Hinkley Lighting has appointed Karyn Hayes as Showroom Sales Manager, North America — a newly created position to bring focus to the showroom division of Hinkley’s business as it continues to expand. “Since Karyn has been with Hinkley, she’s been instrumental in evolving our showroom programs and initiatives,” says Rick Wiedemer, CEO of Hinkley Lighting. … Read more
Apple’s HomeKit technology has many benefits. With support for HomeKit built into some connected devices, such as Elgato’s Eve range and its Eve Room indoor sensor, you can turn any home into a smarthome quickly and easily. You can then manage it from your mobile device using Apple’s Home app, as well as control it … Read more
As we mentioned at the design trends 2017 a furniture with retro inspiration are so fashionable and chic nowadays. Example for fantastic furniture pieces designed in the 1950’s and 60’s and sold around the world are those chairs Sibast No 8. and Sibast No 7. Now more than 60 years later the chair is the first … Read more
A NORTH LONDON PLOT WITH A THOROUGHLY MODERN TWIST Spencer Viner is a garden designer and landscape architect with a fascination for Japanese gardens. His small, square garden is his outside room and a place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of North London. However, when he arrived 10 years ago, he inherited … Read more
Pace Lighting has partnered with Capital Lighting Fixture Co. located in Flowery Beach, GA, to offer nearly 300 free exterior light fixtures to residents of the Low Country affected by Hurricane Matthew. “A well-lit exterior is crucial for home security and safety and since so many homes in our area experienced significant storm damage, we … Read more
Amazon’s Echo Dot is now shipping and is available on Amazon.co.uk priced at £49.99. We’re busy beavering away on a full review, but until then here are our first impressions of the sister device to the Amazon Echo. It gives you access to Alexa without the Bluetooth speaker-like experience. That’s because, unlike the fully-fledged Echo, the Dot … Read more
Doppler, the collection designed by Giuseppe Viganò and comprising coffee tables and new sideboards, features a kaleidoscope of shapes and bright colors. A charming sequence of rings dazzle those who observe Hulahoop, the original table by Alessandro Busana. Looking in the New Perspective Mirror, designed by Alain Gilles, gives the observer the impression of diving … Read more
Past and future come together in the present, bringing modern advances to the essential and authentic values of the past. The Mayfair collection by VIBIA is designed to improve the illumination of private spaces, by integrating traditional elements, reinterpreted through technological progress. The original inspiration for the fittings is provided by the traditional library and billiards … Read more
It is always hard to match the beauty and textural uniqueness of natural materials and when it comes to home design and décor, wood definitely is makes a big difference. Natural wooden surfaces bring along with them a raw, rustic charm and magnetism that is simply unrivaled. Despite all the glitz and glamour of polished … Read more
The patented Plumen 003 light bulb is designed to provide two functions at once: a downwards spotlight and a golden ambient glow. Taking five years in the making, the 003 lighting design brilliantly illuminates the room while the gold element makes you and your surroundings even more beautiful. Its LEDs ensure that tasks underneath, whether … Read more