Terzani began as a creative design and production laboratory for lighting objects, with roots in the most noble craft traditions of wrought iron, carved wood and Murano glass. The lamp was designed by Dodo Arslan, who has done a great job shaping practicality into a stylish form. With seductively overlapping delicate metal links surrounding the light bulb, it creates a romantic atmosphere. Like a unique piece of jewelery for the home, Glamour’s rows of individually hand-soldered metal links recall a supplicated necklace. Finished in 24 carat gold, nickel or white, Glamour elegantly details any living space. As a pendant lamp Glamour’s metal links overlap seductively while providing a romantic light. (more…)
The romantic light that would be better to set a romantic mood. Soft lighting is used to create a romantic mood. It diffuses light and minimizes harsh shadows. With a little creativity you can transition you current lamps into a light source that gives off a soft, dusky and romantic glow. Italian company Terzani is illuminating the world to a whole new lighting concept with the J’adore Venice romantic lamps. These lamps come in table and suspension styles, and feature a clear glass lamp shade and base, each ornamented with black and white stripes for a modern yet classic look. This collection of romantic lighting by Bruno Rainaldi will transform interiors and set your heart aflutter with its chic and contemporary design. (more…)
Transitional lighting is a combination of traditional and contemporary equating to an eclectic, classic, timeless design. Indoor Lighting Fixtures are permanently wired lights that can provide overall illumination for home lighting and can create whatever mood you desire. Delivering the perfect balance between the new and the traditional, the Stilio collection of chandeliers, wall sconces and table lamps boasts a decorative, oval shape and glass rods that create a radiant, non-dazzling light for a soft, romantic ambience. With several finishes, styles, shapes and sizes, transitional light fixtures will adorn your ceiling with pure elegance. (more…)
Nicole and her husband, Walt Watson, are members of an elite and vanishing breed in America they’re craftsmen. Walt is a third-generation metal-smith who makes custom furniture, gates, or anything you can think of. Nicole has been sewing for 20 or more years, and calls her grandmother her biggest inspiration, although her clothing line doesn’t exactly conjure visions of blue-haired Bingo players. While the pair has done well to invent a niche for themselves, they worry about the loss of their craft to factory-designed clothes and metal.
“In this country, I think we’ve lost our edge,” Nicole said from behind her sewing machine. “Our craftspeople are fading away, and I think it’s really important that we have these skills. It’s important that young people find a way to do these things.” (more…)
This year’s annual furniture show at High Point International Home Furnishings Market in North Carolina hit the market with an element of twist on traditional pieces.
For example, consider a mix of classic styles with modern accents through color and shapes, along with new, innovative furnishings that compliment any individual’s personal style, such as Asian inspired furniture.
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