Nancy Fire, Creative Director and founder of Design Works International, shares her trend-spotting observations during this year’s Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#e51263″]A[/dropcap]t this year’s edition of the…
Author: Linda Longo
The Great Divide
Lighting showrooms love ceiling fans, while the majority of interior designers hate them — and both sides are passionate about their reasons. [dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#000000″]F[/dropcap]or years I have…
Editor’s Note February 2018
[dropcap style=”letter” size=”52″ bg_color=”#ffffff” txt_color=”#23dda5″]T[/dropcap]hese days it’s getting harder to distinguish outdoor living spaces from interior ones, as the assortment of decorative fixtures hardy enough for damp and wet locations…
Out of Oz
The largest lighting retailer in Australia – Beacon Lighting – also has a lighting & ceiling fan manufacturing arm under the name Beacon International, which has entered the U.S. market.…
In Memoriam: Jeffrey Engel
Don Lyons of the South Florida sales representative agency LaurentLyons has reported, “It is with deepest sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague, Jeffrey Engel.…
2 Top Trends at Lightovation
The January Dallas Market offered plenty of distinctive lighting designs, however two trends stood out from the rest. 1. Asymmetrical Shapes Perfectly square, round, or triangular shapes distinguish plenty of…
Masco Corp. to Acquire Kichler
By the end of the first quarter this year, Cleveland-based Kichler Lighting will become part of branded home improvement and building products giant Masco Corp., headquartered in Livonia, Mich., which…
Arteriors Expands Designer Collaborations
Three exclusively designed collections with Arteriors will debut in 2018 and 2019. Dallas-based Arteriors is expanding its guest collaboration program to include three new design partners over the next two…
Lucas + McKearn Offer the Best of Both Worlds
A new lighting company combining British & American design formed last year so quietly that many showrooms and designers might still be unaware of it — until now. [dropcap style=”letter”…
Editor’s Note January 2018
It’s a Small World After All [dropcap]F[/dropcap]irst of all, my apologies for the “ear worm” that I probably just put into your heads regarding the children’s song, but I am…
