Pendants came into their own with the advent of the open kitchen, but today these decorative and extremely practical fixtures can also enhance the aesthetic appeal of just about any room in the home. As Houzz contributor Lisa Frederick puts it, “Not…
It's very rewarding when our talented interior design customers share photos of their fabulous work. Each designer has a distinctive aesthetic and it's exciting to see how they incorporate Hammerton lighting into the beautiful spaces they create — including some…
Are you including new decorative light fixtures in your remodeling project? If so, read on to avoid some common (and often very expensive) oversights. Remodeling projects pose unique challenges for lighting. Since remodels typically have to accommodate constraints imposed by…
Today, Hammerton is recognized as an innovator in lighting design at the intersection of glass and metal. But back in the 90's, we were known as the vanguard of authentic mountain rustic lighting. Characterized by hefty wood and stone,…
Understandably, the major argument supporting the case for buying U.S.-made goods focuses on economic health in terms of jobs. Surprisingly, however, there’s not a lot written about the environmental benefits of buying domestically (although we did love environmental columnist Jennifer…
The top-selling Gem collection from Hammerton Studio captures the design industry's fascination with faceted shapes in a captivating series of versatile designs and unique color combinations. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Brown for Leighton Design Group, Delray Beach FL A…
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Brown @itsmyjamb CH2249-M, shown with a frosted glass lens and a Flat Bronze finish. Let’s face it: finding the ideal fixture for a large overhead area can be a challenge. Well-worn solutions – think wagon…
An oval chandelier can be the ideal focal point for kitchen and dining spaces. While a rectangular-shaped table and fixture style is frequently the ‘go-to’ solution, a rectangular light fixture can be too visually heavy and easily overwhelm the surrounding…
Customers who tour the Hammerton facility are often surprised to see so many women among the ranks of our fabrication and production teams, including metal fabricators, glassblowers, machinists, finishers, and final assemblers. Not only does Hammerton break the mold when it comes…
A self-proclaimed “passionate colorista” with a background in textile and clothing design, Leslie Kalish loves color. So when she launched LMK Interiors 15 years ago, color became the cornerstone of her design philosophy. “It’s the universal language that connects…
CHA2171 PE·ZZE·TTI (puh-sey-tee) – "little pieces" in Italian. The name may be Italian, but our new Pezzetti designs are unquestionably American. Pezzetti demonstrates our Utah-based design team's passion for transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary works of functional art. In our…
What’s so special about a rectangular dining light? Plenty, if you ask our design team. Over the last 20 years, this simple fixture form has spawned dozens of top-selling products as well as hundreds of custom designs for residential, hospitality…
When Dallas resident Billy Mattison embarked on the remodel of his mid-century University Park home, he started with the decorative lighting. “My wife is an artist, and we love to be surrounded by art,” explains Billy. “So we needed lighting…
When designing an entryway, many of us will consider the style of the door, windows, finishes and even the rug before choosing the type of lighting that will work best. Lighting is usually an afterthought. However, a central light fixture often…
From metal fabrication to shipping & receiving, Nick Conner has done it all throughout his ten years at Hammerton. But it was not until 5 years ago when he began working in the Hammerton glass shop that he found his…
One of our greatest pleasures at Hammerton is witnessing the creation of a Hammerton home ‘from the ground up’. Or, more accurately stated for this breathtaking lakefront retreat in North Carolina, from the bedrock up. Indeed, almost half of the…
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