Tuesday, September 18, 2012

What’s New in Lighting



There are always new trends in interior design, and lighting is certainly no exception. Lighting can be both functional and beautiful, it can accent architectural details, define spaces and create the general feel of a space. When it comes to choosing your lighting you have hundreds, if not thousands, of options to choose from. Your choices will depend on your budget, the style you are going for, and possibly your time frame.  
One of the new trends in lighting is ceramic lighting. Some companies, like A19, actually hand make, kiln-fire and hand glaze every fixture. Ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are beautiful pieces of art that make a statement. Their wall sconces, pendants and mini pendants are inspired by a variety of things, nature, famous architecture, design styles from around the world, and more.
If you are looking for ceramic light fixtures from A-19, or any other kind of lighting, your best bet it is to being your search online with one of the many online retailers. Online stores often carry a wider selection than brick and mortar stores, and make your shopping easier. You can browse without pressure from the comfort of your home. Who doesn’t like that?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Choosing Your New Wall Sconce



Wall sconces are a lovely lighting option for nearly every room in the house. They can stand along, or be incorporated into a collage wall, or grouped with other wall sconces. Depending on the style and design of your home, you have many, many wall sconces to choose from. You have completely glass fixtures, wrought iron wall sconces, and ceramic wall sconces, just to name a few of your options.
When it comes to the ceramic, the ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are second to none. This is modern lighting at its finest. The lighting creations from A-19 are all handmade by their pottery artists. Because they are handmade, they can be customized to your exact design preferences as you can select the finishing glaze for your fixtures. With their endless color combinations you can create an eye catching fixture that will inspire your home for years to come.
Whether you want sharp lines, geometric shapes or organic nature inspired shapes, the ceramic light fixtures from A-19 are able to meet your desires. Each fixture comes with everything you need to install it. If you are simply replacing an existing fixture, you should already have the wiring in place. If you are installing a light where the was no light before, do call an electrician to ensure the job is done right.