Do people still read sitting in a big ‘ole leather chair with an ottoman? Probably not. They use a tablet in all kinds of unimaginable places. Fortunately, the Magneto from Italian lighting powerhouse Foscarini looks stylish even when it’s just sitting there doing nothing at all. Resembling an electric torch or a microphone, the table and reading […]Read Post ›
Last year I brought you an entire week of cool tile introductions and brands you should know, and it proved popular with our readers (we’re preparing Tile Week 2012, which is coming up in April). I’ve decided to expand the idea to other products in the home; this week it’s all about lighting. First up, Bec Brittain. […]Read Post ›
In life, there are things that aren’t conventionally beautiful but manage to strike a chord with us. Good examples would be pugs, the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Camper shoes, Steve Buscemi. They walk to their own beat and do not conform to typical standards of good design. I applied this question of beauty when I saw […]Read Post ›
When George W. Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, he set energy-efficiency standards for certain incandescent light bulbs. Now, some consumers are concerned the law will force the disappearance of Thomas Edison’s creation, so they are starting to hoard the lamps in their basements and closets. But as the New York Times reported (here) […]Read Post ›
We thought the Design Pro LED puck light from Kichler Lighting was the thinnest product of its kind we had ever seen. We were wrong! This low-profile Invisiled Pro flexible lighting system from W.A.C. Lighting has it beat. Measuring less than 1/8th of an inch, the dimmable, energy-efficient tape installs easily—with self-adhesive tape—and delivers 200 lumens per foot. It […]Read Post ›
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), a non-profit trade association that represents kitchen and bath professionals, recently conducted a survey of more than 100 of its designer members and asked them to reveal design trends for 2011. “The results of this survey suggest there will be some changes in the direction that kitchen and bath […]Read Post ›
Vu1 Corp. A bulb that’s better than light emitting diodes and compact fluorescent? That’s the word on the street—at least according to this manufacturer. The company calls it “the world’s first affordable, non-toxic and energy-efficient alternative to Edison’s incandescent floodlight.” Um, okay. The R30 ESL, the company says, is a new light bulb that’s safer than […]Read Post ›
Kichler Lighting There’s a good chance the under-cabinet lighting in your kitchen doesn’t look like the Design Pro light emitting diode. This isn’t your standard fare. The ultra-thin product measures 3/8 of an inch and virtually disappears once you install it. Plus, the LED technology uses 75 percent less electricity than incandescent lighting and will last for about […]Read Post ›
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