Light Reading

Design notes, studio thoughts, and lighting ideas with a point of view. Minimal reading. Maximum inspiration.

Inspo & Trends

  1. Read more: Top Designer Lighting Brands Shaping Modern Interiors
    Glass Pendant Light from Top Designer Lighting Brands

    Top Designer Lighting Brands Shaping Modern Interiors

    A guide to the designer lighting brands shaping modern interiors, from icons like Flos and Artemide to Research.Lighting's sculptural fixtures made to order in Brooklyn.

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  2. Read more: Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights for Bedrooms
    Deep Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light for Bedrooms

    Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lights for Bedrooms

    Glass flush mount ceiling lights bring softness and balance to the bedroom, offering different shapes, moods, and atmospheres for any scale of space.

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  3. Read more: Black Bedside Sconces with a Modern Edge
    Cone 1 Black Bedside Sconce

    Black Bedside Sconces with a Modern Edge

    From sharp to soft to sculptural, black bedside sconces bring modern contrast and calm light right where you want it most.

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  4. Read more: Modern Double Sconces that are Double the Fun
    Shapes Double Sconce in Black

    Modern Double Sconces that are Double the Fun

    Modern double sconces that add balance and glow. Minimal designs that shape a wall with light, proportion, and quiet personality.

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Lamp FAQs

  1. Read more: How Bright is 300 Lumens? 300 Lumens to Watts
    Chrome Sconce from How Bright is 300 Lumens? 300 Lumens to Watts

    How Bright is 300 Lumens? 300 Lumens to Watts

    300 lumens gives a soft, balanced glow, similar to a 25–30W bulb or 3–5W LED. Ideal for lamps, sconces, and accent lighting.

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  2. Read more: Flos Alternatives: Lighting Brands That Speak the Same Language
    Black Pendant Light from Flos Alternatives

    Flos Alternatives: Lighting Brands That Speak the Same Language

    Modern lighting with quiet confidence. Explore pendant lights, sconces, and chandeliers that share Flos’s sculptural, minimal design language.

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  3. Read more: How Bright is 100 Lumens? 100 Lumens to Watts
    Black Pinup Sconce from How Bright is 100 Lumens? 100 Lumens to Watts

    How Bright is 100 Lumens? 100 Lumens to Watts

    100 lumens gives a soft, quiet glow, equal to a 7–10W bulb or 1–2W LED. Ideal for accents, hallways, or gentle ambient light.

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  4. Read more: Tom Dixon vs Marset vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Be Modern
    Dish Pendant Light from Tom Dixon vs Marset vs Research.Lighting

    Tom Dixon vs Marset vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Be Modern

    Tom Dixon, Marset, and Research.Lighting each bring their own vision of modern lighting: bold, warm, and quietly sculptural. Three design voices with one shared glow.

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