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

2. Steampunk Style

Raleigh by Troy Lighting

Steampunk style—a re-imagination of the past, with an eye towards the future—has been gaining a lot of well, steam, over the past few years. Lighting manufacturers will continue to unveil fixtures that honor the industrialized style in 2012. Best examples? Raleigh by Troy Lighting, which is also LED, Rise and Fall by Hudson Valley Lighting® and Beaumont by Troy Lighting Outdoor.

Rise and Fall by Hudson Valley Lighting

3. Warm Metals

Muse by Corbett Lighting

2011 was the year of cool polished metal, but 2012 will feel warmer and softer with bronze, gold and copper tones. Best Examples? Corbett Lighting’s layered Muse “wows” with a soft Tranquility silver leaf finish and faceted crystals. Link by Troy Lighting features a rustic yet contemporary bronze leaf finish, while the Cymbal sconce impresses with hand-forged iron bronze leaf in an Umbria bronze finish.

Cymbal sconce by Troy Lighting

4. Eco-Chic

Raffia by Troy Lighting

With everyone moving towards sustainability, lighting fixtures constructed from eco-friendly materials are more in demand than ever. We’re talking about woods, stones, crystals and other renewable sources. Best examples? Raffia by Troy Lighting features a warm, translucent shade made from Raffia palms, while Bento features a lamp shade made from plantation-grown Saguran and a frame made from recycled mahogany.

Bento by Troy Lighting

With such noteworthy lighting trends and products, the promise of 2012 is certainly looking bright!

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.

Gravity XL by CSL^® Creative Systems Lighting

Gravity by CSL (Creative Systems Lighting)

The laws of gravity revolve around a force that attracts; it’s virtually impossible to not be attracted to the eye-catching Gravity by CSL. Featuring an aluminum body, opal glass inner diffuser with clear glass outer cylinder and finishes including satin aluminum. Gravity has a 120V, 13W CFL Quad; fixture is wet-location listed and ENERGY-STAR rated.

Graffiti by Corbett Lighting

Graffiti by Corbett Lighting

Bursting with energy and movement, this application of Graffiti by Corbett Lighting alleviates any possibility of boredom in fixture design. The four-light, semi-flush overhead light is practical in illuminating a room, but also brings artistry and beauty to boot.

Winslow by Hudson Valley Lighting

Winslow by Hudson Valley Lighting

Handsome and understated, Winslow by Hudson Valley Lighting offers an uncomplicated solution. The curved shade seems at home in either an ultra modern minimalist setting or vintage retro dining room. Whatever the aesthetic, this pendant seems destined for greatness.

As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end, utilize any of the fixtures from above to lighten up your home and your mood.

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

Diva Chandelier by Corbett Lighting

Everyone knows the Oscars are nothing more than an annual, bloated mess of a show where a famous host gets to damage their career by telling unfunny jokes, and crying movie stars get to deliver rambling and incomprehensible speeches. To experience a much more sophisticated awards ceremony, all one has to do is check out the ARTS Awards – or what we like to call “the Oscars of Home Décor.”

The Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) presented the 22nd Annual ARTS Awards at a gala dinner on Saturday, January 22, during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. Awards were given in 28 different categories including Home Textiles, Outdoor Living, Decorative Accessories, and Lighting Fixtures. We thought the Lighting Fixtures category, won by Corbett Lighting, was especially impressive thanks to Corbett’s exceptional submission. Their Diva Chandelier exudes quintessential sophistication and luxury, and is far less fussy than any of the actresses in the Oscar’s Best Actress category. This great lighting manufacturer was already on our radar, but we’ll be paying a lot more attention to them in the future.

There were also incredible products in a number of other categories; you can view all the winners here.

Corbett Lighting
Corbett Lighting is known for their creative use of hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes. They use the finest glassware, shades and natural material.

Vertigo by Corbett is truly mesmerizing just to look at, with an assortment of circular hand-crafted iron rings in various sizes fused together. It is available as a two, three or four light pendant, one light mini-pendant, and one light sconce in either a bronze/gold leaf finish with caramel ice diffuser or a modern silver finish with citrine ice diffuser; this dizzying design creates a perfect mixture of motion and balance.

Vertigo by Corbett Lighting

Hudson Valley Lighting
With impeccable attention to detail and a full range of finishes and glass selections, Hudson Valley Lighting products can be found in the finest homes and upscale hotels and restaurants. The Sterling Collection is an elegant re-invention of the classic candelabra chandeliers and wall sconces. Its graceful chrome arms extend outwards, floating elegantly around the crystal.

Sterling by Hudson Valley Lighting

CSL (Creative Systems Lighting)
CSL is an innovator of concealed lighting fixtures for homes and commercial use. They design and create high quality LED products that are highly functional and energy efficient. CSL products are able to enhance the dramatic or inconspicuous effects required by architects and lighting specialists.

The Eco-Downlight LED Adjustable Lamp allows you to choose a green lifestyle by offering an efficient fixture with strong accents. The lamp allows for light to be focused or positioned perfectly throughout any setting to create just the right mood or highlight.

Eco-downlight LED Adjustable Lamp by CSL

Troy Lighting
Troy Lighting is an excellent choice for homeowners and designers looking to add a rustic yet fashionable fixture to any room or wall.

Troy’s Lumiere collection brings together basic geometric designs and illuminates everything in a gold hue to concoct a feeling of fascination and rustic elegance. It features caramel frit glass shades, hand-worked wrought iron metalwork and a Florentine gold finish.

Lumiere by Troy Lighting

Tranquility by GRAFF

The Tranquility line by GRAFF brings a light Asian influence to the bath environment. The soft curve of the spout, with the sloping handles that are reminiscent of bamboo shoots give the faucet a Zen-inspired appeal.

GRAFF Tranquility faucet

Shoji by Corbett Lighting

Made of handmade Japanese paper and hand-crafted iron in a bonsai bronze finish, the Shoji lighting fixture by Corbett Lighting gives rooms an exotic look while providing comforting ambient light. The pearl diffuser produces warm light and the imperfect texture of the Japanese paper creates a uniquely Zen environment.

Shoji by Corbett Lighting

TFU Series by Hastings Tile & Bath

The TFU Series by Hastings Tile & Bath can add a little shimmer to your designs. TFU is a glimmering metallic tile with a high-metal content giving it a superior finish.

TFU Series by Hastings Tile & Bath

SYNC Drop-in Bamboo by Stone Forest

The SYNC Drop-in by Stone Forest is made in durable, renewable and water-resistant bamboo. This Asian influenced drop-in gives the bath a natural and spiritual feel.

SYNC Drop-in Bamboo by Stone Forest

Oval Tub by Stone Forest

The Oval Tub by Stone Forest is defined by crisp lines and minimalist look. It is carved from a single block of black granite with a contrast of natural stone exterior and a high gloss polished interior. This tub gives the bath an elegant and organic feel and its simple shape allows the bather to slip into his or her inner sanctum.

Oval Tub by Stone Forest

We came across an eco-friendly and stylish solution. These cool looking Vazon Magnum translucent planters by Rotoluxe are made for indoor or outdoor use and use low watt CFL/LED lighting to give off an ambient glow. You can use them to hold your outdoor plants and place them throughout your back yard. They serve as great night lights and accent pieces.

The planters can be powered via standard wall plug or by rechargeable battery (LED lights lasting 8-10 hours). There’s also an assortment of modifications available for your planter, including speakers, outdoor draining system or fabric. Best of all, they are made of 100% recycled plastics and the low wattage will keep your energy costs to a minimum.

Find more information about the Vazon Magnum planter at www.rotoluxe.com

Vazon Magnum Translucent Planter

Kapp

Kapp – Artful, inventive and playful, the exquisite details of the Kapp fixture will capture any imagination. With stunning hand-blown glass horns creatively assembled, the inventive fixture is skillfully designed to accommodate a ceiling mount application in addition to several other configurations. Each horn is assembled individually according to the eye of its creator until the final masterpiece is complete.

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Maya

Maya — Bringing to mind the architecture and mystery of the ancient Mayans, the Maya features a geometric honeycomb shape – each layer meticulously crafted out of a white lacquered frame. Available as a sconce, ceiling mount, or suspended fixture, the creation utilizes fluorescent lighting for energy conservation and efficiency.

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Lace

Lace – Featuring a minimalistic chrome frame and a hand-blown clear crystal diffuser, the details of the stunning glass “lace-work” in the design of this luxury lighting design reflect the beauty and magic of Venetian glass making. As a ceiling mount fixture, the elegant design commands attention, not only as a light source, but as an exquisite masterpiece.

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Tris

Tris – Modern and architecturally savvy, the metal frame of the Tris features studiously shaped smooth curves, while the white crystal diffuser is formed out of hand blown glass. Complement décor with a white, black, red or mirrored chrome frame, for a chic ceiling addition that consciously uses energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.

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Clessidra

Clessidra — The Clessidra collection is an illuminating luxury lighting fixture that stylishly captivates on its own, or groups nicely as a set. With a hand blown glass diffuser available in red, green, blue, yellow, orange and amethyst, a unique and lively look is easy to achieve.