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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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...
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DRESSING 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...
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MATERIALS 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...
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MIXING 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...
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: PEG BERENS
Meet Peg Berens, founder and principal of Peg Berens Interior Design LLC. As an award-winning interior designer with a studio in Orange County, Peg is using her uniquely eclectic aesthetic to bring high style to California home...
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OUTDOOR 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, ...
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DRESS 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 ...
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ARTISAN 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...
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FUNCTIONAL 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 ...
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CLIENT 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 ...
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SLEEK BAMBOO GLASS LIGHTING FROM HAMMERTON STUDIO
Bamboo is one of Mother Nature’s most remarkable gifts. It’s served as a design muse for centuries, and has recently made its way into a wide range of styles in furniture, window treatments, wall coverings,...
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CITY 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...
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A 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...
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NEW 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...
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OUTDOOR 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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