Celina Linear Pendant Light (Dark Rust/Fire Red Glass) by Elk Lighting

Sometimes colors and shapes just strike a particular chord in a designer and that is definitely the case with the very large Celina light family by Elk Lighting. This ravishingly new and refreshing collection highlights the beauty of hand-blown art glass, which is nicely complemented by Celina’s simple, yet refined frames. Choose from one of two finishes, Polished Chrome and Dark Rust, to match your home’s modern decor. Either finish will subtly add a note of elegance to your lighting layout, so why not mix it up and choose both?

Celina Swing Arm Wall Light (Polished Chrome/Sapphire) | Linear Pendant Lighting (Polished Chrome/Multi Fusion)

This broad, contemporary lighting family really makes an impression when it comes to color. The range of art glass shade options is incredible! With creative names like Canary, Espresso, Scarlet, Cocoa, Candy, Sandy, Mountain, Starburst Blue, Copper, Gold Leaf, and White Swirl, it will be difficult to choose just one. All the vibrant hues and curls of color will really bring new light to your living or dining room, especially as you turn the Celina lights and let the shades really glow. The intimate and productive energy that these contemporary art glass lights create will really knock your socks off!

Celina Wall Sconce in Snow White Art Glass with Polished Chrome Finish

There are so many wonderful Celina light fixtures to choose from–wall sconces, swing-arm wall lights, semi-flush mount ceiling lights, chandeliers… Such a versatile family! But my favorite of these fixtures is the linear pendant lighting. I can easily picture these lights brightening up a kitchen or dining room and doubling as kitchen island lighting. The 4-light linear pendant measures an impressive 30″ wide, 10″ high (before the hanging rod is added), and each pendant is 5″ in diameter. I would be very proud to showcase any of the Celina lights in my home–mix and match colors and styles to find the perfect balance in your contemporary lighting design. The Celina fixtures are so new that we’re still in the process of uploading them on the AffordableLamps.com website, but keep a lookout for these art glass beauties–they’ll show up in the Elk Lighting section just when you’re ready to be blown away.

Celina Ceiling Light (Dark Rust/Emerald Glass) and Chandelier Lighting (Dark Rust/Yellow Glass)

Wingate Contemporary Chandeliers

Hinkley Lighting wowed crowds this past month at the Dallas International Lighting Show with their family of contemporary lighting masterpieces called Wingate. Wingate home decor lighting showcases tradition with a definite twist: Clear, floating beveled glass panels envelop refined, cast round candle cups and candle sleeves of Polished Antique Nickel, giving these contemporary lights a modern feel merged with classic style.

Wingate Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Light

Wingate is definitely a winner when it comes to contemporary lighting design. The smooth, clean lines of the geometric clear glass panels are nicely complemented by the sense of open space surrounding the traditional, candelabra type bulbs; it’s a great blend of Olde World charm and modern interior design. In terms of home lighting decor, these fixtures would look understated (but impressively modern) in your living room, or over a timeless dining room table. I can easily picture the wall sconces proudly displayed in an entry hall or foyer, lighting your guests’ steps as they make their way into your beautiful home.

Wingate Contemporary Wall Lighting

The Wingate family features a variety of fixtures, including a wall light, a semi-flush ceiling light, and pendant lights, but what really impresses interior designers are the Wingate contemporary chandeliers. My personal favorite of the chandelier lights is the largest fixture, which measures a stunning 29″ high and 20″ wide and features six 60 watt elegant candelabra bulbs. There is something about the gravity and balance of this particular Wingate light that draws my attention, but certainly feel free to mix and match fixtures to create a sophisticate statement in your home lighting decor. The Wingate contemporary lighting family is so new it’s not even up on the AffordableLamps.com website yet, but our data entry monkeys are well on their way to adding them, so keep your eyes peeled for the Wingate designer lights in the very near future. They’ll open the gate to your design-loving heart and win you over in a heartbeat…

Wingate Contemporary Chandeliers

3 Light Pinwheel Contemporary Pendant Lighting and Magneto

COMIC-CON SPECIAL # 2

Blog by Alan Williams

Varaluz is one of my favorite lamp manufacturers and I especially appreciate the Pinwheel contemporary lighting series. These wonderful aerodynamic table lamps, ceiling lights, and wall fixtures are the perfect fusion of recycled aluminum, modern design, and childhood whimsy. Since my childhood was all but stolen from me, working with these contemporary lighting fixtures gives me a chance to enjoy a bit of that special feeling one has assembling a new toy for the very first time.

Magneto and his Pinwheel Pendant Light

Varaluz has made these powerful pendant lights 40% faster and easier to assemble for you Homo sapiens. As a Homo superior, I have no such dilemma of course. There are 3 light, 8 light, 9 light and 27 light fixtures, bright enough for your X-mansion or rumpus room. All of these come with ten feet of cable, with the exception of the table lamps, wall mounts, or ceiling fixtures. Look for the Pinwheel lights on AffordableLamps.com. Just like the mutants, they’ll pop up sooner than you could expect.

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Varaluz Gets into the Comic Con Spirit

2" Mini-Arc Recessed Light Housing by Liton Lighting

Liton Lighting is a master when it comes to recessed lighting and retrofit LED lights and their latest mini-arc recessed kit is certainly no exception. Liton always makes it easy for you to retrofit your home whenever you’re ready to go green with your contemporary lighting motif, and their latest mini-arc recessed light housing creates a wonderful, clean feel in your modern decor. LHBLD2 – NEW CONSTRUCTION / REMODEL is the name of Liton’s latest retrofit achievement. From their catalog, they explain that this fixture is an “architectural-grade recessed downlight housing for low to medium height ceilings and commercial installations. A variety of trims, compatible styles and finishes are available to achieve the proper décor and illumination.”

And to perfectly complement the trim on your new recessed lighting renovation, Liton Lighting has also developed a sleek new 2″ mini-arc downlight baffle to go with the new housing. This LR2L93 – BAFFLE (I know, the names are less than fabulous, but Liton is a no-nonsense company) features a chic warm temperature LED light, which will keep your home glowing and save you electricity as well, lasting approximately ten times longer than your typical incandescent bulb. 2″ in diameter, this downlight recessed baffle is available in Black, Copper, Natural, and White finishes with a beam spread option that includes both flood and narrow beams, so you can direct the light and control its intensity as well. With these two new LED products you can take a step in the green, futuristic direction and stay stylish at the same time. You will never look back!

Mini Downlight Recessed Light Baffle

New Mihaela Lights by Kichler Lighting

Kichler Lighting was kind enough to send AffordableLamps.com their latest press releases from the 2011 International Lighting Show in Dallas and this beautiful contemporary lighting family caught my eye. Called Mihaela, which is Romanian for “heavenly”, these lights are just gorgeous and would fit in perfectly with any modern home decor. Featuring a soft Shadow Bronze finish and Satin Etched Opal glass in varying neutral colors, Mihaela lights create an architectural and artistic vibe in any room of the house.

Mihaela Wall Light by Kichler Lighting

In terms of contemporary lighting, the Mihaela lights are really making a splash with their powerful geometric presence and glowing natural colors. The Mihaela Tiffany style family from Kichler Lighting includes two pendant lights, one semi-flush ceiling light, a gorgeous table lamp, and one impressive wall light. My personal favorite of this up and coming family is their mini pendant light which is delicate and decadent, measuring just 8″ in diameter in its body but 52.5″ in total height, including the suspension rod and canopy. This light really strikes me as the perfect addition to your kitchen decor, perhaps over a kitchen island, or maybe a foyer light to welcome guests into your home. Either way the Mihaela lights are fresh, fun, and a colorful contemporary lighting fixture for your home. Look for it soon on AffordableLamps.com. You won’t be disappointed with the price or the perfection of this Art Glass masterpiece.

Mihaela Mini Pendant Ceiling Light

Palla Lighting by Crystorama

Crystorama is always on the cutting edge of contemporary lighting design and their newest light family, called Palla, clearly demonstrates their commitment to creativity, function, and style. Palla lights are constructed of delicate hand-painted wrought iron and feature a glorious Antique Gold Leaf finish which perfectly complements the earth tone resin lenses that interlace to make the Palla light frame. Created by jewelry designer Dorian Webb, these contemporary lighting masterpieces definitely have the feel of playful ornaments for modern home decor.

The Palla lighting family is comprised of many delightfully matched light fixtures which include a flush mount ceiling light, two kinds of hanging pendant lights, two styles of single candelabra light wall fixtures (left-facing and right-facing), and a vanity light (my personal favorite!) which easily falls into the contemporary bathroom lighting category. The warm tones and intricately laced oval lenses create a modern, multi-layered vibe that would make your living or dining room sparkle. Available soon on AffordableLamps.com at an incredibly discounted rate, the Palla lights are a must-have for any serious interior lighting designer or home decorator.

Palla Vanity Light by Crystorama