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Last Look with Barclay Butera
1. “With all the stone and wood, I knew that a light fixture with incredible detail and shine would be the perfect exclamation mark for the project. Especially when you deal with neutrals, you’d…
Capel Rugs and Anthony Baratta to Collaborate
Capel Rugs has forged a partnership with designer Anthony Baratta to develop a new line of rug designs that will be introduced at the October 2017 High Point Market.
“I am thrilled and honored to be…
28th Annual ARTS Award Winners Announced
Dallas Market Center and ART announced the winners of the 28th annual ARTS Awards during a gala event held Friday, January 20 at the Hilton Anatole hotel. Awards were presented across major industry…
Maxim Lighting Launches New Website
Maxim Lighting launched a new website last November.
Enlisting the help of Furniture Branding, Maxim Lighting’s website was redesigned to be responsive as a content rich marketing tool for the…
Registration Now Open for 2017 ALA Conference
Registration is now open for the 2017 American Lighting Assn. (ALA) Conference.
Due to the cancellation of the 2016 conference, registration will operate differently for the upcoming conference.…
Why It’s Important for Showrooms to Give Back to their Communities
Establish Good Community Relations
Perhaps most importantly, giving back establishes positive relations between businesses and the communities they serve.
The family-owned and operated company,…
How High to Hang a Dining Room Chandelier
Q: What is the correct mounting height for a fixture or chandelier over a dining room table?
A: First off, I’ll provide a guideline: The bottom of the fixture should be 32 to 36 inches above the…
LED Performance in Cold Temperatures
Q: I have a question about the ambient air temperature sensitivity of LED under-cabinet lighting. I recently installed a countertop and sink under an existing overhead cabinet in my garage. The…
Vendors Bring A Game to Atlanta
The just-ended Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market was the Southern design hotspot to feature the latest looks in gifts, personal accessories, tabletop and home decor. Among the…
The Most Flattering Mirror Lighting
Q: My local department store has the best lighting in its dressing rooms. The mirror lighting is very flattering and makes me want to buy everything. The lighting appears to go the length on either…