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Hammerton's handcrafted lighting fixtures illuminate spaces with timeless elegance and unparalleled artistry. Explore the articles below to discover the craftsmanship and sophistication behind these luminous masterpieces, expertly forged by our passionate artisans.


WHAT YOU DON’T SEE COUNTS

How a light fixture looks in the pages of a catalog or displayed in a showroom can be very deceiving. What appears to be “the perfect light” may end up being a source of frustration and disappointment once you bring it home. It’...
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CUSTOM FIXTURES HONOR A CLIENT’S IRISH HERITAGE

A few more designs for this client’s custom Celtic series are still in production. Stay tuned for an entire feature on this project in 2014. Are you aware that a number of beautiful motifs are offered as standard options on many Hamm A large project currently in progress for an Irish family offers a wonderful example of the custom motifs we are frequently asked to create. The clients, who are building a part-time home in the United States, turned to Hamme...
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A BEAUTIFUL ADIRONDACK STYLE BOATHOUSE

This is not your average boathouse. This Adirondack-style boathouse nestled on Minnesota’s Nisswa Lake just north of Brainerd is simply spectacular. Designed by Marie Meko of Gabberts Design Studio, the boathouse design was insp...
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ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT: DALE

As head of our prefabrication team, Dale truly embodies our company’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Dale has been loyally committed to Hammerton, our employees and customers for over 15 years. Originally from...
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UPDATING THE TRADITIONAL MOUNTAIN HOUSE

The old and the new can coexist harmoniously when woven together just right. But we believe the past and present can even boldly enhance one another. This design approach is particularly intriguing when updating a traditional mountain...
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NEW PRODUCTS: TEMPEST IS SWIRLING UP A STORM

It started with one chandelier. After it became a top-seller, we had no choice but to turn it into an entire collection. Now, the Tempest Collection is creating a storm with its swirling bands of sleek steel. Edgy and elegant, this coll...
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THE 2013 TOUR OF UTAH STAGE 6 AWARD, CRAFTED BY HAMMERTON

  The Tour of Utah Stage 6 award was a Hammerton-c...
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PROJECT: HIGH WEST DISTILLERY & SALOON

Since it opened in 2009, the High West Distillery & Saloon has become a favorite watering hole and a cherished modern relic of Park City’s mining heritage. Founder David Perkins’ unconventional idea to open a whiskey distil...
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DRAMATIC RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE IN LAS VEGAS

  Decorative sentry pendants help to emphasize the ceiling height of the dramatic entrance gallery while also bringing out the warm tones in the remarkabl...
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KITCHEN LIGHTING – BEYOND FUNCTION

Spa baths and outdoor spaces can be divine, but the kitchen is the heart of the home. Having evolved past their utilitarian, back-of-the-house origin in the American household, kitchens are now the center of all activity and the ancho...
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THE DISAPPEARING WALLS ACT

Fewer walls and more multi-living spaces: This is the new mantra of luxury living. Open floor plans not only lend themselves to gathering and entertaining but to beautiful designs as well. Instead of walls defining spaces, design elem...
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OUR FAVORITE LOG & TIMBER LIGHTS

Summer is a time to reconnect with nature as we recharge our batteries and celebrate the season’s glorious weather. To help you bring the outdoors in, Hammerton offers a collection of organic lighting, furniture and accessory ...
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: LISA STAPRANS

Lisa Staprans' artistic vision goes beyond two-dimensional beauty. As a designer with over 25 years of experience and a background in fine art and architecture, Lisa creates interiors with movement, energy, emotion and authentic...
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HAMMERTON WANTS TO SHOWCASE YOUR DESIGNS

We’re looking to feature our residential and commercial design clients who value exceptional design, high-quality materials, and craftsmanship as much as we do. Send photography of your architecture or design project feat...
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SHOP TALK: THE 10-INCH RULE

What was it that allowed Hammerton to evolve from a young upstart in Park City to a nationally recognized luxury lighting brand? To the untrained eye, it may be wholly attributed to the unique styles of fixtures and the meticulous detailing...
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DESIGN TRENDS: DARE TO BARE

“Industrial-chic” and “loft style” have become the industry’s hottest buzz words as industrial style lighting continues to prove itself as a top lighting trend in the design world. Versatile and interesting, industrial style lig...
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: MARTIS CAMP

Martis Camp is Tahoe’s “premier luxury playground.” The 2,177-acre resort community is located in the pristine Martis Valley, which is nestled between North Lake Tahoe and historic Truckee, California. More than a mile above sea leve...
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TOUCHABLE TEXTURES

“Texture and pattern should function as a surprise.” New York Times writer Patricia Volk once called this motto held by interior design legend Robert Denning as one of the “Denning Laws.” Along with form and...
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