Anyone familiar with Hammerton’s design sensibility can see how architects Frank Lloyd Wright and the Greene Brothers have significantly influenced our work. This unique suspension light, crafted from artisan glass with an antique copper finish, is stunning in its symmetry and simplicity. The…
Every year, we routinely work with hundreds of Hammerton customers on various residential and commercial design projects. And along the way, we’ve seen it all — the good, the bad and the ugly. Our attention to the details of decorative…
There are many factors to consider when creating an outdoor lighting plan. From the initial sketch to the final installation process, planning, selecting and placing custom outdoor fixtures may seem like a daunting task. To avoid major mishaps, make sure…
Good lighting can make a world of difference in the design of a well appointed wine room. Your cellar’s overhead lighting can spotlight your wine collection while simultaneously setting a relaxing atmosphere for your enjoyment. When it comes down to the wire, the…
In the world of design, lighting rules are sometimes meant to be broken. Whether you’re designing a formal dining room or a gourmet kitchen, your options for light fixtures are virtually endless. Before you nix a decorative lighting plan for its…
Good task lighting can make the difference between a bright and a dark (literally!) start to your morning. Since bathrooms function as our main grooming centers, it’s important to make sure your task lighting evenly illuminates key areas, such as…
Brilliant chandeliers are often relegated to our home’s more formal areas, while in the kitchen — “the most utilitarian room in the house” — we usually settle with predictable pendants or function-focused ceiling lights. But in recent years, kitchens have…
We’re often asked about the ‘rules of thumb’ for determining the right size and clearance for fixtures that hang above dining and kitchen tables. While a quick online search will show that there are a lot of opinions on this…
Ever notice a light fixture that just doesn’t fit the space it’s in? This is a common mistake, perhaps most frequently made in the dining area. A significant sum will be spent on an oversized custom dining table, and then…
Distinctive ceiling fixtures – from eye-catching flush mounts to dramatic chandeliers – are great features to incorporate in master baths. These days, it’s easy to let jetted tubs or steam showers take center stage in a bathroom design, but a ceiling…
Ambient lighting provides a room with overall illumination. As the American Lighting Association explains, every room needs a central source of ambient light — but that’s just the beginning of perfecting a room’s ambient lighting. A balance of many other…
How a light fixture looks in the pages of a catalog or displayed in a showroom can be very deceiving. What appears to be “the perfect light” may end up being a source of frustration and disappointment once you bring…
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