Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Modern lighting has come a long way, and the designs are endless. However, if you’re looking to electrify a certain room, you might want to display an older version of the lighting we know today.

The Edison Lamp from Michele Varian is designed with a glass exterior that covers a wood base. The metal twist switch protrudes from the glass, and the plug is set in back of the wood base. This lamp measures 10.5” in height and 4” wide, and the light bulb is included.

This old fashioned lamp will be enjoyed for years to come, and you can save it for special rooms like the patio where you spend hours reading or in your bedroom where you like to journal. If you have a guest room with country style bedding, this lamp would pull the look together.

When your guests retire to their rooms for the first evening of their stay, it’s most likely going to be difficult for them to get to sleep as quickly as they normally do. To help wind down, they might engage in some light reading, journaling or TV watching.

Adding bedside sconces to a guest room makes the bed more functional, and it might prevent your guests from leaving all of the lights on.

This Nash Candlestick Sconce Base has an antique look with a modern twist, but you can also find Victorian styles and simpler versions that have an adjustable light. Because hardwiring will be required, professional installation for this product is recommended. If your guest room has an attached bath, you can incorporate the same sconces in there too.

Safety lighting in your hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms is convenient when you suddenly or even routinely get up in the middle of the night. However, keeping certain lights on can be a drain on your wallet, but fortunately, there is an alternative.

After-Lite fluorescent lighting is a linear strip, which provides brightness without electricity. The light is charged by the fluorescent tube, and the strips are 0.5” x 12”. Three strips come in a pack, and you can stick them wherever you need light since these strips are backed by 3M adhesive.

Even if you wake up to go the bathroom in the early hours of the morning or the electricity suddenly goes out, you will have enough lighting to get around your home.

Designing the perfect home office space requires the best of the best. It’s imperative that you have a comfortable chair, a spacious desk and quality lighting. Lighting is definitely the top three, because the easiest way to become burned out is to endure eye strain.

The Original Natural Spectrum Desk Lamp has a sleek design with a wood like exterior. It uses a Verilux bulb, which has Trucolite Phosphor Technology. This technology creates a full spectrum indoor sunlight. This can be easier on the eyes, especially if you do quite a bit of computer work.

This desk lamp requires a 27 watt bulb, and it has two way brightness control. It measures 9.5” deep, 13.3” high and 11.2” wide. Plus, the flexible steel gooseneck allows you to control where the light shines, and it has an instant on start method that doesn’t flicker.

Lanterns are an easy way to enhance your backyard or even your patio area. They not only add light, but they can also become an interesting decor accessory. When circular and rectangular lanterns are hanging from the trees, it definitely sets the mood. You can create a romantic atmosphere or prepare for an evening birthday party or a casual barbecue with family.

These Essential Summer White Chinese Paper Lantern String Lights will add a touch of the East to your outdoor space. The total length of these lights is 24”, and the set includes three globes. You can either set the lights up in the trees for a Midsummer’s Night Dream effect, or you can weave or incorporate them onto a garden wall, whichever works best in your space.

It’s even better to purchase two or three sets that way you can arrange them throughout your yard…maybe have one set near the patio and a couple near the fire pit.

If you love maritime furnishings, but you’re looking for something a little more sophisticated than driftwood chairs and sand dollars on the wall, then you might appreciate the Royal Marine floor and table lamps from Restoration Hardware.

The bases of the solid wood lamps are reproductions of British surveyor’s tripods.

A machine-turned gear mechanism (for raising and lowering the telescoping tripod) will be a delight for anyone who likes to fiddle with toys movable structural features. The lamp head can also be positioned up or down.

$1300 for the floor lamp
$400 for the table lamp

As a homeowner, it’s important to have a plan to deter crime. One way you can prevent break-ins is to have more security lighting outside. You definitely want lights around your garage, front door and back and side doors. If you have an area that isn’t well lit, you should do something about it so a burglar can’t hide in the shadows.

The Tuscan Single Light Small Outdoor Wall Sconce is from the New American Collection, and it’s an elegant yet bold lighting for your exterior.

This wall sconce requires one 100 watt medium base bulb, and it features clear water glass so the light will vibrantly shine through. Sometimes you have glazed or tinted glass, which prevents the light from being as bright as it can be.

In addition, this sconce has a cast aluminum construction, which makes it durable for the outdoor elements. Plus, the fan like designs around the top and bottom of the mount are so elegant.

The lava lamp was quite the trend in the 70s, and it made a comeback in future generations. If you have teenagers, you might have even bought them one for their room. Although the lava light isn’t the most elegant decoration to have in your home, there are more updated versions that can fit in with contemporary decor.

The Waxy Tower Motion Lamp is one option to try. This 55” tall lamp is a take on the original lava lamp, and it comes with either black or hot pink wax. The clear glass displays the suspended wax in a clear liquid, and the base and top is a black plastic structure. The base is 9.5” in diameter.

These lamps are nice to have for parties, especially for Halloween, but you can also incorporate them along with your artistic decor too.

Lighting is an important feature of your home. If you have too little, you’re going to strain your eyes and probably not be able to enjoy your space. In order to get the balance just right, it helps to have various types of lighting to suit your needs.

The 72” Window Pane Shoji Lamp is a larger lighting structure that can provide you with soft, soothing lighting for when you read or watch television. The lamp is made from Scandinavian Spruce wood and pulp rice paper. It comes in the following finishes: natural, honey, rosewood and black. It requires two bulbs up to 25 watts.

This oriental lamp can be a refreshing addition to your living room or sitting area. Even if you don’t currently have Asian accents, this lamp can stand on its own, especially with contemporary furniture and decorations.

Floor lamps can be a versatile lighting feature. Whether you’re looking to illuminate your entire home or just provide a soft glow to a living space, you will find something to fit your needs.

The Violin Floor Lamp from Crate and Barrel is a tall cylindrical lighting device made from hand-wrapped cotton strings that wrap around the exterior frame. Along with the dark, solid wood base, this floor lamp is designed to make a dramatic visual effect in your home.

This lamp can use a 60 watt maximum bulb, and it also accommodates compact fluorescent light bulbs.

So where can you put this lamp? Try adding a floor lamp near your dresser or bookshelf. If you have shelving units or even tables displaying pictures and other knickknacks, shed light on these features that make your living space uniquely you.