV86OTOiZcWZY-FzscxpAS33ppAgA/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHEivGmmCJwfB7OZMFcAb9HCupRO230lAoH4JfiqvRb8edCyKCmK_VFcBWTqyhe7GAWSpYmoMCHW2RcWQKn0CudUfR854tsoCKhNGJsuA_NGo2nUV86OTOiZcWZY-FzscxpAS33ppAgA/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><h2 style="color: orange; font-weight: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix It Up</span></b></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Use a variety of lighting types. In addition to a ceiling full of recessed lights, a conventional chandelier with a contemporary twist helps define the dining room. A table lamp and Moroccan-inspired lanterns also provide a soft ambient glow.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh253RMqAHlkKEaCfNcVN8zg7KMikMxjB9ztNA6LdzWGAFAu6TSo_0P3zIgaVvhL9MQD9AFuU5FVBZ0bd99lXqXIkFRCRlJopIl9Fv_edw6VuZf-86wlQ-nfEpqWYksuEeqqkeYyhUc65Q/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh253RMqAHlkKEaCfNcVN8zg7KMikMxjB9ztNA6LdzWGAFAu6TSo_0P3zIgaVvhL9MQD9AFuU5FVBZ0bd99lXqXIkFRCRlJopIl9Fv_edw6VuZf-86wlQ-nfEpqWYksuEeqqkeYyhUc65Q/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Balance Lighting and Furniture </span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">The dining table is the most dominant piece of furniture in this room so the lighting above has to be just as grand. A pair of classic Riley chandeliers in antique silver creates just the right presence.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg9nJoT5gh8kWlJRZDqaz0FpKOTaThVmywXV43r7O2Q1mHDsTbiXctTNChe48HIN3mPkrbvU7QuOGKwGSrK5h11uAgsayN-8T-5_8BNCxewBEYczXfYa82XF396CM7cwtXAv7nSFsE5k/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXg9nJoT5gh8kWlJRZDqaz0FpKOTaThVmywXV43r7O2Q1mHDsTbiXctTNChe48HIN3mPkrbvU7QuOGKwGSrK5h11uAgsayN-8T-5_8BNCxewBEYczXfYa82XF396CM7cwtXAv7nSFsE5k/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bring in the Sun</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Make the most of natural light. Retracting translucent stacking blinds open to reveal a full view of the beautiful garden and allow in tons of sunshine, but when closed, they still bathe the room in a soft, diffused light. Rice-paper and cherry-wood lantern-style fixtures complement the Japanese design of the room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt3HK53oesTYU8TJBmHXi1tES4mMolTeeGsprwhPVkmt1AJ6xQc9XsWFPHJKOl409Rt_l6BcELaLN3hUnbmeDM0v07oj0p7awNAX7WaAEb5zTCX_2KHYpS2L4kpz-UoovmmXeUdEn0MQ/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOt3HK53oesTYU8TJBmHXi1tES4mMolTeeGsprwhPVkmt1AJ6xQc9XsWFPHJKOl409Rt_l6BcELaLN3hUnbmeDM0v07oj0p7awNAX7WaAEb5zTCX_2KHYpS2L4kpz-UoovmmXeUdEn0MQ/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Think About a Room's Purpose</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">This space needed to triple as a home office, art studio and lounge area, so Candice includes moveable track and under-mounted cabinet lighting to provide plenty of task lighting. In the lounge area, a funky helix-shaped fixture in teal and purple crystals adds ambience.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Xe2yGJiaTcBBxx7AcmZPAw4riijGO_tG3y0Pf6nnhyphenhyphenHPVwPNy5HqP8ymlzl6zkMOUeqbzKtjJgeQlY9t6BHGmndX83Rr7sPOBBgv-gjDGanhbti-E4v0HV6Ms9_LXAiF-72GUkSJ7Fc/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Xe2yGJiaTcBBxx7AcmZPAw4riijGO_tG3y0Pf6nnhyphenhyphenHPVwPNy5HqP8ymlzl6zkMOUeqbzKtjJgeQlY9t6BHGmndX83Rr7sPOBBgv-gjDGanhbti-E4v0HV6Ms9_LXAiF-72GUkSJ7Fc/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Complement the Style</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Enhance a room's design style. For this living room, Candice chooses classic gold sconces, a crystal chandelier and recessed lighting to reflect the traditional surroundings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7kJSlwFjf4lZUJ6gfWZoxmKCQIdSXRW2Xz_9H3BiEDieUge88VPiNxAj_vu6Ddej8L1MfjE2gDlne_bF4KlT01qkZfS6-FIw-sbJVFzFZRzC4JO46MiihtkrlAZ6YJb6tMOKZlgR5tg/s1600/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7kJSlwFjf4lZUJ6gfWZoxmKCQIdSXRW2Xz_9H3BiEDieUge88VPiNxAj_vu6Ddej8L1MfjE2gDlne_bF4KlT01qkZfS6-FIw-sbJVFzFZRzC4JO46MiihtkrlAZ6YJb6tMOKZlgR5tg/s640/Lighting-decorating-Ideas-Candice+Olson-2011-7.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Make a Statement</span></h2><div style="display: block; zoom: 1;">Create instant wow factor with an eye-catching chandelier. A black crystal chandelier plays against the theatrical backdrop of the banquette in this dining room. Recessed lighting brightens the rest of the space without taking away from the chandelier's grandeur. </div></div></div></div></div></div>

Candice Olson Lighting Decorating Ideas 2011

Candice Olson Lighting Designs Create a Focal Point The eye is drawn directly to a gorgeous light fixture, like the brilliant, crystal ball...

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Italian Lighting

<h1 style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">AGHAS Wall Sconces : The New Look of Italian Lighting </span></h1> <p>The collaboration of several Italian lighting and lamp resources has come together to form <strong>AGHAS Luce</strong> a high profile and visually impressive collection that represents "<em>the new look of light</em>". Even though the look of this lighting collection is "new age" the standards of the Murano glass blowers and firing techniques is centuries old. Here are a few of the AGHAS Luce wall sconces that are just a sampling of the look you can expect from one of my favorite lighting companies. The other contributors to the collection are <strong>SWAMI</strong>, and <strong>lucepura</strong> that have their own distinctive flair that will excite anyone who loves great looking glass art and its interaction with light. See the AGHAS collections <a href="http://www.aghasluce.com/index_c.htm" rel="nofollow">here</a>. </p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-I5fxw4ow81wt-c98sCA1rq7zhbwBgg8uJat-BvlklWOXp4SVCQah2KnxHGnu2oE4D-aqquy5_Etzt0kvPpgu36xqlMWUg7rGTDqtt6bHVVbJLIO4lwASiWMquCPC50BV9PN9vp7ADXcR/s1600-h/sconces%2520wall%2520lighting%2520aghas%2520luce.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366314747720920322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-I5fxw4ow81wt-c98sCA1rq7zhbwBgg8uJat-BvlklWOXp4SVCQah2KnxHGnu2oE4D-aqquy5_Etzt0kvPpgu36xqlMWUg7rGTDqtt6bHVVbJLIO4lwASiWMquCPC50BV9PN9vp7ADXcR/s400/sconces%2520wall%2520lighting%2520aghas%2520luce.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght_Tp4KqYqwWnfT1y5F1PeMrBZOoH9DSkDeGdp_vVz3kkZaUkb3HJ7eYXBHKG-8E5vJZs6FU45WHnetrlRaPPRjlxyG78oQy-zyHGDHrtWDhy7rdksBz5lLik2zeKv5JiXAvhuNvkwWMh/s1600-h/lighting%2520aghas%2520wall%2520sconces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366314743359219026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEght_Tp4KqYqwWnfT1y5F1PeMrBZOoH9DSkDeGdp_vVz3kkZaUkb3HJ7eYXBHKG-8E5vJZs6FU45WHnetrlRaPPRjlxyG78oQy-zyHGDHrtWDhy7rdksBz5lLik2zeKv5JiXAvhuNvkwWMh/s400/lighting%2520aghas%2520wall%2520sconces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboTUlKLSGO9cR8YkxmuBLGS98s7uXU0VkyxxwvxnvH6XKI3zdpsBSx403DhqxKB1JCnQP_jeXgTr1fzX8BIj6fytxxjBMhM6YrmW695Vo67mMJnl_RSba-rH86I9Qi3_cnsaZmt4nMNar/s1600-h/italian%2520lighting%2520wall%2520sconces.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366314741722774754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboTUlKLSGO9cR8YkxmuBLGS98s7uXU0VkyxxwvxnvH6XKI3zdpsBSx403DhqxKB1JCnQP_jeXgTr1fzX8BIj6fytxxjBMhM6YrmW695Vo67mMJnl_RSba-rH86I9Qi3_cnsaZmt4nMNar/s400/italian%2520lighting%2520wall%2520sconces.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRZmnMcqPj7SZyKSGiLzxLeUdkFGc4HP6DPfzHPNibROIVC88U6s8Frpp_TYKMQnWPOG7Oss_RdoEAMki9zLMVDm7NrRgFN6lkFnnu0ReexRcoicEveDbZXHA6tGHndde5yZIDyuEZ25n/s1600-h/glass%2520lighting%2520and%2520lamps%2520sconces%2520aghas%2520luce.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366314736092822674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrRZmnMcqPj7SZyKSGiLzxLeUdkFGc4HP6DPfzHPNibROIVC88U6s8Frpp_TYKMQnWPOG7Oss_RdoEAMki9zLMVDm7NrRgFN6lkFnnu0ReexRcoicEveDbZXHA6tGHndde5yZIDyuEZ25n/s400/glass%2520lighting%2520and%2520lamps%2520sconces%2520aghas%2520luce.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 400px;" /></a>

Italian Lighting

AGHAS Wall Sconces : The New Look of Italian Lighting The collaboration of several Italian lighting and lamp resources has come together ...

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Incredibly Beautiful Kensington House by SHH Architects

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO0tcAlwZyY5MrOcX8x8RSVRQqLL7t4P-lD2gJY96VZpKK0dfL7PUO-2dvJAp0-SMijBMs-71Y_BarCZDNHxlsh1939-i2XAgZhQzCQBaDFo3NxmnZOu1xJ-Zr3hy8zbhQDRrp8k3DPBk/s1600-h/luxury-kids-room-582x411.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342989005400404226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO0tcAlwZyY5MrOcX8x8RSVRQqLL7t4P-lD2gJY96VZpKK0dfL7PUO-2dvJAp0-SMijBMs-71Y_BarCZDNHxlsh1939-i2XAgZhQzCQBaDFo3NxmnZOu1xJ-Zr3hy8zbhQDRrp8k3DPBk/s400/luxury-kids-room-582x411.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div>The Kensington House designed by <a href="http://www.shh.co.uk/">SHH Architects</a> under the supervision of ‘René Dekker is a vision in itself. The house includes a reception room, large formal dining room, family room, cinema, pool room and six bedrooms. Every room in this London townhouse is like a postcard with mesmerising details and offers generous living space. The challenge for SHH was to create a complete interiors scheme (something ‘Cream, off-white and funky’ was the brief) for the six storey, 1,114 sq m house and you got to say that they did a terrific job here. The design has also won the 4 Star Award for Best Interior Design at the Daily Mail UK Property Awards. <a href="http://adelto.co.uk/interior-design/luxury-kensington-project-by-shh/">Via </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVY_SwRAK_AF00McNPyUWfWesBrpRRbLqAttpq7FOvRgjjYJuVydp5FRpCpJH6oPJr5V3mvYSOFK-9zEnR3w6WifW3cm-uBMAhSEXbWAMuCRAhH6SuC2Gk8tH7xgLa9M-CbTQNCpf5VI1/s1600-h/room-chandlier-582x823.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342988478247832322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVY_SwRAK_AF00McNPyUWfWesBrpRRbLqAttpq7FOvRgjjYJuVydp5FRpCpJH6oPJr5V3mvYSOFK-9zEnR3w6WifW3cm-uBMAhSEXbWAMuCRAhH6SuC2Gk8tH7xgLa9M-CbTQNCpf5VI1/s400/room-chandlier-582x823.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbKa9X87zVX-TLav_Qa5GX8_36MUXbbI7po2DzMfSZ7SzS3ZLzS-8Mu9aGxfu_E1jqDZ3Qd9rkn_c1zzhDLw1UQGeiqVy07J_p6rkk2C00-7_6KmseASXlgzwJPXblDZxv3G8govmU49X/s1600-h/white-reception-room-582x411.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342988376282897666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbKa9X87zVX-TLav_Qa5GX8_36MUXbbI7po2DzMfSZ7SzS3ZLzS-8Mu9aGxfu_E1jqDZ3Qd9rkn_c1zzhDLw1UQGeiqVy07J_p6rkk2C00-7_6KmseASXlgzwJPXblDZxv3G8govmU49X/s400/white-reception-room-582x411.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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Incredibly Beautiful Kensington House by SHH Architects

The Kensington House designed by SHH Architects under the supervision of ‘René Dekker is a vision in itself. The house includes a reception...

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