RUTH’S CHRIS: CREATING DISTINCTIVE AMBIANCE, ONE RESTAURANT AT A TIME
As the largest luxury steak restaurant brand in the U.S., Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse is famous for its sizzling 500-degree cooking techniques and top-notch cuisine. The superb food, however, is not their only hallmark; it’s the who...
Read MoreDRESSING UP THE DRUM
Drum lights don’t get the attention they deserve. If we only give them neutral fabric and a basic finish, all they can provide is a nice geometric shape. But, with thoughtful design, drum lights can be dressed up to add mu...
Read MoreMATERIALS WE LOVE: RAWHIDE
Rawhide’s Native American heritage does not limit this luxurious material to any one interior design style. While it often evokes the frontier culture of the American West, this material is exceedingly versatile. Ra...
Read MoreMIXING CLASSIC & CURRENT
Design legend Barbara Barry was asked in an interview to predict the design trends that will define the next 25 years. “I actually see the lack of a predominate style. We will become even freer to take in and synthesize al...
Read MoreCLIENT SPOTLIGHT: PEG BERENS
Meet Peg Berens, founder and principal of Peg Berens Interior Design LLC (now retired). As an award-winning interior designer with a studio in Orange County, Peg is using her uniquely eclectic aesthetic to bring high style to C...
Read MoreOUTDOOR LIGHTING: THE MONTRONE LEGACY GARDENS
The vibrant colors and lush new life of spring has inspired us to reflect on one of the most unique artistic collaborations that Hammerton has had the honor of being a part of – the Montrone Legacy Gardens. This one-of-a-kind, ...
Read MoreDRESS UP BATHS WITH STANDOUT SCONCES
Hammerton is on a mission. We want to erase the haunting image of uninspired bathroom lighting out of the minds of designers and homeowners. While every design decision can make the difference ...
Read MoreARTISAN SPOTLIGHT: JAMES DEAN
Each Hammerton fixtures tells a story about the artisan who crafted it, and this could not be any more evident than with the pieces produced by one of Hammerton’s lead artisans – James Dean. With a passion for history, heritage a...
Read MoreFUNCTIONAL MESH ART
It was nearly 20 years ago when Hammerton began creating stunning luxury light fixtures from steel, and 7 years ago we became the first lighting brand to showcase woven steel mesh in our lighting designs. Today, our ...
Read MoreCLIENT SPOTLIGHT: TMS ARCHITECTS
Today, we’re shining our spotlight on TMS Architects, an architecture and interior design firm that has been gracing New England with beautiful residential and commercial designs and historic restorations ...
Read MoreCITY MESH, FROM UPTOWN TO DOWNTOWN
If you’ve been following our blog, you already know that we captured the attention of the interior design community when Hammerton pioneered decorative mesh lighting nearly seven years ago.
Our innovative use of woven steel mesh m...
Read MoreA MAGNIFICENT MAN CAVE
More often than not, clients who take advantage of Hammerton's custom capabilities are also looking for us to solve big design challenges. Case in point: this 7,000 square foot Beaver Creek bachelor pad, designed by Martin Manley Ar...
Read MoreNEW DESIGNS ADDED TO CHATEAU COLLECTION
In these new Chateau designs, hand-sculpted organic details, elegant crystal accents and clean contemporary forms add sophisticated drama to the time-honored aesthetic of one of our most popular Hammerton collections. Each look is f...
Read MoreOUTDOOR LIGHTING: FINISHES COME FIRST
Decorative outdoor lighting is an investment. Just like interior light fixtures, cabinetry, hardware, and other finishes and furnishings, outdoor lights are expected to retain their beauty and functionality for years t...
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