Summer Custom Series: Large-Scale Fixtures

Unique large-scale fixtures hung from ceilings and walls can give an expansive space an anchor point for the eye. At Hammerton we pride ourselves on our exceptional value engineering and custom capabilities that make these breathtaking projects possible. From hotel…

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Summer Custom Series: Dressed-Up Drums

Materials such as art glass, parchments, eco-resins, acrylics, rawhide, semi-precious stones and mesh can add unique colors and textures to drum shades. With thoughtful design, drum lights can be dressed up with subtle details and elements that add a surprising…

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Nature-Inspired Outdoor Lighting

The Montrone Legacy Gardens is a private oasis set on 2.5 acres in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah. This one-of-a-kind multi-million dollar landscape project, designed to serve as a backyard entertaining space, is a true work of art in…

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Hammerton Studio – Oversized Pendants

With any hospitality or commercial project, budget always defines design scope. Hammerton Studio's oversized pendants stretch that budget further to outfit large spaces without compromising on design or quality. Pendants are so versatile and can be added in a myriad…

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Bright Stairway Ideas

Stairways are transitional spaces in the home best lit from above with bright lighting. Fortunately, there are no requirements that the lighting itself be merely practical or utilitarian. Instead, stairwells are an ideal opportunity to take what could be a…

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2015 Dallas Market New Product Preview

New Designs:  Three bold new collections nod to today’s most popular styles and spotlight the world-class talent of our artisan fabricators in sconces, pendants and ceiling fixtures. These new looks – all 100% USA handcrafted — beautifully complement a wide…

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Beautiful Cover Sconce Designs

Cover sconces are one of the most common wall-mounted fixtures for task and ambient lighting, but they don’t have to look it. Here are a few recent Hammerton custom cover sconces that might expand your perception of this functional fixture type.   Art deco design is…

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Artisan Spotlight: Dale

As head of our prefabrication team, Dale truly embodies our company’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Dale has been loyally committed to Hammerton, our employees and customers for over 15 years. Originally from Indianapolis, Dale grew up in San…

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The Disappearing Walls Act

Fewer walls and more multi-living spaces: This is the new mantra of luxury living. Open floor plans not only lend themselves to gathering and entertaining but to beautiful designs as well. Instead of walls defining spaces, design elements from subtle…

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Touchable Textures

“Texture and pattern should function as a surprise.” New York Times  writer Patricia Volk once called this motto held by interior design legend Robert Denning as one of the “ Denning Laws .” Along with form and color, texture is…

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Dressing up the Drum

Drum lights don’t get the attention they deserve. If we only give them neutral fabric and a basic finish, all they can provide is a nice geometric shape. But, with thoughtful design, drum lights can be dressed up to add…

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Mixing Classic & Current

Design legend Barbara Barry was asked in an interview to predict the design trends that will define the next 25 years. “I actually see the lack of a predominate style. We will become even freer to take in and synthesize all that we see around…

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Artisan Spotlight: James Dean

Each Hammerton fixtures tells a story about the artisan who crafted it, and this could not be any more evident than with the pieces produced by one of Hammerton’s lead artisans – James Dean. With a passion for history, heritage…

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Client Spotlight: TMS Architects

Today, we’re shining our spotlight on TMS Architects, an architecture and interior design firm that has been gracing New England with beautiful residential and commercial designs and historic restorations for over 28 years. Each TMS design is engineered with excellence and…

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