February 14th, 2012
Pendant lights, also known as drop or suspender lights, are single light fixtures that hang from the ceiling, typically suspended by a cord, chain, or metal rod. They are often used in multiples, hung in a straight line over kitchen countertops and dinette sets, or sometimes in bathrooms. They are notable for coming in a range of sizes and a variety of materials like metal and glass. The most modern pendants – and those that are among Styleture’s favorites – also feature LED technology. In addition to the obvious benefit of conserving energy, LED’s are also better at focusing light in a single direction than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. Because of their superior directional capabilities, they can be exploited by clever designers to outstanding effect. Styleture is always keeping our eye out for outstanding LED pendant lights that are impeccable in design. Here are our favorites of the moment:
Tango by Corbett Lighting
Tango by Corbett Lighting
Hand-crafted iron is the basis for this modern pendant design from Corbett Lighting. Textured bronze finish and warm silver leaf adorn this laser cut open metal cylinder light fixture. A single LED illuminates warm bright light thanks to Light Engine operating technology. This is great for a kitchen lighting option, a rec room, or most any room of the house. Read the rest of this entry »
January 13th, 2012
With January here, many of us are dreading winter’s long, dreary onset. It means shorter days, longer nights and spending time indoors reading, knitting or sitting fireside and catching up on movies. Dreaded nights be damned, as the Crawleys of Downton Abbey have returned to our midst. With the Great War upon them, we’re anxiously awaiting if Mr. Bates’s past will be unearthed and if Anna will accept him; whether Thomas will be revealed as a scheming cad and war dodger; and, most important, will Matthew and Lady Mary finally get it together? To commemorate the occasion, we thought these Victorian-inspired items might resonate with fans of the show. In fact, we’d be so bold to say that their addition could instantly elevate one’s abode from ordinary homestead to lavish manorhood. Read the rest of this entry »
December 23rd, 2011
The Styleture editorial team has made no secret of our love affair with lighting design. We’re always keeping an eye out for new trends and products to tickle our fancy. When it comes to lighting design for 2012, the theme is undoubtedly bigger, better and brighter technologies, not to mention a shift towards softer and warmer design elements. Here are several trends and products that will shine bright in the New Year:
1. It’s a LED, LED, LED World
Disc by CSL (Creative Systems Lighting)
There is no escaping it – LEDs are the lighting buzz word for 2012. Since LEDs are so compact, lighting manufacturers are no longer limited to the same old forms for decorative fixtures. They can now design and fabricate fixtures in new shapes, sizes and configurations that they couldn’t do before with incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. Best examples? Stiletto by Corbett Lighting and Disc by CSL® (Creative Systems Lighting).
Stiletto by Corbett Lighting
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October 31st, 2011
If time change causes swings in your sleeping patterns, habits and moods, then get ready for the swings to ramp up; the end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) is just around the corner.
DST was first proposed by the New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson in 1895 to make better use of daylight. Germany and its World War I allies were the first to use DST in 1916, as a way to conserve coal during wartime. Today, the practice is believed to save electricity, according to some studies. As DST comes to an end next Sunday, Nov. 6, we’ll be setting back our clocks – but not necessarily our style. Luckily, there are several design-forward options to brighten up your interior spaces so that lighting can take center stage.
Discus by Troy Lighting
Discus by Troy Lighting
The beauty of circular designs are that they suggest a sense of fluid infinity. The contemporary Discus Collection elevates this design principle to new levels by featuring an appealing cylinder-within-a-circle configuration and a 26-Watt CFL for improved energy performance. Read the rest of this entry »
May 2nd, 2011
Corbett Lighting – part of the dynamic Littman Brands family – has long been on Styleture’s radar as a leading lighting designer. In fact, it was only a few months ago that we bestowed the honor of a prestigious Stylies Osmium Award upon the manufacturer’s exquisite and sultry Vixen Chandelier. Now, Corbett has once again commanded our attention with the rhythmic lighting choices of the Mambo & Tango.
The Mambo, with its hand crafted iron diffuser in Mambo Bronze finish, and embossed leather shade, displays nothing short of elegant, up-tempo illumination. It comes with a choice of incandescent or energy efficient fluorescent lamping.
Mambo by Corbett Lighting
The Tango is striking as a seamlessly laser-cut metal sphere – nothing short of artistry and technology in perfect form. Its innovative, concealed, high-performance LED light source puts it light years ahead of the competition.
Corbett Lighting has been around for more than 40 years, manufacturing incredible lighting products for the residential, hospitality and contract/commercial markets. Their aesthetic principles are unwavering and their choice of materials, from bias-cut crystals to handmade Japanese paper, make us believe that there is hardly a more imaginative lighting producer out there.
Tango by Corbett Lighting
