Let There Be Light!

Lighting is one of the easiest design tricks to create any ambiance for any occasion.  Layering levels of light by means of table lamps, sconces, chandeliers, pendants, and recessed fixtures will insure you have ample viewing capability in a task area or romantic, soft lighting for a quaint dinner party.  Lighting in dining rooms is extremely important to consider when creating your dream space.  Do you want understated elegance or do you want a punch of personality?  All of the impressions from conservative to modern can easily be created with the proper selection of a chandelier evoking who you are and what you want to express. 

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Do you embrace nature and clean lines?  This dining room will definitely spark your interest with a play on textures.  The geometric shelving recesses backed with wood planks serve as the perfect backdrop for spot lights to create shadows.  A large drum inspired light fixture hung unusually high in a dining room insures no conversation and view interruption at this table.  You may want to create your own natural escape with the light fixture below.

Click to Enlarge- Mambo 8 Lt Pendant, 135-410-F

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Do you have a flair for Modern Baroque style?  The juxtaposition between historic Baroque moldings and black lacquer furnishings will prove to be a showstopper in any dining room.  Graphic elements such as the black and white Marilyn Monroe art piece and the cluster of cylindrical crystal chandeliers will leave a lasting impression upon your guests.  You may not live in an old Baroque Chateau, but you can start to recreate this room's personality with the light fixture below.

Click to Enlarge- Karel 12 Lt CHNDLR IMP-CH, 632-12-514

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You may be more inclined to embrace classic design in your dining room.  Muted colors and reflective surfaces create a glow in this space that can be recreated at night with the use of a stunning chandelier and buffet lamps.  The chandelier below adds a touch of sparkle without being too ostentatious.

Click to Enlarge- Crystal Lights Chandelier, Large, CUC9891

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If you embrace whimsical design, try staggering a cluster of pendants or chandeliers above your dining table. These chandeliers give the appearance of glass orbs floating in space, an unearthly ambiance for any dinner party.  On a smaller scale, more fitting to most homes, use a cluster of crystal pendants for a similar feeling.

Click to Enlarge- Wanderlust Chandelier, CUC9001

Click to Enlarge- Moonlight Pendant, CUC9067

Click to Enlarge- Roundabout Pendant, CUC905

All of these light fixtures can be found on our website at www.thegreathousestore.com

Showcase

If you all have noticed, The Great House Store has been constantly changing over the past few months.  We have been tirelessly working to add fabulous new lines of products for you all to enjoy.  As you bear with our "construction" phase, I wanted to showcase some of our newest lines as well as express our excitement for new lines to come.  Over the past week, The Atlanta Market has been going on full force.  Several of our design personnel were truly inspired by multiple lines showcased at this event.  Keep your eyes peeled over the next few months as we constantly add new products.


The Great House Store would like to showcase Port 68 and Regina Andrew.  Both of these companies strive to provide unique pieces varying from vintage inspired to nautical.  These pieces will be the highlight of your home.  Not meant to blend in with the surroundings, unique pieces will instantly add drama and whimsey to any space.


Port 68: There is a focus on accent tables, lamps, ottomans, and small pieces that will add a pop of color or a geometric flair to your home.

Click to Enlarge- Crossings Accent Table, P68AFDS-165-02

Click to Enlarge- Algiers Table Sky, P68AFDS-148-01

Click to Enlarge- Ivory Katherine Lamp, P68LPAS-151-02

Regina Andrew: With more of a modern twist on classic design, this line focuses on lighting and table top accessories that will add texture to your home.

Click to Enlarge- Gesso Spindle Chandelier, RA405-184

Click to Enlarge- Mother of Pearl Panel Sconce, RA505-1010

Click to Enlarge- Antique Mercury Glass Ripple Lamp, RA505-1006-AM

You can find all of these beautiful products at www.thegreathousestore.com

Hudson Valley- A Modern Classic

Our team at The Great House has been tirelessly working over the last month to add one of our newest lighting lines, Hudson Valley Lighting.  We are still finishing up the process of adding images, but we would love for you all to check out this lighting selection.  Hudson Valley Lighting creates modern, traditional, vintage, and reproduction light fixtures in a multitude of finishes- there will definitely be a piece (or several) that fits your taste.

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This unusual piece combines modern straight lines with a bit of whimsy by the addition of circular crystal pendants.  Definitely a topic of conversation at the dining table...

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With intricate details, this chandelier exudes modern styling with an unexpected use of traditional pleated lamp shades.

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Some of The Great House Store's most popular items are sconces, and this one is sure to wow.  Sconces are such a versatile light fixture- you can always find a dark spot to dress up with one of these.

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Known as an "Island Light" by Hudson Valley, this fixture will perfectly crown an island or peninsula counter.  Another interesting use for this style of light fixture is to use it in a narrow space with high ceilings.  This will give you the drama of a chandelier without looking crowded.




Check out all of these beautiful products as well as hundreds more on our website at www.thegreathousestore.com

Currey and Company- Our Newest Obsession

We at The Great House Store have been working long hours to prepare our newest product lines for the beginning of the upcoming year.  In January of 2012, we will be introducing a vast array of new manufactures and products that will more than double our website's current product representation.  One of our newest additions will be Currey and Company.  This fabulous company headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, provides a vast array of lighting, home furnishings, accessories, and garden furniture.  Their aesthetic is sure to appeal to those of you enjoying any design style from French to urban.  The use of natural elements such as twisting branches or natural shells add a sense of whimsy to Currey and Company's aesthetic.  Founded in 1988 by Robert E. Currey, initially named Garden Source Furnishings, Currey and Company evolved from specializing in garden furnishings to their current strength in providing unique UL listed light fixtures.  Take a look at the following examples direct from Currey and Company, and we are sure you will fall in love.

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Known as the Chartres Wall Sconce, this flirty fixture will add sparkle to any space.  Imagine this reflective fixture flanking an over-scale upholstered headboard with bedding that accentuates the metallic silver finish.  One word- divine!

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The Marais Mirror pays homage to French design with the fluid, flowing lines coupled with nature inspired details.  The gray washed finish will add drama without overpowering your space.  This piece will be amazing over an entry table or vanity.

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For the more edgy of our followers, the Montauk Square Coffee Table is one of the newest pieces to the Currey and Company product line.  We adore the juxtaposition of the organic wood base and the rigidity of the concrete top.  By mixing your warm tones with cool tones, this table will accentuate any color palate as well as provide a strong impact.

Written by Cameron Coxworth

All images directly from Currey and Company's official website.