Quick history lesson: while Thomas Edison is known as the inventor of the light bulb, he didn’t really come up with the concept, the structure or the technology for the bulb but rather refined it and made light bulbs commercial by making them viable and long-lasting. Inspired by the progresses and ideas of his peers...

Without a doubt, good design is an art — a marriage of beautiful form with purposeful function.  And, in the hands of many lighting designers the artful side of lighting fixtures takes center stage.  What’s even better is when these lighting fixtures are a little bit funky and even fantastical.  Not only do the illuminate...

Chandeliers first started being used in the medieval era when they were a symbol of wealth. Back then, candle were used to illuminate the rooms. By the early 18th century chandeliers became popular with the merchant class as well and later on everybody started bringing these ornament light fixtures into their homes. With time, designs...

Lately it seems like ceiling light fixtures are getting all the attention —  chandeliers, pendants and suspended arrangements.  Equally important, both from the perspective of design and functionality, are table and floor lamps.  They’re necessary for reading, task lighting, bedside lighting and mood illumination.  Fortunately, there are so many designs to choose from that selection the right...

While ICFF 2016 was packed with design delights of all kinds, we found the lighting fixtures to be among the most interesting pieces. A wide range of styles and materials made for a seemingly endless supply of ideas for adding  new lighting designs to your home decor. Here are a few of the companies that presented...

Compared to flush ceiling lights or sconces, hanging lights add something unique to the decor and look a bit more refined, sophisticated and stylish. Hanging pendant lamps are usually very graceful and elegant. But whether you choose to decorate your home with a stunning chandelier, a single pendant lamp or a cluster of hanging lighting...

Changing out lighting fixtures can be one of the easiest ways to update your home decor. New lamps or chandeliers can also provide a big bang for your buck when it comes to creating drama or a specific ambiance. At the recent Maison&Objet Paris, Homedit saw the latest lighting fixtures that will freshen your space, whether its modern, traditional or...