Delicious Dining Lights
Lulu Home | Jane Beiles Photography As the holidays roll in, the family dining room takes center stage. And while tabletop décor is usually the holiday focus, that’s only part of the story. Much like frosting on a cake,…
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Bring the Outdoors in, Whatever Your Style
To many, the idea of ‘organic lighting’ conjures up images of heavy rustic chandeliers featuring silhouettes of evergreen trees or pine cone-laden boughs. But organic themes aren’t just for rustic lights! With thoughtful design and creative use of natural materials,…
Dining Dazzlers
The family dining room takes center stage this time of year. From the Thanksgiving feast to the pre-bowl game brunch on New Year’s Day, it’s where lasting holiday memories are made. We’d love to spend the holidays in any of…
Lighting up Master Bedrooms With Dramatic Lighting
The master bedroom is increasingly seen as a design destination where you can kick back and relax in style. No matter the size of your space, an important element of any master bedroom or bedroom suite design is the lighting plan. For…
Decorative Pendants: Beyond the Breakfast Bar
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…
The Iconic Hammerton Pine Cone
Some stories can be reduced to a brief summary with the popular phrase, “In a nutshell.” The Hammerton story is better abbreviated with, “From a pinecone.” Indeed, this unassuming little collection of seedpods is…
Dramatic Dome Designs
The dome style of light fixture has been around as long as the lightbulb — literally. In the first years of the 20th century the earliest commercial electric bulbs were scarcely brighter than a gaslight flame, so housing multiple bulbs together…
A Modern Take on a Timeless Look
CH9224, shown with rock crystal stones. This popular design family from the Hammerton Chateau collection shows how a marriage of old and new can be marvelously magical. Fondly called ‘Chateau Redux’, these fixtures feature time honored, old-world silhouettes updated with…
Drum Materials That Say ‘Wow’
Is there any light more versatile than the drum? We think this workhorse fixture deserves much more than a white shade. By incorporating eye-catching materials and textures — think fused crystal, textured kiln-fired glass, woven steel mesh and more —…
Summer Custom Series: “Whole Home” Project Spotlight
Much of the custom residential work we do at Hammerton involves creating signature lighting packages that address all the decorative fixture requirements of the home. These 'whole-home' custom services enhance the overall design integrity of a project by providing consistency in…
Warm up Your Home With Candle Light Fixtures
As our days start cooling down, there’s nothing quite like coming home to the warm glow of a custom candle light fixture. Once relegated to rustic spaces, candle light fixtures have taken on a fresh, new form and a distinct…
Project Spotlight: Charles River Wine Cellars
We love to feature American artisan manufacturers who share our high standards for aesthetic and functional design. Charles River Wine Cellars is an excellent example. A simple ceiling fixture featuring a simple form and subtle old world details adds a…
Lighting Design Inspirations From Architecture
“Where do I start?” This can be quite a daunting question when considering custom light fixtures for your home. Usually, the best first step is the most straightforward: simply consider the home’s architecture and overall aesthetic design. A trio of sleek pendant…
Project Spotlight: Glenwild Residence
Breaking from the norm is a regular occurrence at Hammerton. For this custom hilltop home in Park City, Utah, Hammerton collaborated with interior designer Leslie Schofield and architect Mike Upwall to strike a unique balance between Craftsman sensibility and organic contemporary style. Architect Mike…
Using Materials to Bridge Light Fixture Styles
Lines and shapes may give lighting designs form and structure, but materials bring them to life. While silhouettes engage the eye, it’s often the materials comprising those shapes – their textures and colors, the way they reflect light and create shadow — that stimulate our…
The Iconic Hammerton Pinecone
Some stories can be reduced to a brief summary with the popular phrase, “In a nutshell.” The Hammerton story is better abbreviated with, “In a pinecone.” Indeed, this unassuming little collection of seedpods is a mighty symbol of both our organic heritage…
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