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Architect Janna Levitt devised a creative emellishment for a residence in Canada. Photo by: Philip Cheung
Architect Janna Levitt devised a creative emellishment for a residence in Canada. Photo by: Philip Cheung
Bulbo Quadra and Cynara Part of the movement to utilize LED lights to popularize and expand indoor farming, Bulbo adds a touch of Italian panache to your indoor soil-and-seed endeavors. The unobtrusive design and light footprint—the Cynara, pictured above, looks like a small, overturned pot—make them easy to use in a variety of situations. Photo by Ottavio Montanari
Bulbo Quadra and Cynara Part of the movement to utilize LED lights to popularize and expand indoor farming, Bulbo adds a touch of Italian panache to your indoor soil-and-seed endeavors. The unobtrusive design and light footprint—the Cynara, pictured above, looks like a small, overturned pot—make them easy to use in a variety of situations. Photo by Ottavio Montanari
Another simple, white kitchen with black countertops is this diminutive kitchen in Singapore. Light pours in through the large window, and a tiny but tasteful farmhouse kitchen table rests in the middle of everything.
Another simple, white kitchen with black countertops is this diminutive kitchen in Singapore. Light pours in through the large window, and a tiny but tasteful farmhouse kitchen table rests in the middle of everything.
WeMo LED Lighting starter set by Belkin, $130 The energy-efficient, fully dimmable LED bulb offers the equivalent brightness of a 60-watt incandescent and will last over 20 years. With Belkin’s app, you can control the bulbs from anywhere and even program them to turn on and off when you’re on vacation.
WeMo LED Lighting starter set by Belkin, $130 The energy-efficient, fully dimmable LED bulb offers the equivalent brightness of a 60-watt incandescent and will last over 20 years. With Belkin’s app, you can control the bulbs from anywhere and even program them to turn on and off when you’re on vacation.
Wireless M Lamp, $220 at the Dwell Store The innovative Wireless M Lamp was inspired by miners’ lamps of the 19th century. Designed by British designer David Irwin for Juniper, the M Lamp is a portable task lamp that can be used in a variety of spaces, including bedrooms and offices.
Wireless M Lamp, $220 at the Dwell Store The innovative Wireless M Lamp was inspired by miners’ lamps of the 19th century. Designed by British designer David Irwin for Juniper, the M Lamp is a portable task lamp that can be used in a variety of spaces, including bedrooms and offices.
Six staircases, many open to outside light, serve as pathways between the private interior spaces.
Six staircases, many open to outside light, serve as pathways between the private interior spaces.
The Cielo Lamp from Pablo is defined by its use of simple, circular shapes. The lamp is comprised of a cylinder that yields to a flat circular LED panel. The Spanish word for “heaven” and “sky,” Cielo is a pendant lamp, and can be hung from a variety of ceilings, whether the light is used in an entryway or to illuminate a dining room table. This light balances color with a white stem—helping to balance the boldness of the color. Also available in black.
The Cielo Lamp from Pablo is defined by its use of simple, circular shapes. The lamp is comprised of a cylinder that yields to a flat circular LED panel. The Spanish word for “heaven” and “sky,” Cielo is a pendant lamp, and can be hung from a variety of ceilings, whether the light is used in an entryway or to illuminate a dining room table. This light balances color with a white stem—helping to balance the boldness of the color. Also available in black.
How smart is the smart home if nobody can understand it? That's the question that drove Shaun Springer to create Astro, a lighting and audio startup that believes smart home solutions should be as simple as screwing in a light bulb.
How smart is the smart home if nobody can understand it? That's the question that drove Shaun Springer to create Astro, a lighting and audio startup that believes smart home solutions should be as simple as screwing in a light bulb.
The 66-watt LEDs in the Ariel lights are rated to last for up to 13 years with continuous use.
The 66-watt LEDs in the Ariel lights are rated to last for up to 13 years with continuous use.
"The smart home space is littered with companies that have catered exclusively to the savvy technophile. These products offer a bevy of features and tech-specs with largely unnecessary integrations to attract the innovators and early adopters," Springer writes about the challenges of scaling smart home technology. "The high-tech terms and confusing instructions read like the list of side-effects in a pharmaceutical ad, deterring mass market adoption."
"The smart home space is littered with companies that have catered exclusively to the savvy technophile. These products offer a bevy of features and tech-specs with largely unnecessary integrations to attract the innovators and early adopters," Springer writes about the challenges of scaling smart home technology. "The high-tech terms and confusing instructions read like the list of side-effects in a pharmaceutical ad, deterring mass market adoption."
Each piece of upcycled material used in Sealand’s range is chosen for its color or pattern. No two products are the same.
Each piece of upcycled material used in Sealand’s range is chosen for its color or pattern. No two products are the same.
Though most of the home's interior comes without a splashy designer's name attached, the bathroom is kitted out with a toilet, sink, and bath/shower from Jasper Morrison's line for Ideal Standard. The cabinets are from an Ikea kitchen system.
Though most of the home's interior comes without a splashy designer's name attached, the bathroom is kitted out with a toilet, sink, and bath/shower from Jasper Morrison's line for Ideal Standard. The cabinets are from an Ikea kitchen system.
At night, the exterior is lit with small LED bulbs for minimum impact. Steps are carved directly into the mountain landscape, leading visitors into one of the home’s two main entrances.
At night, the exterior is lit with small LED bulbs for minimum impact. Steps are carved directly into the mountain landscape, leading visitors into one of the home’s two main entrances.
Composed of two simple components, the Brick Lamp has an industrial look that will complement a rustic interior or provide a distinctive contrast to a sleek, modern room. In two different shades of black, the Brick Lamp is a neutral light with a sculptural slant. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the lamp is comprised of a perforated concrete brick and an aluminum cylinder outfitted with an LED array. The LED can be moved in a variety of places, making it an adjustable lamp for a desk, nightstand, or shelf. The Brick Lamp’s horizontal LED is balanced by the substantial, vertical brick, making the lamp a balanced light source.
Composed of two simple components, the Brick Lamp has an industrial look that will complement a rustic interior or provide a distinctive contrast to a sleek, modern room. In two different shades of black, the Brick Lamp is a neutral light with a sculptural slant. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the lamp is comprised of a perforated concrete brick and an aluminum cylinder outfitted with an LED array. The LED can be moved in a variety of places, making it an adjustable lamp for a desk, nightstand, or shelf. The Brick Lamp’s horizontal LED is balanced by the substantial, vertical brick, making the lamp a balanced light source.
Composed of two simple components, the Brick Lamp has an industrial look that will complement a rustic interior or provide a distinctive contrast to a sleek, modern room. In two different shades of black, the Brick Lamp is a neutral light with a sculptural slant. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the lamp is comprised of a perforated concrete brick and an aluminum cylinder outfitted with an LED array.
Composed of two simple components, the Brick Lamp has an industrial look that will complement a rustic interior or provide a distinctive contrast to a sleek, modern room. In two different shades of black, the Brick Lamp is a neutral light with a sculptural slant. Designed by Philippe Malouin, the lamp is comprised of a perforated concrete brick and an aluminum cylinder outfitted with an LED array.
A ‘light soffit’ offers a dynamic view of the stream below, providing both visual and audio stimulation. Throughout the year, the studio is filled with the sound of water, from the ocean waves to the rain and drizzle, to the flowing stream below. The artist, who has a longstanding connection to the site, focuses on “art which leaves marks at once permanent and delicate,” much like the structure itself.
A ‘light soffit’ offers a dynamic view of the stream below, providing both visual and audio stimulation. Throughout the year, the studio is filled with the sound of water, from the ocean waves to the rain and drizzle, to the flowing stream below. The artist, who has a longstanding connection to the site, focuses on “art which leaves marks at once permanent and delicate,” much like the structure itself.
Minimal interventions by architect Andrew Simpson allowed this former jam warehouse outside of Melbourne, Australia, to be turned into a family residence. "To draw light and ventilation into what was a poorly oriented and deep footprint, an extensive number of operable skylights were introduced on the north- and south-facing roof pitches, and a large void connecting the floors was strategically positioned to also take advantage of this amenity," Simpson says. American oak floorboards and Dulux paint were used throughout the property for continuity.
Minimal interventions by architect Andrew Simpson allowed this former jam warehouse outside of Melbourne, Australia, to be turned into a family residence. "To draw light and ventilation into what was a poorly oriented and deep footprint, an extensive number of operable skylights were introduced on the north- and south-facing roof pitches, and a large void connecting the floors was strategically positioned to also take advantage of this amenity," Simpson says. American oak floorboards and Dulux paint were used throughout the property for continuity.
Above the sink in the kitchen, you can see one of Bocci’s first 57 chandeliers. Photo by José Mandojana.
Above the sink in the kitchen, you can see one of Bocci’s first 57 chandeliers. Photo by José Mandojana.
Color is one way the architects differentiated the structures, as in the custom doors they designed for the entrances in contrasting light and dark light finishes.
Color is one way the architects differentiated the structures, as in the custom doors they designed for the entrances in contrasting light and dark light finishes.
Drifter Energy by STM, $240 at stmbags.com With a built-in smart power source, STM's Drifter Energy laptop backpack lets you charge your electronics while they're stowed between use. Its powerful energy supply is capable of delivering 15-20 extra hours of talk time for phones.
Drifter Energy by STM, $240 at stmbags.com With a built-in smart power source, STM's Drifter Energy laptop backpack lets you charge your electronics while they're stowed between use. Its powerful energy supply is capable of delivering 15-20 extra hours of talk time for phones.
Bacsac Composter Bag, from $75 The French garden brand makes composting a snap with easy-to-carry geotextile bags that store plant waste as it transforms into organic fertilizer.
Bacsac Composter Bag, from $75 The French garden brand makes composting a snap with easy-to-carry geotextile bags that store plant waste as it transforms into organic fertilizer.
The simple Continental Duffle bag by Minnesota-based J. W. Hulme is masterfully crafted using American leather selected from small tanneries.
The simple Continental Duffle bag by Minnesota-based J. W. Hulme is masterfully crafted using American leather selected from small tanneries.
Fold Weekender, $135.
Fold Weekender, $135.
It took Susanna several layers of sanding—and then finally tossing her water-based paint and selecting the proper oil-based formula—to get the floor as white as she'd envisioned. But she couldn't be happier with the result. “The apartment looks bigger when there are white surfaces for the light to bounce on,” she says.
It took Susanna several layers of sanding—and then finally tossing her water-based paint and selecting the proper oil-based formula—to get the floor as white as she'd envisioned. But she couldn't be happier with the result. “The apartment looks bigger when there are white surfaces for the light to bounce on,” she says.
In New York about two hours north of New York City, architecture and interiors firm BarlisWedlick created an eclectic compound designed to suit a client with an idiosyncratic wish list. In the kitchen, a custom Stickbulb LED lamp hangs above a kitchen island topped by concrete from Get Real Surfaces. The cabinets and island feature a modern version of a traditional board and batten siding that are given an even more contemporary feel with the concrete countertop.
In New York about two hours north of New York City, architecture and interiors firm BarlisWedlick created an eclectic compound designed to suit a client with an idiosyncratic wish list. In the kitchen, a custom Stickbulb LED lamp hangs above a kitchen island topped by concrete from Get Real Surfaces. The cabinets and island feature a modern version of a traditional board and batten siding that are given an even more contemporary feel with the concrete countertop.
But best of all, the CREE LED Bulb emits a natural, incandescent-like light, making it a great bulb to light any space in your home. Plus, you'll feel good when using it: conversion to LED-only lighting could cut lighting-based energy consumption in half.
But best of all, the CREE LED Bulb emits a natural, incandescent-like light, making it a great bulb to light any space in your home. Plus, you'll feel good when using it: conversion to LED-only lighting could cut lighting-based energy consumption in half.
A glass door on the north side sits opposite a glass window on the south wall that overlooks a birch tree forest. Skylights pull light into the interior. "Even though the artist paints landscapes, she didn't want to be distracted by the beauty of her surroundings while in the studio, which led to the limited apertures," Peterson says.
A glass door on the north side sits opposite a glass window on the south wall that overlooks a birch tree forest. Skylights pull light into the interior. "Even though the artist paints landscapes, she didn't want to be distracted by the beauty of her surroundings while in the studio, which led to the limited apertures," Peterson says.
James works on his balsa-wood blimp in the family workspace, illuminated by a Kelvin LED Table Lamp from Flos.
James works on his balsa-wood blimp in the family workspace, illuminated by a Kelvin LED Table Lamp from Flos.
More custom bookshelves in an upstairs sitting room, cleverly inserted into the villa's extant niches.
More custom bookshelves in an upstairs sitting room, cleverly inserted into the villa's extant niches.
This is another LED light, this time a desktop version from Martinelli Luce.
This is another LED light, this time a desktop version from Martinelli Luce.
Named for the triangular shape formed by its hanging wires, the Tri Pendant is comprised of three intersecting aluminum channels that hold an LED strip. The light reflects off the panels, further adding to the warmth of the diffused white light.
Named for the triangular shape formed by its hanging wires, the Tri Pendant is comprised of three intersecting aluminum channels that hold an LED strip. The light reflects off the panels, further adding to the warmth of the diffused white light.
The charger is about 3 inches tall, 2 inches wide, and an inch thick, which makes it larger than almost any wall outlet-to-USB plug you'll see, but the design is meant to distinguish it from other wall chargers.The triangle pattern on the device has an outstanding single LED that is orange while charging, green when the device is charged, and off when it's drawing no power.
The charger is about 3 inches tall, 2 inches wide, and an inch thick, which makes it larger than almost any wall outlet-to-USB plug you'll see, but the design is meant to distinguish it from other wall chargers.The triangle pattern on the device has an outstanding single LED that is orange while charging, green when the device is charged, and off when it's drawing no power.
AURA LIGHT Intending to take light to an elemental place, the Aura Light from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio features two simple, primary elements: the light source—the bulb—and the illumination, which is highlighted by a brass ring. The result is a simple but sophisticated fixture that can be used as a singular suspended piece, or can be grouped with other Aura Lights for a more dramatic, installation-like effect. When the Aura Light is turned off, the minimalist pendant looks delicate and spare; it does not interrupt its environment. When it is illuminated, the aptly named Aura Light produces a lovely, halo-like diffusion of light, enhanced by its metal ring.
AURA LIGHT Intending to take light to an elemental place, the Aura Light from Ladies & Gentlemen Studio features two simple, primary elements: the light source—the bulb—and the illumination, which is highlighted by a brass ring. The result is a simple but sophisticated fixture that can be used as a singular suspended piece, or can be grouped with other Aura Lights for a more dramatic, installation-like effect. When the Aura Light is turned off, the minimalist pendant looks delicate and spare; it does not interrupt its environment. When it is illuminated, the aptly named Aura Light produces a lovely, halo-like diffusion of light, enhanced by its metal ring.
Light Strings A visual representation of age versus time spent online, this brightly lit display at the TICdate festival produced a visual metaphor for data consumption.
Light Strings A visual representation of age versus time spent online, this brightly lit display at the TICdate festival produced a visual metaphor for data consumption.
At Lasvit's Salone exhibition: the LED-illuminated Moulds pendant lights by Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus capture the moment when molten glass emerges from its mold.
At Lasvit's Salone exhibition: the LED-illuminated Moulds pendant lights by Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus capture the moment when molten glass emerges from its mold.

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