TRADITIONAL
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Traditional styles are highlighted by comforting and classic designs. Simple designs can also fall under this category but with a hint of casual living. Symmetry is a hallmark of traditional design.
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CONTEMPORARY-MODERN
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Contemporary & Modern design incorporate straight lines and hard angles. Often highlighted by bold color, simple designs with unusual touches lend themselves to contemporary fixtures and lamps.
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CRYSTAL
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Crystal fixtures incorporate unique pieces of crystals ranging from glass injected molds to semi-precious stones such as rock crystal. Crystal lighting harkens back to times of European royalty.
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TRANSITIONAL
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Transitional style is an amalgam of traditional and contemporary designs. It attempts to modernize a traditional look while softening the sharpness often associated with modern design.
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WROUGHT IRON
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Natural Wrought Iron fixtures are made in forges where hot iron is pounded, shaped and twisted into shapes suitable for its design. In many cases natural iron is still used to preserve the clean look.
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MEDITERRANEAN-GOTHIC
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Mediterranean styles take their cues from Southern Europe - natural stones and light colors. Gothic styles are much darker and heavier using mostly iron.
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WHIMSICAL
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Often dainty and unassuming, a whimsical fixture can be that finishing touch to the perfect room. It is more of a statement piece – like art – that adds to the story of a room.
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RUSTIC
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Rustic style lends itself to country life. Exposed woods, paneling, beam work and stone are often found in a rustic interior. Fixtures lend themselves to the general wear found in rustic homes.
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ALABASTER STONE-GLASS
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Genuine Alabaster stone is mined in quarries throughout the world and features naturally occuring veins. More affordable "faux" alabaster is also available, which uses alabaster dust.
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WILLIAMSBURG
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Simple and graceful designs of solid brass in polished finishes fit into this category. The Williamsburg name is now a trademarked property and only the finest reproductions can bear its name.
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BLOWN GLASS-MURANO GLASS
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Hand & mouth blown glass has its roots in Murano, Italy. Heating the glass to high temperatures, craftsmen can mold and inject color using various minerals and “impurities” to get the desired shape.
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MISSION-ARCHITECTURAL
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Mission and Architectural style feature clean and sleek lines as their main characteristics. Often incorporating stained glass and hand forged metals, this style reminds of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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ROCK CRYSTAL
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Rock Crystal is a naturally occuring semi-precious stone. Skilled artisans shape the crystal to adorn chandeliers and lamps. The natural veining of rock crystal shows how no two pieces are the same.
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CAST BRASS
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Cast brass takes hot molten brass and designs a casting into which the brass is poured. Its weight and detailed characteristics lend itself to being more expensive the flat or tubed plated brass.
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RESTORATION-EARLY ELECTRIC
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The restoration and early electric style harkens back to the turn of the century when light fixtures and lamps were switched over from gas to electricity. The style has obvious old world flair.
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FRENCH COUNTRY
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French Country style is rustic, old and welcoming. Typical attributes usually found in the style include distressed white finishes, looping scrolls and pastel colors.
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ASIAN
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Asian style incorporates elements from China, Japan, Vietnam, and Korea among other Asian nations. Natural cues from bamboo and stone accompany clean straight lines that emphasize functionality.
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PORCELAIN-CERAMIC
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Porcelain fixtures incorporate ceramic materials made by heating clay materials into specific molds. Many fixtures also feature simple traditional ceramic shades for a classic look.
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SOUTHWESTERN
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Southwestern style has its roots steeped in Native American heritage. Often incorporating images of trees and other natural surrounding, the style is usually finished in earth toned colors.
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TROPICAL
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Tropical style often includes island motifs like palm trees and exotic fruits. Wood, wicker and floral designs using island colors such as lush greens and bright pinks are staples of tropical styles.
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MOROCCAN
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Moroccan style has been made popular by the vogue of Riads renovation in Marrakech. The style is defined by the colors of the desert (gold, yellows, silvers) and the sea (greens, blues, reds).
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TIFFANY-STAINED GLASS
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Tiffany stained glass design was motivated from the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement and can often be seen in geometric, free form, and specific designs. A great way to add a touch of color.
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ART DECO
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Art Deco is characterized by materials like aluminum, stainless steel, lacquer and inlaid wood. The bold use of stepped forms and sweeping curves and patterns are typical of the style.
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NAUTICAL
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Nautical design is reminiscent of the ocean and ships that sailed it as well as the ports they would frequent. Hard lines, metal cages and prismatic glass highlight the style.
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