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Swing Arm Style Meets Function Adjustable and adaptable, swing arm lamps and wall lights add both function and a dash of style to any decor. Functional swing arm lamps , like the one pictured above, feature an adjustable arm that pivots and swings into...

How to Measure a Shade When shopping for new lamp shades on our site or in our stores, you'll see shades listed with different measurements. These measurements are always listed the same way; the distance in inches across the top, across the bottom...

Ceiling fan quality is a major factor when looking to buy a new fan. To make sure you get the design which best suits your personal needs, here's our guide to the various ceiling fan parts and how they impact quality, performance and the look of the...

The Origins of the Rustic Style The rustic lodge decorating style is closely related to nature. It originated with the construction of primitive mountain cabins in Old World Europe. The cabins were located in remote areas where it is difficult to transport...

Roots of the Halogen Light Bulb - Incandescents Over 100 years ago, Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb . Simple, elegant and cheap, it quickly became the standard way to turn electricity into light. In the design, a glass bulb encloses...

Doorbells and Door Chimes Ding Dong! It's the sound that announces the arrival of guests, joyfully alerting you to the presence of friends and family. Or, maybe it's just the UPS guy. Either way, the doorbell is an indispensable part of the modern...

The Standard Light Bulb Over 100 years ago, Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb. Simple, elegant and cheap, it quickly became the standard way to turn electricity into light, and remains in use to this day. Enter the LED Lamp But in spite...

Choosing the Perfect Office Desk Chair With so many options, choosing the right office chair can seem overwhelming. Some office or desk chairs are designed for infrequent, brief utility while others are made for daily, heavy usage. And then there are...

What is Tiffany Lighting Style? The Tiffany style of lighting and decor arose during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This tradition of beautiful art glass shared a hand-crafted aesthetic with the concurrent Arts & Crafts movement. The ornate...

A Talk with Ron Henderson of Varaluz Lighting Varaluz Lighting is a new lighting design line that features recycled materials, sustainable materials and a fashion-forward contemporary look. Ron Henderson, President of Varaluz Lighting, is deeply involved...