From statement-making chandeliers to fashion-forward fans, today’s outdoor fixtures are designed with the same level of style and intention as interior lighting. With these lights, outdoor spaces feel just as curated, comfortable, and expressive as the rooms inside your home. Here’s how to bring standout style outdoors in 2026. Outdoor Chandeliers & Pendants: Style...
Versatile, expressive, and endlessly beautiful, glass continues to evolve in lighting design. Designers are experimenting with new textures, colors, and sculptural forms that transform fixtures into glowing works of art. From retro-inspired amber hues to dramatic cascades of glass, these trends prove that glass lighting is anything but ordinary. Amber Glass: Warm Glow with...
After seasons of restrained palettes and quiet minimalism, designers are embracing joy. Bold color. Soft pastels. Blooming florals. This year’s standout fixtures are expressive, confident, and unapologetically fun. Here’s how lighting is turning up the personality. Color Is Everywhere From saturated statement hues to peppy pastels, color is dominating. Fixtures that once played it...
If there was one unmistakable theme at Lightovation in January 2026, it was this: nature is leading design. In a world that feels fast and digital, lighting is slowing things down. Designers are embracing organic materials, tactile finishes, and earthy textures that feel calming, soulful, and intentional. Here’s how the natural world is shaping...
Lightovation, held twice yearly in Dallas, is America’s biggest residential lighting show and the place to discover what’s hot and new in lighting. At their January 2026 show, one thing was crystal clear: lighting is no longer just functional – it’s expressive. The most talked-about designs weren’t defined by size or silhouette, but by...
Transform your home into a sanctuary of style and comfort with these innovative and practical tips. From optimizing lighting to embracing biophilic design, these strategies will help you create a more inviting and functional living environment. Dive in and discover how small changes can make a big impact on your home. Illuminate with Intent:...
From the shiny silvery furniture of the 1930s to a mainstay of midcentury modern style and a touchstone of the Y2K era, chrome is one of those enduring finishes that everyone can relate to in some way. Deeply embedded in the history of American furnishings, the love for chrome finishes has ebbed and flowed...
One of the brightest and most versatile trends we are seeing in the lighting world is the white finish. Lights finished in white offer up a warm and comfortable look that pairs beautifully with any decor style! For example, in the Savoy House Daniels chandelier pictured above, the white finish softens the edges on...
For centuries, sparkling crystal chandeliers have adorned the residences of the aristocracy and royalty. In that regard, not much has changed over hundreds of years, because crystal is still seen as a sign of opulence and wealth. What’s changed is the affordability and availability of more modern styles. While the classic look of ornate...
Decorative details elevate an intricate design by adding a little extra zhuzh that nudges it into the luxury category. When added to a price-friendly style, decorative detailing makes it more visually interesting and serves as a differentiator from other basic looks in that budget band. What exactly are “details?” It’s the unexpected touches that...