When the industrial look first became popular, it was often due to wanting to incorporate a no-frills, no-nonsense, clean look without spending a lot of money. But it's grown and evolved into something so much more: a warm, modern style that looks good in lots of spaces and brings a lot of character into a home. More

Light fixtures are natural mood-brighteners because they of course are natural room brighteners. But sometimes light fixtures just seem to go the extra mile. With some table lamps, pendant lights, sconces and more, there's something about the way they look, on or off, that cheers up a modern space instantly. We've gathered 20 that are doing that for us. More

When we saw this cloud pendant lamp featured in a nursery online, we were immediately drawn to it. We were even more delighted when we discovered that it's made from recycled materials. More

This living room is what would happen if Marimekko had its annual office party at a biker bar. It's both happily bright and a little on the dark side. It's also sophisticated and playful at the same time. I love the black leather combined with neon flashes of candy consumer pink. All that contradiction keeps people guessing.

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Lights are such a great way to accessorize and personalize a space. While some lighting can be too bland or techy, these fixtures have smooth curves, rustic materials, and organic forms to make your home cozy and bright. More

Empire chandeliers, with their theatrical and opulent crystal beading, are a fun alternative to the traditional chandelier look. At the high end, whether antique or reproduction, these beaded beauties can be very pricy. Happily, there are a handful of great DIY options out there — as well as some decent and affordable modern day knock-offs that use less expensive materials but look pretty fab. More

A few months back I submitted a Good Question to the Apartment Therapy community asking if you knew where to find a swag light similar to Don Draper's. The answer, it seems, is that half of you remember seeing one in your grandmother's house decades ago, the other half of you just threw one away, and the only two similar lights in the world were just snagged by Emily Henderson at an L.A. thrift store. Well, it's a few days before the season finale, and I'm finally done making my own. More

At the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, it's easy to get lost in all the exciting new designs being offered on the floor. But look up, and you'll see some pretty impressive lighting, too. Here are some of our favorites. More

At last week's Apartment Therapy meetup, designers Alvaro Soto and Mauricio Sanchez of formatters presented their design for a unique hanging light fixture. Its form was inspired by the shape of audio waves recorded during a dinner with friends, and you can build one yourself from a kit that will be available shortly. More

Whenever anyone asks me for a source for interesting contemporary lighting, I just about shout out the name "ROLL & HILL!". The NY-based company is doing really great work with an amazing group of designers and the quality is jaw-droppingly remarkable. This year at ICFF, they showed off a few new, very imaginative designs, here are two worth a longer look: More