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Updating the Traditional Mountain House
The old and the new can coexist harmoniously when woven together just right. But we believe the past and present can even boldly enhance one another. This design approach is particularly intriguing when updating a traditional mountain house. By combining…
New Products: Tempest Is Swirling up a Storm
It started with one chandelier. After it became a top-seller, we had no choice but to turn it into an entire collection. Now, the Tempest Collection is creating a storm with its swirling bands of sleek steel. Edgy and elegant, this…
The 2013 Tour of Utah Stage 6 Award, Crafted by Hammerton
Detail of the Stage 6 award. The Tour of Utah Stage 6 award was a Hammerton-crafted branding iron featuring the event logo. The 2013 Tour of Utah overall jersey winners. Six days, six stages, and nearly…
Project Spotlight: High West Distillery & Saloon
Since it opened in 2009, the High West Distillery & Saloon has become a favorite watering hole and a cherished modern relic of Park City’s mining heritage. Founder David Perkins’ unconventional idea to open a whiskey distillery in the most unlikely…
Dramatic Residential Architecture in Las Vegas
Decorative sentry pendants help to emphasize the ceiling height of the dramatic entrance gallery while also bringing out the warm tones in the remarkable rock walls. The aesthetics of Hammerton fixtures never trump function. The ceiling lights for…
Kitchen Lighting – Beyond Function
Spa baths and outdoor spaces can be divine, but the kitchen is the heart of the home. Having evolved past their utilitarian, back-of-the-house origin in the American household, kitchens are now the center of all activity and the anchor of…
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…
Our Favorite Log & Timber Lights
Summer is a time to reconnect with nature as we recharge our batteries and celebrate the season’s glorious weather. To help you bring the outdoors in, Hammerton offers a collection of organic lighting, furniture and accessory designs inspired by the…
Client Spotlight: Lisa Staprans
Lisa Staprans’ artistic vision goes beyond two-dimensional beauty. As a designer with over 25 years of experience and a background in fine art and architecture, Lisa creates interiors with movement, energy, emotion and authenticity. Paved in her “anything is possible”…
Hammerton Wants to Showcase Your Designs
We’re looking to feature our residential and commercial design clients who value exceptional design, high-quality materials, and craftsmanship as much as we do. Send photography of your architecture or design project featuring Hammerton lighting to [email protected]. Selected entries will be…
Project Spotlight: Martis Camp
Martis Camp is Tahoe’s “premier luxury playground.” The 2,177-acre resort community is located in the pristine Martis Valley, which is nestled between North Lake Tahoe and historic Truckee, California. More than a mile above sea level, this 4-season private community…
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…
Ruth’s Chris: Creating Distinctive Ambiance, One Restaurant at a Time
As the largest luxury steak restaurant brand in the U.S., Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is famous for its sizzling 500-degree cooking techniques and top-notch cuisine. The superb food, however, is not their only hallmark; it’s the whole Ruth’s Chris dining experience, which is…