Swedish-American furniture designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906 - 1999), whose work spanned industrial design, interior design and architecture, drew attention in 1933 when she became the first woman to win an award for furniture design from the Stockholm Craft Association. By 1940 she had brought her brand of Swedish modernism to the United States when she made the move to Beverly Hills and opened a shop selling her own designs. More

The days are finally growing longer, bit by bit (there was a hint of daylight left when I got out of work!), but light is still a premium resource. My numerous CFLs and even more numerous sparkly string lights are doing their best, but here are a few new ways to add light to your life.. More

Lampshades are like throw pillows when you're in need of a quick and inexpensive fix to change up a room. Here is a simple Anthropologie inspired DIY shade that will cozy up any space. More

The gamification of the home has begun. Amid the scarves, tea towels and soy candles at the New York International Gift Fair was a bright white booth showcasing BANG! - a desk lamp turned on and off by shooting a gun-shaped remote. Want to see it in action? Here's a short video I took: More

Setting a mood in any space is about furnishings and lighting. And while furnishings and decorative items can be repositioned and changed out easily, positioning lighting strategically can be difficult due to the fact lamps and lights need to be situated near an outlet. The outlet limitation was the impetus for the creation of Modern Lantern...cordless, rechargeable table lamps powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery and a warm LED bulbs. More

In search of the perfect bedside fixture I've developed a minor obsession with task lights. Versatile and sleek, they are a great fit for the bedroom. For a little eye candy, check out this collection of bedrooms from our house tours. And if you're not convinced, read on for a few reasons why a task light might be the bedside solution you've been searching for... More

Looking at this lamp's various mottled browns brings up more associations of motel decor from days gone by than a cute kid's room. Oh, please, Merrilee of Mer Mag, tell us you found a way to make this lamp fabulous for your boys shared room. More

Perhaps inspired by the glitz of the New Year or the sequins littering last season's runway, but the color gold is everywhere. Less is more when it comes to metallics, but a pop of sparkle brings life into any space, and I'm completely enamored.
More

Table lamps can add so much to a room. While a lot of people often don't pay enough attention to how much impact they have — some of us really look forward to purchasing a new one. More

At first glance these lamps look like adorable, whimsical creatures. But take a second look — doesn't something about their shape seem familiar? That's because lighting design company ABYU (And Bob's Your Uncle) designed them all from upcycled plastic bottles. More