we are endlessly inspired by the way customers like you incorporate our lighting into your homes and design projects. the second volume of our lookbook showcases the work of just some of the many talented designers we admire. we hope you will find inspiration in these pages for your home and beyond.
“Design can be many things to many people, but to me, it has always been about tradition in modern life.”
- THOMAS O’BRIEN
selecta long sconce by thomas o’brien TOB2062
“Contrast and contradiction are what create drama and excitement.”-
KELLY WEARSTLER
“I marvel at the power of simplicity; the way a simple design feels so complete – there is no desire for more. What is my definition of good design? That is it…no desire for more.”
- BARBARA BARRY
lotus floor lamp by barbara barry BBL1002 / french deco horn sconce by studio vc S2020
“When designing a room, I always think about lighting. Lighting can transform even the smallest of spaces.”
- AERIN LAUDER
“Be true to what you love. That’s really the key to creating a space that feels personal.”
- SUZANNE KASLER
lighting tips: ceiling
OVER A KITCHEN ISLAND
We recommend leaving 30"- 36" between the bottom of your fixture and the surface of your island. When installing multiple hanging lights over an island, the widest part of the fixtures should be spaced at least 30" apart.
LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURES
The key to sizing an elongated light fixture is proportion. We recommend selecting a light measuring no more than 2/3 the length of the table or island. Consider hanging a pair of linear fixtures to light extra long surfaces.
OVER A DINING TABLE
We recommend leaving approximately 30"- 36" between the bottom of your fixture and the surface of your dining table. The width of your fixture should be at least 6" narrower than the width of your table on all sides.
OVER A ROUND TABLE
We recommend leaving approximately 30"- 36" between the bottom of your fixture and the surface of your table. Choose a fixture with a width measuring between 1/2 and 3/4 the diameter of a round table.
IN AN ENTRY OR HALLWAY
Hanging fixtures in entries or hallway should comfortably clear the thresholds of any adjacent doors and the heads of all family members! Leave a minimum of 7' from the floor to the bottom of the fixture, and 4' from the widest part of the fixture to any surrounding wall.
CEILINGS 10 FEET OR TALLER
Consider two-tiered chandeliers for ceilings 10 ft. or taller Many of our hanging fixtures ship with an additional 6 feet of chain (it will be noted in the dimensions on our website) or may be altered to a custom overall height if more or less length is needed.
lighting tips: wall
60"- 65"
BESIDE A BATHROOM MIRROR
To evenly illuminate a bathroom mirror from either side, we recommend mounting your sconce(s) just above eye level, or about 60"- 65" from the floor to the center height of the sconce backplate.
ABOVE A BATHROOM MIRROR
The ideal linear bath light will measure at least 3/4 the width of the mirror but not extend over its edges. For larger mirrors, consider mounting a pair of evenly-spaced linear sconces 8' min.
IN A HALLWAY OR LIVING SPACE
When installing multiple wall sconces to accent a hallway, dining room or other living space, consider leaving a minimum of 8'- 10' between each fixture for a balanced spread of light.
BESIDE THE BED
If your sconce has a switch, be sure to install it where it can be easily reached from a sitting position in the bed. For best results, leave approximately 55"- 60" of space from the floor to the top of the sconce.
EXTERIOR DOOR - TWO LIGHTS
When mounting exterior wall lights beside a door, position the fixtures at eye level, or 60"- 65" from the ground. For the best spread of light, the fixture should measure at least 1/4 the height of the door.
EXTERIOR DOOR - ONE LIGHT
Position the light fixture on the same side as the doorknob in order to see your visitors’ faces when opening the door at night. Mount the center of the fixture at eye level, or 60"- 65" from the ground.
our designers
e.f. chapman
thomas o’brien
kelly wearstler aerin
john rosselli
suzanne kasler
alexa hampton
eric cohler
kate spade new york
barry goralnick
ralph lauren
j. randall powers
christopher spitzmiller clodagh
michael s smith
ian k. fowler
peter bristol
niermann weeks studio collection
barbara barry
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