Fruition........ The end result of Love At First Sight

One of the coolest things about what we do is that in many cases we can follow a design from paper to fruition......  We begin the lighting process with a set of blueprints - follow it to ground breaking - then on through to the installation of the lighting fixtures.

But the very best part is when we are asked back to see the end result of a project!!  It is something that we truly look forward to and enjoy :)

We are Blessed to watch our customer's faces light up when they find the perfect fixture for their space!!  Sometimes they see it on display in the Lighting Etc. Showroom - or they find it flipping thru one of our catalogs - they might even come across it while surfing the Lighting Etc. website......

Whichever way they discover their perfect piece......  The end result is what matters :)
Each client's dream begins with Love at First Sight........

Fascino by Uttermost

Sharon wanted a "touch" of Bling for her Master Bath - While visiting the Lighting Etc. Showroom she fell in love with the 2-light pendant from the Fascino Collection by Uttermost!!  It provided just the right amount of color, shimmer and shine for her space!!

Lighting by Lighting Etc.

Cesto by Corbett Lighting

Tiffany, of Tiffany McKinzie Interior Design Inc., saw a picture of this 8-light pendant from the Corbett Lighting Cesto Collection in a catalog and immediately envisioned it on the job!!!  She was absolutely right - it was the perfect fixture for the space!!

Design by by Tiffany McKinzie with Lighting by Lighting Etc.

Olsay by Kichler

Many components come into play when selecting the lighting for a space - Chelsea Whitman of Whitman Interiors allowed her fixture choice to compliment and play with the fabric choice of the space - the result?  An incredible design!!!  The minute she saw it on our website - she knew that it would work :)

Design by Whitman Interiors with Lighting by Lighting Etc.

Love at first sight - Yes!  It can happen and when it does.......... you can achieve your end result with a smile on your face!!!  In other words.........

As always....

Thanks so much for the "read" - Have a Blessed day!  And we will Light It Up again soon!!!

Be Blessed!!

Denise

Design Maintenance - Before & After

As homeowners we have regular maintenance that needs to be done on various things around our homes.  Whether it be seasonally, annually or just when it quits working :)

Of course maintenance on the roof, air conditioner, furnace and water heater are vital since all of these things have to be kept in working order so that our homes are comfortable and functional.....  But what about design maintenance? 
Coming home to an aesthetically pleasing space can improve our daily outlook.  Waking up, living and sleeping in beautiful surroundings can bring a sense of peace and joy into our lives.

Design maintenance can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint or an update of hardware or lighting fixtures.  Many times one change can transform an entire space.  This seems to be extremely true with regards to traditional design.  Many traditional designs have the bones of classic furniture already in place and when you update one or two things in the picture the entire space begins to take on a "current" look.

We were Blessed by one of our recent customers who provided us with "Before & After" pictures of their home.  There was only one element change in each space, but that one change made all the difference!!  Check it out:

The Entry

This space is completely transformed with the introduction of a bronze fixture.  Even though the new fixture is actually smaller than the original - the bronze finish is perceived by the eye and the size allows the window above the door to be a standout element.

Before - Basic Brass & Glass

After - Alder Entry Cage by Revolution

The Breakfast Nook

In this space the new bronze fixture is quite a bit larger than the original brass one and the new chandelier faces up instead of down which tends to add a bit more elegance to the design.  The bronze finish compliments additional design elements in the space such as the wall art and curtains.  It truly updates the design.

Before - Basic 3lt Brass & Glass

After - 5lt Bryant Chandelier by Quorum



The Dining Room

In the formal dining the homeowners have a beautiful suite of traditional furniture in the space.  The new bronze and crystal chandelier adds an air of formality and elegance that the original brass one just could not achieve.  The finish on the new chandelier compliments the wood tones of the furniture and the size shows off the ceiling height as well as the crown molding.

Before - Basic Brass & Glass




After - 6lt Claybourne by Capital

And there you have it.  A "Before & After" of design maintenance!  And what a success it was!!  This remodel is a prime example of how one element change can truly create a completely new space.

As always.....
Thanks so much for the "read" - Have a Blessed day!  And we will Light It Up again soon!!
Be Blessed!!
Denise

Will it be Bronze, Silver or Gold????

For the past few weeks, with the onset of the 2014 Winter Olympics,  much thought and discussion has been given to three colors......  Bronze, Silver or Gold...... 

Theses same three metals have been of great discussion for quite a while with regards to lighting selections as well.
Let's take a moment and look at each finish before we decide where on the podium we will stand:

Bronze

A warm, rich color with many variations.  Some bronze finishes are dark, with an "Oil Rubbed" quality that has hints of copper - while others have a warm sheen which can reflect a myriad of rich color tones..... There are dozens and dozens of varieties in the bronze finish, but all of them work well within a rich, warm color palette.

        

Silver

A neutral finish that can work well with a traditional, transitional or contemporary design.  The variances in the silver category include Pewter, Brushed Nickel, Chrome and Polished Nickel as well as a few "faux finishes" with a silver base.

           

Gold

This is not your Mother's brassy gold - this is the new era of Gold.  It is a demure, elegant tone that can be done in either a matte or brushed finish.  Although it can also have a sheened finish - it is rich and luxurious, and is often considered a faux with high and low tones.

   

 


All three finishes are "precious metals" and beautiful designs can be achieved with each.....

Traditional Elegance with a Bronze finish (courtesy of the Baxter family)

A Rich Classic design done with a Silver finish (courtesy of the Benoit family)

Warm and Luxurious with a Gold finish (courtesy of the Benoit family)

The best part is that you can have the "metal" of your choice!!  And everyone can be a Winner!!

Be sure to visit Lighting Etc.and check out all the options that are available to you!!  We look forward to helping you achieve your lighting dreams!!

Thanks so much for the "read" - Have a Blessed Day!  And we will Light It Up again soon!!
Be Blessed!!
Denise

"This Little Piggy Went to Market, This Little Piggy Came Home........"

And I Giggled with Glee the WHOLE way!!!!

What an amazing Market we had!!!

For those who don't know....... Twice a year, January and June - we go to the Dallas Market Center for the Lighting & Home Decor Market.  This is where we preview and order the season's lighting and home decor items.

For the past 3 or 4 years it has been challenging to say the least.......  During the housing downturn the lighting manufacturers did not introduce many new items.....  There were always a few pieces, but nothing that made my head spin.

January 2014 was a WHOLE different story!!!
We saw soooo many new fixtures and finishes!!!  Design and Style was the focus this season!!!
We bought, and bought and bought!!!

All in all - we probably ordered between 300 and 400 new items for the Lighting Etc. Showroom :)
(  Yes!  That's a "smiley" face )

The showstopping HOMERUN, in my humble opinion, was the Quorum International Introduction!!

The photos do not do justice to the beauty of these fixtures!!

Quorum International - January 2014 - New Introductions

Quorum truly provided a complete range of design from contemporary to traditional with all the elegance needed to provide long term versatility.

The Aged Silver finish was beautiful and was shown on two of the new introductions.

The use of Mercury Glass with a Bronze finish achieved a new level of "Tradition".






Another "Favorite" was the Maxim Lighting & ET2 Showroom!!  We can always count on Maxim & ET2 to bring their "A" Game!!

This year we found an incredible mix of form and flair on the Maxim side and a wonderful amount of Bling and Edge on the ET2 side!!

Maxim Lighting - January 2014 - New Introductions

ET2 - January 2014 - New Introductions

Last, but definitely not least - was the Corbett and Troy Showroom!!!

We LOVED their fun and funky new fixtures!!!  Once again they raised the bar as to where lighting can go and how it can get there!!

On Left: Corbett Lighting - On Right Troy Lighting
Both are part of their January 2014 - New Introductions

Of course there were a ton more fixtures than can possibly be shown in one little blog......  But the beauty is that they can ALL be shown in the Lighting Etc. Showroom!!  LOL!!  At least I hope they can since they are all on their way!!

If you don't live local, please feel free to visit us on the web at light-etc.com as well as on our Facebook page at facebook.com/LightEtc and our Pinterest Boards at pinterest.com/lightingetc/ and last but not least join us in a few "Tweets" at twitter.com/LightingEtc.

As always, thanks so much for the "read" - have a Blessed day and we will Light It Up again next time!!
Be Blessed!
Denise