These 3 Lighting Resources Will Brighten Any Home

Manhattan Remix chandelier by Barovier & Toso

Jay Johnson - There's no excuse not to embrace contemporary lighting solutions to amp up the wattage in any interior design scheme. Styling has never been more exciting and fashionable, and the number of companies offering startling new designs has never been greater.

Nepher Ceiling Lamp from Barovier & Toso

We've selected three of our favorite lighting resources - each one, new to us - and wanted to showcase some of our favorites from each for you. Click on the links below for more information.

• Barovier & Toso
• Terzani
• Kundalini

 Veronese Table Lamp from Barovier & Toso

Stream Chandelier from Terzani

Mizu Pendant Lights from Terzani

I Lucci Argentati Chandelier from Terzani

La La Lamp by Helen Konturis for Kundalini

Sama Hanging Lamps by Gregorio Spini for Kundalini

ETA sat Suspension Lamp by William Berchicci for Kundalini

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Baccarat Video Showcases Elegant, Neutral Decor

Blou Je Te Vois Flou Zenith Chandelier, 24 Lights by Baccarat

Irwin Weiner ASID - I enjoyed this marketing video from French crystal manufacturer Baccarat. Aimed at showcasing the Baccarat Residences in the Dubai Pearl, it focuses on a room-by-room tour of a mansion decorated in a very subdued neutral style. Mirrored furniture, silvered and gilt furnishings, golds and beiges and tans and browns - everything emphasises two elements of the decor: the architectural bones of this luxurious space and the glitter and sparkle of the Baccarat accessories, including chandeliers, sconces, vases, wine and glass stems, and barware.

Bedroom in Baccarat Residences at the Dubai Pearl

Yes, it was a kick seeing the amazing Baccarat high-end product line highlighted like this, but it was also instructive to see how effective a neutral - or limited palette - decor can be when coupled with Hollywood Regency style mirrored furnishings and elegant crystal. The silvery and golden tones are picked up with reflected crystal surfaces and the whole is much more than the sum of its parts. That's a good goal for interior design, isn't it?

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6 Favorite Interior Design Lights from Luce Plan

Jay Johnson - Bright ideas in lighting spring up all the time from talented product designers. New lighting gives interior designers and homeowners cause to celebrate. Fresh, contemporary designs are great ways to enliven tired interiors and shine light into the darkest corners of rooms, creating pools of inviting warmth. Luce Plan, the international lighting company and showroom, has an amazing array of lamps and other lights that we're craving - and here are 6 of our favorite designs. Click on each photo for more information.

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5 Interior Design Lighting Favorites from Ingo Maurer

Irwin Weiner ASID - I love to window shop, and whenever I'm in Soho, I take a quick spin around the lighting district stores. One of my favorites is Munich-based Ingo Maurer on 89 Grand Street. Their modern artistic sensibilities take my breath away; so chic and yet ultimately playful. If you could squeeze interior designers and distill their essence ... well, mine would be "equal parts artistic, playful, and whimsical" and Ingo Maurer's lighting would fit that Irwin Juice to a tee. Here are some of my favorites from their line - click here to see more styles and product information.

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