Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Perfect Bath Sconce?

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A Stunning Bathroom by New Ravenna Mosaics featuring Gorgeous Tile Work and our Bryant Sconces in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass

The Bryant Sconce by Thomas O’Brien (TOB2002) is one of our best selling fixtures. It isn’t difficult to see why! It’s clean lines work within just about any space. It is available in several finishes including Polished Nickel, Antique Nickel, Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass, Bronze, and Polished Silver. While it works in any space from an entryway to a dining room, it seems to be a favorite in bath spaces as well.  We recently found these beautiful bath spaces on Pinterest and we love each one. Could it be the perfect bath sconce even though it isn’t technically a bath fixture? Which bathroom is your favorite?

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We love the modern, streamlined look of this beautiful bathroom.

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A Lovely, Traditional Bathroom featuring a Custom Console and our Bryant Sconces

This bathroom is so warm and cozy. It’s clear that this home is rather large, but the organic finishes give it such a welcoming vibe.
 

Monday, October 17, 2011

Thomas O’Brien: Goodman Hanging Lamp

Thomas O’Brien’s Goodman Hanging Lamp is a favorite among designers and has appeared in countless publications over the years including House Beautiful, Cottage Living, and Lonny. The Goodman has become one of the signature pieces from Thomas O’Brien’s collection for Visual Comfort & Co. Its clean lines make for a piece that is bold, yet lends itself perfectly to all styles from traditional to modern and everything in between as seen in these beautiful project images. The Goodman is available in three sizes and several finishes with the option of a metal or natural paper shade. Would you opt for a metal or paper shade? Which of these spaces is your favorite?O'Brien_kitchen

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Image Sources: 1. Lonny | 2. Alecia Stevens | 3. Hickory Chair | 4. Circa Lighting | 5. Circa Lighting | 6. Circa Lighting

Friday, October 14, 2011

Visit Us in High Point

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If you are one of the many design devotees who will be converging upon High Point for the fall market next week, be sure to visit Visual Comfort in suite 2A of the C&D Building. We will be introducing more new designs than ever before with over 200 new styles. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Win a Pair of Visual Comfort Lamps!

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We have joined forces with our generous industry partner, Circa Lighting to host a fantastic giveaway on La Dolce Vita! One lucky winner will receive a pair of lamps of their choice from the four classic Visual Comfort & Co. styles pictured above. For all of the details and to enter the contest click here.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Tips of the Trade: Lighting Secrets from Vicente Wolf

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Accomplished New York designer, Vicente Wolf recently filmed a segment with NBC New York in which he shares some valuable advice about lighting for one’s home. Join him as he visits Michael C. Fina in Manhattan and gives us a tour of his loft, focusing on his strategy for using traditional lighting in an untraditional loft space. Do you use lighting in any unique or unusual ways in your home?

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Designer Spotlight: Erika Powell of Urban Grace

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We’ve admired the beautiful, coastal-inspired interiors designed by Erika Powell of Urban Grace Interiors since first discovering her blog a few years ago. Her aesthetic is traditional infused with a bit of modernity. While every space she designs is absolutely lovely, we are particularly fond of the gorgeous kitchens and bathrooms she has created for her clients. What makes us love Erika even more? The fact that she uses Visual Comfort & Co. lighting in nearly all of her design projects!

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{One of many beautiful kitchens designed by Erika Powell, this one features four of our Sloane Single Shop Lights in Antique Nickel with Nickel Shades}

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{This Urban Grace kitchen has made its way around the blogosphere for years and it certainly isn’t difficult to see why. The modern take on traditional elements gives the space a fresh, inviting look. For this kitchen, Erika opted for two Country Industrial Pendants in Polished Nickel.}

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{I personally love this house. The blue-grey color of the cabinetry in this kitchen is beautiful and adds a unique spin to the classic elements we’ve seen in other kitchens: Carrera marble, great hardware, bridge faucets, etc. The backsplash and the Country Industrial Pendants in Antique Nickel make a bold statement within the space.}

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{I love this trio of Boston Functional Library Two Arm Wall Lights over the beautifully framed windows in this lovely kitchen. The abundance of light, white paneling, and exposed brick give it such a unique look.}

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{This lovely dressing room features a built-in dressing table and a glamorous pair of French Deco Horn Sconces in Polished Nickel.}

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{In addition to the fantastic tile work and Urban Grace’s signature recessed cabinetry, this bathroom features our Pimlico Sconce in Polished Nickel with White Glass.}

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{How great is the faucet in this bathroom? The sconce is our Marine Wall Light in Polished Nickel.}

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{This bedroom is dressed in shades of cool aqua and warm taupe. The bedside lamps are a Visual Comfort favorite: the Large Chunky Urn Table Lamp in Alabaster.}

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{Over the fireplace, Erika and the homeowners have opted for a pair of French Deco Horn Sconces in Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass.On the bedside: Classic Balustrade Lamp in Crystal—Have you noticed how much natural light abounds in all of these beautiful spaces?}

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{How cool are these built-in bunks? They are such a great idea for a beach house. The Marine Wall Lights in Bronze add the ideal amount of light for reading in bed.}

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{This room is pretty much the definition of chic, coastal living, isn’t it? There are amazing views of the ocean from every angle. Featured on the wall, a pair of our Double Classic Wall Light in Polished Nickel.}

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{This masculine bar features the Large Calliope Lamp by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort in a combination of Bronze and Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass}

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{I might feel a little more cheerful about doing laundry if this were my laundry room! Not only is it beautiful, it’s also very functional. There’s a sink for handwashing delicates, a marble countertop for folding the laundry, and cabinets for plenty of storage. The pendant over the sink is our Boston Functional Library Two Arm Wall Light. It looks like the ceiling fixtures are from our School House family of fixtures.}

 

To see more of Urban Grace’s beautiful work, visit her website and blog.

Monday, October 3, 2011

One Kings Lane: Five Rooms in Five Days

We are thrilled that Visual Comfort & Co. is included in One Kings Lane’s fantastic “Five Rooms in Five Days” week-long sales event meant to help transition one’s home into the fall season. The event kicks off today with the den and will progress into the foyer, guest suite, kitchen, and home office with plenty of Visual Comfort’s signature lighting each day. Don’t miss out!