Have a lot of recessed lighting in your home? It's time for a style update that will give you better lighting and save you money at the same time. Cree's LED retrofit lamps offer a soft white downlight and use a mere 10.5 watts of power, but they deliver the same amount of light as a 60 watt...

I was recently peeking through Design*Sponge's Sneak Peek section, and came across this cozy room. My eye was immediately drawn up to the organic ceiling light. The design is perfectly imperfect, an asymmetrical look with inspiration from the outdoors. I was able to track down something very similar...

TV personality and E! Channel fixture Ross Matthews posted some great photos of his newly decorated home. And to replace many of the "horrid" fixtures he inherited with the house, Ross turned to LAMPS PLUS. Excellent choice, Ross! Redecorating a home to make it your own is lots of fun, and...

The beauty of Varaluz chandeliers, sconces and ceiling lighting is more than skin deep. In their words: "We look for innovative ways to apply recycled and earth-friendly materials to our designs, reducing our (and your) footprint on this good earth." All iron and steel used contains 70% or...

The Possini lighting brand has added a whole host of eye-catching contemporary designs. In fact, they've created a whole new brand name around the new collection: Possini Euro Design . You'll find European inspired designs with elegant chrome details, distinctive profiles and contemporary forms...

Our staff design expert, Lynda Gould, was interviewed by Memphis Online about trends in chandelier design and decorating. What's hot? Mini pendants , swag chandeliers and contemporary chandeliers . And the bottom line: "I think chandeliers are still the grand dames -- they're still the focus...

When was the last time you went to the planetarium? Now you can enjoy the atmosphere at home without the Pink Floyd and neck ache. Introducing the energy efficient Planetarium Pendant Light whose bold looks were inspired by the shape of a planetarium viewing dome. And just in case this post got you fired...

One of the most respected names in the lighting industry, Minka-Lavery is part of the Minka Group of companies (which also includes Minka Aire ceiling fans). The Minka-Lavery lighting collection centers on ceiling lighting and wall lights featuring strong, elegant designs. We spoke with company rep Tim...

We've recently added a number of swank Modern Fan Co. ceiling fan designs to LampsPlus.com. The company is known for their cutting-edge looks that celebrate all things modern. I like the Velo ceiling fan (pictured), the Pharos ceiling fan and the Vaxcel ceiling fan . Take a look and pick one for...

President and CEO Rick Seidman introduces some of the latest Quoizel lighting designs in this video. The clip includes some nice shots of their Quoizel chandeliers and Quoizel Tiffany lamp designs. Just click below to view.

Reviewing all of our new contemporary lighting , lamps and ceiling lights, this sculptural pendant ceiling light caught our eye. It has mobile-like rings of wood (they're fixed, however, they don't float free) and a very cool sculptural feel. We like! Parasol Pendant Ceiling Light

Time to give a nod to our fishy friends, Pisces ! These are emotional, empathetic, and sometimes melancholy individuals, so don't forget to wish them a happy birthday. Dear Pisces: This month, be aware of .... Ahem, Pisces. Yoohoo! ... Over here, space cadet! Ok, now that I've got your attention...

Happy birthday Aquarius ! Now through mid-February is party time for our visionary friends (this blogger included!). The original Aquarian was Ganymede, a fetching young Trojan prince who caught the eye of Zeus. The king of gods made Ganymede royal cup-bearer. In that spirit, let us fill your cup with...

The AP published a wonderful article yesterday about how designers are embracing decor aimed at children. "Designers of kids' furniture are letting their imaginations run away with them, and that's great news for hip parents looking for fun, exuberant decor." Read the entire article...

Who out there made a New Year's resolution to reorganize your closet? I bet a few hands just went up. Coincidentally, this morning I came across this post at ParentCenter . The author explained how she topped off her new custom closet with a "sparkly, girlie chandelier". My (messy) closet...

We recently got a great tip, that's both smart and stylish, from Nora in Los Angeles. Fluorescent fixtures are commonly built into kitchens and bathrooms because they're incredibly energy-efficient and emit comfortable, ambient light. However, fluorescents usually don't offer much in terms...

Rachel Simon's fabulous designs have a habit of popping up as I sift through design magazines and click through design blogs. Each time I'm reminded how cool they are! Like this Kimono Deco Deluxe pendant , which I hear can be "customized" by removing one or more of the inner layers...

In this month's installment of Zodiac fun, we wish a happy birthday to Sagittarius . Spontaneous, optimistic, witty and energetic, these folks are the life of the party! Let's see if we can't dig up a couple items these free-spirited folks will love. Dear Sagittarius -- We know you love to...

We love Stacy Garcia's work , and we're thrilled to be able to offer these stylish, nature-themed designs, brand new from Stacy! These custom giclees are exclusive to LAMPS PLUS and are currently available on swag pendant chandeliers and table lamps . I dig this Ice Green. They're available...

Our own Michael Gouel, from LAMPS PLUS Professionals was interviewed by HGTV at the recent Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Chicago. Michael explains our exciting giclee lighting which you can personalize with your own pictures and patterns. To view the video, which highlights several other exciting...