Check out our feature in Redfin’s latest article: Interior Design Rules of Thumb You Should Stick By
by Lexi Klinkenberg Decorating your home can be difficult, from color pallet to furniture, decor, and lighting there are so many elements to consider. You’ve probably heard the saying that you must first know the rules before you c...
Read MoreSconces: Time for an Upgrade
If you’re looking for a fresh alternative to uninspired over-the-mirror bathroom vanity fixtures or function-focused table and floor lamps, consider upgrading your spaces with intriguing wall-mounted sconce lighting. Create spa-like seren...
Read MoreDining Dazzlers
The family dining room takes center stage this time of year. From the Thanksgiving feast to the pre-bowl game brunch on New Year's Day, it's where lasting holiday memories are made. We'd love to spend the holidays in any of these stunni...
Read MoreBathroom Lighting as Inspiration
Gone are the days of lifeless and uninspired overhead bathroom lighting. Transform a mundane bathroom into a warm and inviting space with wall and ceiling lights that elevate the overall design with surprising form and fresh handcrafted mat...
Read MoreHammerton Studio Spotlight: The Versatile Gem
From modern to mountain contemporary and from kitchens to master closets, our enormously popular Gem collection adds a welcome element of the unexpected to a variety of interior spaces and styles. Peruse the following projects from several ...
Read MoreHammerton Studio Spotlight: Recent Designer Work
It’s always fun to see the breadth of inspirational interiors created by our talented designer clientele! Here we’ve curated the recent work of 25 designers from 13 states and Canada, representing a wide-ranging selection of projects in...
Read MoreCustom SPOTLIGHT: BEYOND THe ‘STATEMENT CHANDELIER’
It's true that much of Hammerton's custom work involves boldly designed, large-scale Heritage fixtures that make a big statement. But clients frequently call on our custom design and manufacturing capabilities to solve more subtle problems....
Read More25 STATEMENT CHANDELIERS FOR 25 YEARS
2020 marks Hammerton’s 25th anniversary, and as we contemplate this milestone year we’re starting to look at everything in its context. All of us are particularly grateful to our stakeholders — including employees, customers and busin...
Read MoreIn a pandemic-prone world, onshore partnerships can offer significantly greater value than offshore products
In a pandemic-prone world, onshore partnerships can offer significantly greater value than offshore products.
We’re all familiar with the popular consumer arguments for buying American-made goods vs. foreign imports. Top of the list:...
Read MoreDesigners We Love: Ellwood Interiors
“Livable luxury” is the driving motto for the talented, all-woman team at Ellwood Interiors. Based in Birmingham, Michigan, Ellwood Interiors creates award-winning designs for luxury homes with heart, integrity and a hawk-eye focus on c...
Read MoreCustom Spotlight: Contemporary Designs
Levi Wilson, our founder and VP Design, likes to say that as a custom lighting manufacturer Hammerton is fundamentally in the business of solving client problems. To accomplish that over our 25-year history, the company has marched ...
Read MoreDesign Spotlight: Southwestern Style
Transcending from a trend to a classic, southwestern style is known for incorporating earth tones, rough textures, woven fabrics, and rustic accents. Because this style includes many intriguing tones and textiles, the backdrop tends to ...
Read MoreFresh Lighting Solutions For The Modern Farmhouse
The Modern Farmhouse: a clean, simple, and welcoming style that has evolved from a trend to a classic. Open and airy floor plans combined with decluttered spaces give this look a warm and inviting feel, while reclaimed materials and distre...
Read MoreDesigner We Love: Stephanie Larsen
Winning awards is nothing new for designer Stephanie Larsen. This year marks her tenth consecutive win of Sedona’s 'Best of the Best' Award for Interior Design. Her successful career launched in Los Angeles, where she won 'Home ...
Read MoreGEOMETRIC PENDANT LIGHTS IN HAND BLOWN & CAST GLASS
High school geometry and interior design… two subjects you probably didn’t think would intersect. In fact; geometry plays an integral role in these stunning geometric pendant lighting designs, each beautifully handcrafted by Ham...
Read MoreLIGHTING UP MASTER BEDROOMS WITH DRAMATIC LIGHTING
The master bedroom is increasingly seen as a design destination where you can kick back and relax in style. No matter the size of your space, an important element of any master bedroom or bedroom suite design is the lighting plan. For opt...
Read MoreUNEARTHING NATURE IN STEEL
Normally seen as an industrial material, there is a softer organic side to steel. It can be transformed into a delicate tree branch, a sturdy oak bough, or an abundant grape vine, but fully unleashing the potential of this material takes a ...
Read MoreDesigners We Love: Pamela Pennington Studios
Over her 50 years in the design industry, Palo Alto-based Pamela Pennington has seen a lot of changes, especially in the ways that technology has shaped her clients’ approach to interior design. A modernist by preference, Pamel...
Read MoreCUSTOM SHOWCASE: BOLD CONTRAST
“Combine the extremes, and you will have the true center.”
— Friedrich Schlegel
As in all forms of art, memorable lighting design frequently makes bold use of contrast. Much of the custom work we create in collaboration with our d...
Read MoreProject Spotlight: AVI & Co.
NYC-based SEED Design Solutions Inc. conceived this sleek boutique-style showroom interior for Avi & Co., a luxury watch and jewelry retailer in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Led by Principal Lesly Zamor, the SEED team layered reclaim...
Read MoreDesign Inspiration – Rimelight
Inspired by the ethereal winter image of ice-flocked tree branches, Rimelight glass is defined by sparkling panels of crushed, kiln-fused glass. You may not be aware that the thick frost often seen on objects in the freezing morning tempe...
Read MoreCustom Winter Gondola Decorative Lighting
We’re not the only ones excited about the beginning of winter. Our clients are, too! A wonderful custom light just came through our shop that will get you in the spirit of the season. A whimsical row of miniature ski gondolas,...
Read MoreMerry and Bright Winter Decorative Lighting
While Hammerton is increasingly known for industry-leading glass designs, it’s our heritage in artisan metal craftsmanship that put us on the map nearly 25 years ago. The holiday season is the perfect time to highlight several enduring Ha...
Read MoreHAMMERTON’s Custom Expertise, By The Numbers
With almost 30 years of experience as a leading domestic custom lighting manufacturer, we are proven experts in what it takes to be successful — not only in design and execution, but also in delivering an exceptional customer experience.
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Read MoreDECORATIVE PENDANTS: BEYOND the breakfast bar
Pendants came into their own with the advent of the open kitchen, but today these decorative and extremely practical fixtures can also enhance the aesthetic appeal of just about any room in the home. As Houzz contributor Lisa Frederick pu...
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