Night City: A Detailed Look A Various Urban Light Sources

We came across this video last week, and though it focuses on commercial and public lighting, we thought it might still be of great interest to our readers and residential lighting customers.

Here is the YouTube video description:

Leni Schwendinger invites you to view NIGHT CITY, her video inspired by the Professional Lighting Designers Association LightMapping events. Through close observation of public, private and found light sources in locations throughout Greenwich Village, Leni presents a unique way of experiencing the city after dark.

We found Leni's analysis of the "rhythm" of city lighting to be particularly intriguing and informative. Food for thought: think about how you might adjust your own residential lighting rhythm by varying the colors, layers and types of light from one room to the next.

Snake Charmer Chic From Kenroy Home

The Kenroy Home 20271BRZ 1 Light Nile Floor Lamp is a uniquely modern piece that brings a sense of artistry to any space. Three planes of hand forged metal create a dramatic serpentine posture that seems to float across the floor. A cream stripe cinch shade echoes the natural curve of the lamp's design and provides perfect balance to the pole's dark bronze finish.

Click the image above for more details and if you like what you see be sure to check out the Kenroy Home Nile Table Lamp as well.

A Vintage Vanity Mirror By Kenroy Home Lighting

Why shop for a mirror and vanity lights separately when you can have them all with the Kenroy Home 91469DS Lattice 2 Light Vanity Mirror? The antique-style mirror frame offers a beautifully latticed diamond pattern that is desert sand finished and adorned with two amber glass shades. Click the image above for more details and see our Kenroy Home Lattice Lighting Collection for the matching chandelier and wall sconce.

Lite Source Wall Lights Shed Their Skin

How's this for contemporary?
The Lite Source LS-13371PS 1 Head Spot Fixture bares all with its skeletal design. Perfect for the tech-savvy home office or just about any other ultra-contemporary room, this wall fixture will excite and entice with fashion-forward industrial appeal.

Click the image above for more details and if one light's not enough, check out the matching Lite Source LS-13373PS 3 Head Spot Fixture.

This Capital Wall Light Stands Very Tall

The extensive base of the Capital 1594WB-261 Highlands 3 Light Wall Sconce gives the piece an unique sense of old world charm. Melted-candle-like, rust scavo glass diffusers combine with a weather brown finish to put the final touches on this highly detailed fixture. Although approved for use in damp locations such as bathrooms, we could imagine this fixture looking even better in a country-style living room, perhaps opposite an old fireplace. Click the image above for more details and see more Capital Highlands Lights for matching chandeliers, pendants and much more.

Nuvo Rockport Collection Puts An Extra-Earthy Spin On Energy Efficient Lighting

The Nuvo 60-2489 2 Light Rockport Milano ES Flush Dome is a beautiful ceiling light that is both energy efficient and suitable for damp locations, which is perfect because with its alabaster swirl glass and brushed nickel accents the piece is already tailor-made to complement today's most common bathroom finishes. Also, its cobble-like stone accents offer the kind of natural, earthy appeal that is ideal for today's home-spa sanctuaries.

Click the image above for more details and see the entire Nuvo Rockport Lighting Collection for matching pendants, chandeliers, vanity lights and much, much more.

More Lite Source Art Glass Table Lamps

Last month we gave you a glimpse at 5 of our favorite art glass table lamps from Lite Source. Looking back, we realized that there are several others that really shouldn't have gone unmentioned. So, without further ado, here are three more funky and flavorful Lite Source table lamps.

Lite Source LS-20515 2 Light Art Glass Table Lamp

Lite Source LS-20512 2 Light Art Glass Table Lamp

Lite Source LS-20502 2 Light Art Glass Table Lamp

Luxe Leisure Lighting By Kichler

With its vintage style Dore Bronze finish and vivaciously colored Tiffany glass shade, the Kichler 65101 Phoenix 3 Light Tiffany Pool Table Fixture brings a sophisticated aesthetic appeal to any game room. Exquisitely detailed, hand-cut Tiffany glass pieces enrich this fixture with the type of classical elegance that can only be achieved via methods of early 20th century crafstmanship.

To give your billards room an extra touch of class, complete the look with matching Kichler 65098 Phoenix Tiffany Mini Pendants.

Tips For Installing Pool Table Lights

In this video from ExpertVillage, experienced pool player Joe Nichols explains how to hang a typical billiard table lighting fixture.

For Kenroy Home Table Lamps, Elegant Design is a Walk In The Park

Bring a natural flair to your room with the woven shapes and textures of the Naturewalk Collection by Kenroy Home Lighting. Made by interweaving natural materials over a wire frame, each lamp uses its particular characteristics to create a distinctive tone, shape, and pattern. The Kenroy Home 20974 1 Light Jakarta Table Lamp shown above balances its beautifully cross-laced design with a casually styled taupe linen drum shade.

Alico Newton Lamp Puts The 'Mod' In Modern

The Alico DL6960-31-15 Newton Table Lamp wears its mop-top black glass shade like a British Invasion era haircut. Thin chrome-finished lines provide sleek simplicity and offer a welcoming, modern look that is perfect for reception desks and other contemporary commercial applications.

Click the image above for more details and don't forget to check out the entire Alico Newton Lighting Collection, where you will find matching floor lamps, pendant lights, wall sconces, and more.

Craftmade Lights That Say "Howdy Pilgrim"

With its lassso-loops, detailed etchings and aged bronze finish, the Craftmade Riata Lighting Collection is a blast from the past sure to take you back to the settings of your favorite John Wayne or Clint Eastwood films.

The Craftmade 8139AG12 Riata Large 12 Light Foyer Pendant combines curlicued caging with candelabra bulbs for an elaborate design that looks as if it were lifted directly out of an old western saloon.

The Craftmade 8113AG3 Riata 3 Light Bath Sconce brings that same rustic charm to your bathroom, with textured shades that add to the vintage appeal.

Click the images above for more details and check out the rest of this collection for other pendants, bath lights and matching chandeliers.

Four Styles of Track Lighting Kits

Following in the theme of yesterday's post, here are a few of our favorite track lighting kits. Notice the variation in styles from wavy lines to simple curves and horizontal bars.

Quoizel DH1404AN Duchess 4 Light Ceiling Track Fixture

Kichler 42163OZ Bellamy Fixed Rail 3 Light Incandescent

Sea Gull 94512-71 Ambiance 3 Light Saratoga Pendant Rail Kit

Lite Source KIT-2883FRO 4 Foot Track Light Kit
Browse our rail system lighting category and you'll see not only more styles of track lighting kits, but also a wide selection of individually sold track heads which will allow you to customize your own unique track lighting system.

Things You Must Know About Track Lighting

This episode of DIYNetwork's Things You Must Know program covers the wiring and power requirements for rail system or track lighting. If it's been a while since you updated your Track Lighting, you might be surpised at how far this lighting application has come.

Take A Look Inside This Dimond Table Lamp

The Dimond D1596 Haute Couture 1 Light Mont Alto Table Lamp combines high-end fashion with bare-bones minimalism for a look that is sure to excite and delight. Dressed in mesh metal and fitted with a transparent/chrome shade, this table lamp transplants steam punk aesthetics into the world of elegant home decor.

Click the image above for more details and check out the rest of our Dimond Table Lamps to see other highly innovative lighting designs.

The Luxurious Luster of ELK Solexa Lights

The ELK Solexa Lighting Collection features dazzling boquets of hand-formed glass florets that radiate outward from the center of the fixtures. Each floret has a long glass stem that catches the light, adding depth and contrast of illumination. If you want your space to sparkle with brilliant luxury then these lights are perfect for your home.