DESIGN DECOR

“Paris is always a good idea.” Audrey Hepburn may not have been speaking about lighting, but this Parisian-inspired sconce from the Westlake Series by Alora Lighting was, indeed, a good idea. The vintage-inspired 'milk jug' shaped glass casts a warm glow while the matte black steel base creates a strong line to mimic the inviting ambiance of the streets of 1920s Paris.

“We wanted a retro contemporary feel for this bar area, which is open to both the kitchen and great room areas. The smooth clean lines of the opal 'milk jug' glass complement the classic granite countertop and backsplash,” says Mical Secter, showroom manager for Total Lighting Sales, the team behind the lighting for this Irwin Homes' showhome in Headingley.

What Lies Beneath

The sconce's medium base socket offers tremendous flexibility for bulb options. An LED bulb provides energy efficiency while the crisp colour emphasizes the opal glass.

Total Lighting Sales is a locally owned shop that has been lighting up the lives of Manitobans for over 45 years. With customer service as a priority, the experienced team can find the perfect style to fit your space and budget in their unique, open-concept showroom. www.totallightingsales.ca

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