WARM GLOW
The solar-powered Roam lantern by Les Jardins emits soft white light via an ASB (autonomous solar bulb) and solar panel or a USB rechargeable battery. The dimmable light lasts eight hours, turning on automatically at nightfall and off at sunrise. Available in natural or weathered teak. lesjardins.solar

HOT SEAT
The BEEM Infrared Double Pendant Heater does double-duty, serving as a heater and a light. Made by Belgian-based Heatsail exclusively for RH, the fixture is crafted in minimalist style out of weather-resistant, powder-coated aluminum. It incorporates high-radiance ceramic heating elements (with two heat settings) and eight dimmable halogen bulbs. Intended for sheltered outdoor use. rh.com

FULL SERVICE
Pavilion H, Kettal’s freestanding aluminum pergola, brings indoor comforts—including sophisticated lighting systems—outside. Operable from a switch on the structure, available LED fixtures
range from the Outdoor Ceiling Lamp to the Up and Down Spotlight. Recessed Mini Dots and track lights (both pictured above) are integrated into the pavilion’s framework. Available through Contemporaria in Potomac. kettal.com; contemporaria.com

SMOOTH TRANSITION
The Terraced Nested Lantern by Hammerton Studio was designed in transitional style to suit a range of architectural looks. The fixture boasts an interior hand-blown glass diffuser and comes in clear seeded or blown glass, in a choice of three durable, VOC-free outdoor finishes; Textured Black is pictured with clear seeded glass. hammerton.com

AT PLAY
British product designer George Sowden adds lighting to his portfolio of creations with Shades, a playful collection of floor, table and suspension lamps. Fashioned out of washable, wear-resistant soft silicone, which diffuses light with an attractive glow, the fixtures come in four sizes, 18 shapes and 20 bold colors. sowdenlight.com

SLENDER SILHOUETTE
As part of its collection for Mantra Lighting, Spanish design studio Santiago Sevillano recently debuted the minimalist Olimpia LED12W Floor Lamp, which pairs a slender silhouette in steel and aluminum with an opal-white silicone diffuser. Available in Matte Gold or Gloss Chrome, in a table or floor lamp, pendant or chandelier. santiagosevillano.com

SCULPTURAL PROFILE
Inspired by Modernist sculpture, the chic Almette Medium Table Lamp, part of the Aerin collection for Visual Comfort, features a sturdy base in a Plaster White, Gild or Burnished Silver Leaf finish. A rectangular linen shade completes the look. Available at Circa Lighting in Georgetown. circalighting.com; visualcomfortlightinglights.com

NIGHT SKY
Star-gazing is the theme of Hammerton Studio’s Stella lighting collection. In these minimalist fixtures, geometric LED diffusers seem to twinkle inside artisan-cast glass on a steel stem. The Stella line includes a sconce, pendant, three-light multiport (pictured), ring or linear suspension light, all available in a choice of eight finishes. hammerton.com

MOTHER NATURE
Layers of jute distinguish the Seychelles line from Kalco—part of a 2021 collection highlighting natural materials. Available in two round pendant sizes, a round flush-mount fixture and a linear, eight-bulb island light. kalco.com

FASHION FORWARD
Illustrious New York designer Bunny Williams conceived the Bebe Chandelier for Currey & Company with a touch of glam, conjuring the formal salon culture of a bygone era. The tulip-shaped, wrought-iron frame is finished in gold leaf and strung with clear-glass beads that create a soft glow. A gold-leaf chain is included. curreyandcompany.com

CUTTING EDGE
Arteriors’ Baja chandelier marries two hot design trends: gold metal and organic materials. The three-light fixture comprises concentric, antique-brass frames from which strings of coco and wood beads and coconut-shell talons are suspended. Also available in a dark-gray wash. Find it at Dominion Lighting in Arlington. dominionlighting.com; arteriorshome.com

INDUSTRIAL CHIC
The Exhaust pendant spotlight from Buster & Punch conveys an industrial-chic vibe with powder-coated metal and solid-steel detailing. A linear-knurl baffle diffuses light with a delicate metallic glow while a honeycomb filter directs it. Available in steel, burnt steel or brass, with Stone or Graphite powder-coating; pictured in Graphite. busterandpunch.com

RETRO LOOK
Ligne Roset harkened back to the ’70s with the Asola floor lamp, designed by Evangelos Vasileiou in a stylized mushroom shape. Perforated-steel cylinders form the base and the shade, which is topped with an anti-glare dome in hammered steel; the lamp is finished in epoxy white lacquer. Find at Ligne Roset in Upper Georgetown. ligneroset-dc.com

Asked to design a chandelier for The Valentine museum store in Richmond, she searched through the museum’s archives. Among historical objects donated by local families, Umanoff gravitated toward the toys. “I wanted it to be playful, an inviting focus for people walking in,” she recalls.

The chandelier she designed in 2014 continues to charm. Like a lighthearted scaffold, it furnishes a perch for painted-wood cardinals—alighting on top, surrounded by swirls of crystal and seen through a metal frame resembling a wire cage. The piece hints at Umanoff’s characteristic style with its blend of vintage and new parts and pieces assembled as in an airy, illuminated sculpture. “My sensibility is eclectic,” says the designer. “I love combining reclaimed and industrial pieces with modern.”

In The Valentine’s whimsical chandelier, repurposed valve handles circle the central post like rings tossed around a stake. The designer duplicated 1940s bartending tools; their twisted-metal rods with spring attachments reminded her of pull toys. Typical of Umanoff’s custom designs, all parts come together in harmony to suit the destination.

“Richmond is so rich in historical buildings and history,” says the designer, describing how the chandelier’s re-use of salvaged materials “speaks about the city’s renewal, and how much it continues to change.”

A resident of Richmond for 20 years, Umanoff refers to its “amazing resources,” including the skilled artisans who fabricate her lighting. To create her visions, she collaborates with local metalsmiths and a blacksmith, woodworkers, powder-coaters and glassblowers. Recently, she approached fine artists to paint small sconces made of reclaimed parts for a project to benefit local nonprofits during the pandemic.

Umanoff also uses a professional picker who gathers salvaged finds that inspire many of her one-of-a-kind and limited-edition designs. She has imaginatively repurposed all kinds of industrial and other materials—from auto rotors that serve as pendants to real birds’ nests preserved and transformed into chandeliers. One current project will refashion a wooden yoke used to harness farm animals as a fixture to be suspended above a client’s kitchen island. “It’s going to be so much fun,” she says.

Having one foot in the past comes naturally to Umanoff. Her father, Arthur Umanoff, was a noted mid-century industrial designer whose furniture designs have recently been rediscovered. Growing up in the modernist, wood-and-glass house he conceived in Westchester County, New York, she remembers her father sketching on tablecloths during dinner, and making her own lighting sketches while she visited his office. “Now I’m always drawing to figure out the best way to build and hang lighting,” she notes.

Umanoff made the circuit to lighting almost by chance. After majoring in sculpture at Parsons School of Design, she worked for many years styling store displays and photography shoots in New York and California. Moving to Richmond after marrying, she styled photos and wrote a column about repurposing everyday objects for the city’s R Home magazine. For one column, she recycled bed springs and pulleys into lighting. Later displayed at Strawberry Fields Flowers & Finds, the fixtures were noticed by buyers from Shades of Light, a largely online lighting source based in Richmond. That happened 10 years ago; Umanoff has been designing for that purveyor ever since.

To display her wares and, as she says, “begin conversations with clients,” she shares space in Richmond’s historic Scott’s Addition with several craftspeople, including the proprietor of Phoenix Handcraft, who forged The Valentine shop chandelier.

Umanoff’s own loft apartment, a living and work space, is also located in a converted industrial building. There, at an old mahogany desk, she enjoys doing her own shop drawings by hand. New and vintage furnishings comfortably comingle, among them an occasional table designed by her father in the 1960s and a bank of mid-century metal cabinets from his office.

“I love the open space and moving things around within it,” says Umanoff, who recently replaced a pair of black pendants made from double pulleys in her home. “Maybe it’s a reaction to covid, but I was ready for something softer and more playful.”

In place of those fixtures, she has hung oversized versions of abstracted flowers, their white petals splayed out as in an overhead fan. “I think they create a lot more dimension and whimsy,” Umanoff says of the new design, based on a tiny incense holder she found while cleaning out a drawer. As she adds with a chuckle, “Where inspiration will come from, you never know.”

Visit Umanoff’s online lighting shop at umanoffdesign.com.

Reclaimed Style - Her work is also available at Shades of Light; shadesoflight.com/categories/umanoff-collection.

Light Fantastic - The fixture is approved for use in covered outdoor areas. Available at MG + BW locations in DC and Tysons. mgbwhome.com

Designed by Aviva Stanoff for Currey & Company, the Forest Light Gold Chandelier resembles a tree limb, with irregular crystals dangling from wrought-iron branches in which 10 chandelier bulbs are nestled. Finishes include Washed Lucerne Gold (pictured) and Natural. Available at area Dominion Lighting locations. dominionlighting.com; curreyandcompany.com

Designer Marie Christine Dorner conceived the versatile Azabu for Ligne Roset with three functions in mind: It’s an occasional table with a removable lid, a storage container and a ball-shaped light fixture. A mouth-blown Murano glass globe sits atop the wire structure, which comes in various sizes and finishes. At Ligne Roset in Upper Georgetown. ligneroset-dc.com

The Edderton pendant by Park Harbor Lighting combines on-trend, textured-black and rose-gold finishes to chic effect. Measuring 25 inches in diameter, the six-light fixture is enhanced by clear crystal accents. Available at area Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery locations. fergusonshowrooms.com

The sculptural Iride, designed by Bernhardt & Vella for Arketipo Firenze, marries lines and circles in a wall fixture that doubles as art. Made of metal finished in light- and dark-gray hues, its four discs employ LED lights that emit a halo-like glow. Available at Theodores in Upper Georgetown. theodores.com; arketipo.com

With its layered Belgian linen shade and dark trim, the two-light Zara semi-flush mount fixture from Mitzi by Hudson Valley Lighting conveys a tailored look. The base and sphere-shaped finial come in aged brass (pictured) or polished nickel. Zara is also available as a pendant or linear chandelier. Find all three fixtures at Burgess Lighting in Forestville, Maryland. burgesslighting.com; mitzi.hvlgroup.com

Cascading driftwood-gray beads and a weathered-zinc finish put a rustic spin on an otherwise traditional design in the Nori chandelier by Feiss Lighting. Six exposed bulbs mimic the look of candles. Available at Dulles Electric Supply in Sterling, Virginia. dulleselectric.com; murrayfeiss.lightingnewyork.com

A delicate arrangement of clear, hand-blown glass blooms on gold-leaf stems distinguishes the Maison des Fleurs pendant from the Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., a Minka Group subsidiary. Integrated into the fixture’s bronze frame are four six-watt LEDs that illuminate the flowers. Available at Annapolis Lighting locations. annapolislighting.com

Designed by Fabrice Berrux for Roche Bobois, the Cirque Pedestal Light comprises a matte-gray concrete base that doubles as a tabletop, with a slender, round fixture attached to it. Available at Roche Bobois in Friendship Heights as a floor or table lamp; the circular element comes in different sizes and finishes. roche-bobois.com

Conceived by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort, the Whitman Large Pendant brings chic style to task lighting. Pictured here in Bronze and Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass, it also comes with a white-glass shade and in a range of finish combinations. At Circa Lighting in Cady’s Alley. circalighting.com; visualcomfortlightinglights.com

The irregular curves of antique apothecary jars inspired Kohler’s Damask Cloud five-light chandelier, which pairs rounded metal fittings with a small, frosted-glass globe. Pictured here in oil-rubbed bronze, this fixture and the rest of the Damask Cloud collection are available at the Kohler Signature Store by GROF USA in Bethesda. grofusa.com

ASK THE PROS
What’s the latest news in LED lighting?
New technology is developing around the study of circadian rhythms and the effect light has on our health. LEDs now mimic daylight and allow for color-temperature and brightness adjustment based on the time of day. Bright daylight can boost productivity while evening light can be dimmed to promote rest and sleep. —Lisa Dugan, CLC, Burgess Lighting

How do you suggest customers develop a lighting plan for a space?
To develop a lighting plan, start by defining the objectives and desired feel for each space. Work areas require task lighting, while soft ambient and accent lights can set a mood in casual areas. The trick is knowing what you want to achieve. —Charles Camacho, lighting designer and AIA lighting specialist, Circa Lighting

How do you guide customers in choosing lighting that will best suit their spaces?
When helping customers select the right lighting, we ask certain questions: What colors are they working with? How big is the space they’re lighting? How do they plan to use it? We need all this information to be able to capture the features and the look that they want. —Allison Heyman, residential lighting consultant, Dulles Electric Supply

Light Fantastic - What are some current trends in lighting materials?

We’re seeing significant interest in natural materials, whether they be neutral fibers like wicker and jute or moodier, carved materials like wood and stone. Crisp, matte-black finishes are already popular as part of the hot modern-farmhouse aesthetic. —Matt Rowan, ASID, lighting specialist, Dominion Lighting

GET THE BLUES
Park Harbor Lighting capitalizes on the current craze for all things blue with its Van Noord pendant, which features a curved frame in aged brass and a deep-blue velvet drum shade. The 26-inch-wide fixture includes five candelabra bulbs. Available locally at area Ferguson showrooms. fergusonshowrooms.com

MID-CENTURY
Globe-shaped glass diffusers rest on polished-nickel frames in the mid-century-inspired Everett collection from Kalco Lighting. The line includes chandeliers, pendants and sconces. Pictured: the Everett Medium Foyer 2+2+2 light, available at Annapolis Lighting in Rockville and Annapolis. annapolislighting.com; kalco.com

SPHERICAL GLOW
The Solaris chandelier from Crystorama is defined by a series of rings forming a sphere. Six globes illuminate the wrought-iron fixture, from which a single crystal ball hangs. Solaris comes in a range of sizes and in three finishes at Dominion Electric locations. dominionelectric.com; crystoramalightinglights.com

STATEMENT PIECE
Pelle’s Bubble Chandelier is a linear composition featuring five bulbs within a cascade of blown-glass globes. Pictured: The special-edition X-Tall Delft Palm Bubble Chandelier, measuring 60 inches, is hand-painted with illustrations of palm leaves by company founder Jean Pelle. pelledesigns.com

LUMINOUS LIGHT
The Cristol Small Double Sconce, designed by Aerin, updates a traditional look with a base of polished nickel or hand-rubbed antique brass (pictured) and luminous white-glass globes. The Cristol collection also includes pendants, flush-mounts and chandeliers. Available at Circa Lighting in Georgetown’s Cady’s Alley. circalighting.com

DARRYL CARTER  “In this age of ‘instant,’ the home should remain a bastion of tranquility,” opines prolific DC designer Darryl Carter (above, left), who curates a collection of antiques and current-day finds in his eponymous boutique in Shaw. Carter’s creations for Milling Road include (above, right) the Lynbrook Lamp, the Wayne Dining Chair and the Recamier. darrylcarter.com; bakerfurniture.com

BARRY DIXON  In addition to residences he’s designed for clients around the globe, Barry Dixon (pictured in his Warrenton, Virginia, home), has imparted his distinctive style to lighting, fabric and furniture collections. Dixon’s eye-catching creations (clockwise from top, left) include the Foliage Mirror and Egg Drop Pendant for Arteriors; the Albemarle chair for Tomlinson; and Cappadocia wovens for Vervain. barrydixon.com

BILLET COLLINS  The artists at this decorative-painting studio in Darnestown, Maryland, work their magic on myriad surfaces, from murals and millwork to furniture and textiles. Principals Barbara Billet and daughters Amy Collins Matthews and Kellie Collins Hodges (right) faux-painted a space by Vivi Interiors (top, left) and hand-painted a tea set and napkins for a pantry by Aidan Design (above, left) in two area show houses. billetcollins.com  Photo: Angie Seckinger; Portrait: Bob Narod 

DAVID EDWARD  David Edward works with designers and craftspeople to create transitional and modern seating and occasional pieces. Artisans at workshops in Baltimore (above, right) and York, Pennsylvania, produce the company’s handcrafted, sustainable furniture designs. The Luna Lounge seating collection (above, left) was designed by architect Roger Crowley with sculptural, curved arms and solid metal legs in polished nickel. davidedward.com

GRETCHEN EVERETT  After launching her company in 1999, Gretchen Everett (above, right) has become a go-to, to-the-trade source for couture-level drapery and upholstery. Artisans work on hand-sewn creations (above, left) in her Silver Spring workroom; Everett and her team also craft custom tables and one-of-a-kind drapery hardware (top, left) fashioned from chunky acrylic and brass. gretcheneverett.com  Photo: Bob Narod

GUTIERREZ STUDIOS  Founded in 1991, Gutierrez Studios designs and manufactures wood-and-metal furniture and architectural elements in its 20,000-square-foot Baltimore workshop. Among its creations, clockwise from top, left: Frusta side tables, sold as a pair with opposing angular steel bases; a floating staircase of glass, steel and wood, custom-designed for a project by Purple Cherry Architects, Interior Concepts and Pyramid Builders; and a hot-rolled steel Red Star Stool. gutierrezstudios.com  Photo: David Burroughs 

IATESTA STUDIO  Conceived in 2001 by craftsman David Iatesta, the company makes furniture, lighting and accessories that put a current twist on 18th- and 19th-century styles. Though the Annapolis workshop changed hands in 2014, it still employs Old World furniture-building traditions (above, left) to create pieces such as the Monolith Dining Table, Brunswick Sideboard and Layne Bench ( all above, right). davidiatesta.com Photo: Steve Buchanan

NIERMANN WEEKS  Launched in 1978, this family-owned company reinterprets classic forms for today’s lifestyles. Artisans in Niermann Weeks’ Millersville, Maryland, studio handcraft an array of furniture, lighting and accessories, frequently customizing them for interior designers and architects. Creations ranging from the Tissage Dining Table to the Iron & Crystal Chandelier  are available in 500 hand-applied finishes. niermannweeks.com

SALVATIONS  Helmed for 30 years by founder Barry Remley (left), Salvations Architectural Furnishings creates iron furniture and architectural elements at forges in Virginia, then hand-finishes them in a 3,000-square-foot Silver Spring studio. Salvations’ iron occasional tables (top, left) are topped with painted-concrete; Remley collaborated with designer Joe Ireland on beds for a waterfront project (above, right). salvationsaf.com  Portrait: Bob Narod; Photo: Angie Seckinger 

THOMAS PHEASANT  Celebrated DC designer Thomas Pheasant first teamed with Baker Furniture 15 years ago to develop a line of elegant, understated furniture and lighting, The Thomas Pheasant Collection. His latest line, which debuted in 2018, includes the mahogany-and-brass Vendome Dining Table, Cuff Dining Chairs and Swag Lantern (all pictured left). On view at Baker in Georgetown’s Cady’s Alley. thomaspheasant.com; bakerfurniture.com

LIGHTING THE LANDSCAPE
Campion Hruby Landscape Architects enlisted Outdoor Illumination to create an exterior lighting plan for a Mount Vernon home designed by Donald Lococo. “LEDs were directed down from the pergola and up into selected sculptural trees,” recounts Outdoor Illumination’s Matt Taylor, who oversaw the project. Rows of LED Neon Flex, a flexible, linear, color-changing light, are recessed into the hardscape’s perimeter.  “Planning is key,” Taylor says. “The designer should view the landscape concept early. In this case, we were able to coordinate with key trades, including Quarry Aquatics and Evergro Landscaping, for a successful result.”

BOLD STATEMENT
Illuminations selected the Bocci 21 chandelier to complement a modern staircase in a Northern Virginia home. “The Bocci series is our go-to in a custom chandelier,” says principal Tess Leland. “It’s so versatile; we can change its height and size, making it ideal for big or small spatial situations.” Since large-scale chandeliers make a bold statement, they require the right setting, she notes. “A giant fixture in a smaller space can be over-powering. And remember that a large-scale light can be made up of many small fixtures in a cluster that create a scene or moment of light in your home.”

ARCHITECTURAL DEFINITION
Designed by Davide Groppi, Infinito is an 18-millimeter-wide line of LED lights that can run wall-to-wall or floor-to-ceiling for up to 393 linear feet. “It defines architecture by illuminating spaces indirectly,” explains Quinn Murph of Pro Design Distribution + Illuminotechnique, who often utilizes Infinito in spaces where ceiling wiring is not possible or desirable. “Lighting solutions can be easily integrated if they are part of the base architectural design,” Murph suggests. “Ask yourself, ‘Where do I need light and what qualities and characteristics do I want for it?’ The solution is not always obvious, but once a fixture is installed, it should look like the obvious solution.”

The experience drove the designer to pursue an even more ambitious business model: He and wife/partner Helena Sagart decided to purchase an 1892 Georgetown row house and transform it into Poliform Home, an experiential showroom with an authentic residential setting.

Little did they know, the process would take two-and-a-half years and require far more than a cosmetic makeover. In addition to shoddy updates and leaks, they discovered the house—which has always combined a storefront on the ground level with a residence above—suffered a major fire in 1896. “It was practically condemned by our structural engineer,” Vincent laments.

After gutting the interiors, the Sagarts and their team, with help from Cunningham | Quill Architects, transformed the historical, four-story building into a thoroughly modern, eco-friendly smart home. Today, it’s a living, breathing showplace integrating an array of European products represented by sagartstudio—from Poliform and Varenna cabinetry to lighting by Deltalight, Brokis, and Moooi; bath fixtures by Agape; and furniture by Riva 1920, Poliform and Porada. It’s also the first showroom in the U.S. controlled by sleek, new Basalte touch-sensitive switches, installed by AHT Global.

“It was always my dream to create a home in European style using the newest, most efficient products,” says Vincent, a native of Czechoslovakia. “This house shows that you can live comfortably in much less space than you think.” 2611 P Street, NW; poliformdc.com

Origami Paper Lamps  Gold Leaf Design Group's Origami Paper Lamps fill interiors with glowing light and prismatic forms. They range from 13.5 to 20 inches tall. A 7W LED chandelier bulb is recommended; wall arms and floor stands are available. $75; goldleafdesigngroup.com

Origami Table Lamp  Designed by François Champsaur for Holly Hunt, the Origami Table Lamp makes an angular statement in a study or living space.
It’s 14 inches high and comes in Lacquered Steel, Raw Brushed Copper and Raw Brushed Brass. To the trade; hollyhunt.com

Apotema rug  With a name that translates to “apothem” in Italian, the Apotema rug reflects mathematical precision with its cascade of interlocking triangles made from alternating cotton and chenille yarns. It was designed by Michele Menescardi for Calligaris in two striking palettes: warm yellows and cool blues. $1,035. calligaris.us

Clint table  Mario Mazzer’s modern Clint table for Alma Design marries a thick slab of wood with an angular steel base, bent and molded like a piece of origami. Available in multiple finishes and measuring from 55-inches-square to 78-by-39 inches in size. $3,400. alma-design.it/en

Crease  Zoffany's Crease fabric evokes folds of origami by juxtaposing matte and shiny yarns. This subtle texture plays up four dreamy colorways, including Taupe. Available to the trade through stylelibrary.com or in DC at hinescompany.com.

GONE FISHING  Philippe Nigro took inspiration from the rugged cliffs of Manarola, an Italian fishing village, in the design of his eponymously named seating collection for Ligne Roset. A polyurethane foam seat and back, complete with lumbar support and headrest, sit atop solid wood legs (pictured) or a circular steel base. Available at Ligne Roset in DC as an armchair, loveseat, sofa or ottoman. ligne-roset.com

TABLE TRENDS  Bassett Mirror Company’s occasional tables come in numerous shapes; materials that include glass, metal and wood; and finishes such as gold-leaf, platinum and rust. Top row: Camilla and Serena accent tables, Kellie Scatter Table. Middle row: Krier and Clover Scatter Tables. Bottom row: Christie Side Table, Calder and Bristol Scatter Tables. bassettmirror.com

MACHINE WASHABLE  Lorena Canals’ machine-washable rugs are made by hand in India using natural cotton and non-toxic dyes. Pictured here, the Azteca Natural rug in Vintage Blue comes in a range of sizes; a complementary collection of throws, cushions and baskets is also available. A portion of the proceeds from Lorena Canals finances schooling for more than 100 children in northern India. lorenacanals.us

WOVEN BY HAND  The Lattice rug collection was designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Nanimarquina. Handmade in Pakistan in a kilim-style flatweave, the rugs are created using handspun Afghan wool and come in four sizes and two color variations. Pictured here in a beige, turquoise and charcoal-gray colorway. nanimarquina.com

EXTRA DURABLE  Armstrong’s Vivero vinyl floor-tile collection with Diamond 10 Technology incorporates diamond particles for extra durability. The waterproof surface is available in traditional wood (pictured in Dark Chocolate finish) or natural stone looks. It withstands dents, scratches, scuffs and stains and is easy to install. armstrong.com/flooring

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY  Capel, which got its start making braided rugs, is marking its 100th anniversary with two commemorative braided-rug collections. New Homestead (pictured) is an updated version of the company’s oldest braided design, constructed out of polyester, polypropylene and cotton, while Yorktowne refreshes one of its best-selling wool blends. capelrugs.com

CHIC COLLECTION  A complex jacquard construction paired with bi-color vinyl yarns distinguishes the new Mosaic and Wave collections by Chilewich; the Wave floor covering is pictured here. Both patterns are also available as placemats and table runners. chilewich.com

CALIFORNIA DREAMING  Inspired by colors found in California shorelines and sunsets, Architectural Systems’ Malibu Hardwoods flooring collection comes in four hues ranging from grayish driftwood to dark brown. The engineered-oak planks are made from sustainable hardwoods that have been wire-brushed and prefinished with hard-wax oil. archsystems.com

VINTAGE LOOK  Hudson Valley Lighting pays homage to early electric fixtures with Colebrook, a pendant that houses a long, exposed-filament bulb within an open cage. An adjustable cord is covered in black, braided cloth. Available in Aged Brass, Old Bronze or Polished Nickel through Dulles Electric in Sterling, Virginia. dulleselectric.com; hudsonvalleylighting.com

INDUSTRIAL CHIC  Troy RLM Lighting’s dual-shade Aero pendant is part of its Modern Visions collection. The industrial-style LED fixture combines glossy white with one of 20 bold or neutral finishes (tangerine is pictured here) and a white cord. Also available as a wall sconce through Annapolis Lighting. annapolislighting.com; troyrlm.com

BATTERY OPERATED  Designed by Philippe Starck for FLOS, BonJour Unplugged is the diminutive, 10.6-inch-tall, battery-powered sibling of the Bon Jour Table Lamp. A transparent or aluminum-painted base comes with a smooth or wavy acrylic shade in transparent, yellow, amber or gray. A micro-USB connector recharges the light in 30 minutes for a lighting life of six hours. Available through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com; usa.flos.com

SPARE SILHOUETTE  The Suspenders LED system from Sonneman combines interconnected metal bars and suspended LED components in a range of formations. The modular chandeliers, first designed by Robert Sonneman in the 1980s in spare, modern style, are now even lighter in scale. Pictured here, the 48-Inch 2-Tier Linear 5 Light Chandelier with a teardrop luminaire. sonnemanawayoflight.com

UNCOMMON SCONCE  Arteriors’ Duane Sconce is anchored by a steel backplate with a vertical spear finished in antique brass. Metal discs with an oil-rubbed bronze finish encircle frosted-glass diffusers. Available through Dominion Electric Supply Co. area locations. dominionelectric.com; arteriorshome.com

SOFT GLOW  The Grace Pendant by Studio Italia Design generates a soft glow through the laser-cut pattern in its metal shade, which is covered in a fabric-like resin material that acts as a diffuser. Designed by Andrea Tosetto, the suspension light requires incandescent bulbs; it’s also available as a flush-mount fixture or sconce. studioitaliadesign.com

What inspires your work? When I’m on my own in nature, that’s when something happens. I don’t see a finished piece, but I access my subconscious, where ideas come from. You can’t force creativity. You have to understand the conditions in which it happens and create them.

What are your guidelines for creating sustainably? Absolute sustainability is impossible. Timber is easily replenished—globally, it’s growing faster than it’s being cut and it keeps carbon out of the atmosphere. We use bamboo, which is good, but the machine process of cutting it into sticks, gluing and stripping them is bad. You choose the least bad option and do what you can.

Explain your thesis in “Beauty Matters.” Art and beauty are fundamental parts of who we are. Beauty is not separate from usefulness. People will take care of something beautiful longer; I believe if our world is beautiful, we will take better care of it.

What is next for you? I’m designing a windsurfer using a traditional Polynesian sail, which is incredibly efficient. I love Polynesian culture and history and this will help call attention to the environmental issue of these people’s homes being threatened by rising sea levels.

David Trubridge designs are available in the Washington area through Apartment Zero.

GLOBAL WARMING
Tracy Glover’s new Blackburn Cluster Pendant boasts customizable, hand-blown glass globes, available in four shapes and eight patterns. The base comes in a range of finishes. tracygloverstudio.com

GOLD STANDARD
The Rockstar collection by Corbett Lighting features pendants (pictured), sconces and a flush-mount fixture. Handcrafted from metal, agate stone and gold leaf, they are available through Annapolis Lighting. annapolislighting.com; corbettlighting.com

PURE GEOMETRY
Zaneen’s Quartet Floor Lamp is made of polished aluminum and stainless steel for a clean, geometric look. In stainless, black or white (pictured); also available as a pendant or table lamp. zaneen.com

TEAM WORK
Designed by Barry Dixon for his collection for Atlanta-based furniture maker Peyton Avrett, the sculptural Non Crystal Chandelier is made of brushed steel with satin brass details. Shown here with six arms, the fixture’s size can be customized. avrett.com

CRYSTAL CLEAR
The opulent Schonbek Chantant ceiling pendant emphasizes the beauty of light produced by soft strands of Spectra and Heritage clear, handcut crystals. A polished stainless-steel metal base completes the look. The fixture is available through Dulles Electric in a wide range of hanging and semi-flush mount fixtures. dulleselectric.com; schonbek.com

PRIVATE LABEL
From Lion Storm, NEST 301’s exclusive private-label furniture collection, the Glass Cascade Pendant is custom-crafted in glass and chrome with a clear finish. Four lights and an oval chrome frame with long strands of hanging glass impart an opulent vibe. Available exclusively at NEST 301 in North Bethesda. nest301.com

CUSTOM CAST
The floor and table lamps in David Weeks Studio’s Fenta collection have a custom-cast cement base that lends them an industrial sensibility. A wooden pin holds the brass armature as it curves gently up. The collection marks the first time Weeks has used brass as the primary metal for his designs. davidweeksstudio.com

TREE OF LIGHT
Marcel Wanders designed the whimsical Inkborn table lamp for Moooi’s 2014 collection. Winding metal tendrils on the tree-like fixture evoke the look of an intricate candelabra while miniature shades conceal bulbs at the end of each tendril. A cylindrical marble base holds the light in place. Also available as a chandelier. moooi.com

ONE OF A KIND
Designed and handcrafted by Gutierrez Studios, the Taylor Lamp series of one-of-a-kind fixtures includes the one pictured above, with a base combining sandblasted ash and hand-wrought bronze details; it’s topped with a silk shade. Currently available in the Baltimore showroom. gutierrezstudios.com

MIRROR, MIRROR
The convenient Rae Mirror Kit from Tech Lighting makes morning ablutions easy. Two vertical lights run the length of the rectangular mirror on each side to illuminate the reflection. Available in chrome and satin nickel, the kit can be purchased in a one-, two- or three-mirror set. techlighting.com

According to Ann Lambeth of J. Lambeth & Company, a spokesperson for the tenants, a few showrooms may open as soon as late May or early June, while most will arrive by early to mid-July. Smaller opening events will lead to a projected grand opening in October. Though most vendors will remain to-the-trade, Lambeth points out that “there will be a new focus on including consumers in the design center experience through special events and programs.”

Two new showrooms will be joining the center: Doris Leslie Blau, a high-end rug dealer; and Romo, a British fabric and wallcoverings company.

The following showrooms will open new locations in the Center on the second, third and fourth floors: AmericanEye; ARC-COM Fabrics, Inc.; Century Furniture; Cowtan & Tout;  Duralee Fabrics; Fabricut at J. Lambeth; Galleria Carpets & Rugs; Hines & Co.; Holland & Sherry; Holly Hunt; J. Lambeth & Co.; Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils; Michael-Cleary, LLC; Osborne & Little, Inc.; Pindler & Pindler, Inc.; Robert Allen; Scalamandré; Schumacher and Stark. Niermann Weeks will be represented by J. Lambeth and Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman furniture will be sold through Hines. 

C is for Chic
The contemporary Monaco chandelier by Hinkley Lighting features C-shaped arms in a brushed-caramel finish that support etched opal glass shades and hanging crystal balls. Available at Dominion Electric, this chic fixture is ideal for a low ceiling setting. dominionelectric.com; hinkleylighting.com 

Swedish Style
Inspired by an elaborate Swedish antique, the Roziere chandelier by Niermann Weeks features a balloon-like top resting on six simple plumes with a French gold-leaf finish. Six lights shine beautifully through the hand-strung crystals. niermannweeks.com

In Motion
Hand-formed glass scrolls create a sense of movement in the sculptural Taurus LED collection’s six-light pendant. Available at Annapolis Lighting in four color choices: Cognac (pictured), Fume, Sunrise and Root Beer. Polished chrome hardware adds to the contemporary look. annapolislighting.com

Global Effect
A favorite of designer Kristin Peake, the Muriel Chandelier from Oly Studio delivers high style with cast resin globes in an eye-catching metallic finish. An antiqued silver chain complements the soft luster and intricate details of the fixture. “I love the bubble-like effect of this chandelier,” says Peake. olystudio.com

Bare Bulb
Handcrafted by Curtis Micklish for CUTmodern, the mickRib table lamp’s curving maple ply sections are attached with steel bolts to create a structure that allows light to pass through and cast interesting shadows. The exposed bulb, a signature of the designer, adds interest to the lamp. cutmodern.com

Strung Up
Room & Board’s Pigeon Toe Pleated String Light Set is designed to illuminate your surroundings, both indoors and out. The shades are handcrafted on a potter’s wheel out of translucent porcelain by artisans in Portland, Oregon. Homeowners can connect up to three of these 10-light strings. roomandboard.com

Color Fresh
A bold palette characterizes Ethan Allen’s accent lighting options this spring. A wide range of bright hues enlivens the paper shades of small-scale table lamps and pendants—in crisp contrast to white suspension cords and glossy, lacquered-white bases. ethanallen.com

Style Statement
Wildwood’s Pigna Lamp is a favorite of designer Pamela Harvey. “This large-scale pineapple lamp will make a statement in any room,” she says. “Great details include the banding on the shade and a Lucite base that gives it a modern look.” Made out of Florentine ceramics in an antique gold-leaf finish, it measures 31 inches tall. wildwoodlamps.com 

In Transition
When interior designer Haleh Niroo visits High Point Market, she always stops by Fine Art Lamps. This year, a chandelier from the Liaison Collection caught her eye. “They used a classical Arts and Crafts skeleton and incorporated crisp, fresh hand-blown glass to make it new and transitional,” Niroo says. The chandelier is made with handcrafted metal and finished in antique hand-rubbed bronze or platinized silver leaf. fineartlamps.com

The Right Angle
Designed by Philip Jackson for Cattelan Italia, Zed is a geometrically angled floor lamp with an embossed, lacquered steel frame that’s available in matte white or graphite through Theodores in Upper Georgetown. The fixture measures a dramatic seven feet tall. theodores.com; cattelanitalia.com

A Flexible Design
Bocci’s 28d fixture is crafted from opaque milk glass and houses a low-voltage lamp. The 28d is designed to sit on a horizontal surface like a desk or table with the flexible cable coiled into a sculptural pattern that provides a cushioned surface for the glass to sit on. The fixture is available in a variety of colors through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com; bocci.ca

Champagne Cool
Created by New York-based design industry luminary Jamie Drake for Boyd Lighting, the Prosecco sconce echoes the rising bubbles in a glass of champagne. The fixture is also available as a chandelier and comes in white or yellow gold leaf, and in a variety of finishes. boydlighting.com

A Modern Glow
Nine lights and a smoked-crystal diffuser lend Graffiti 154-49 from Corbett Lighting a definite glow. A contemporary-style chandelier with an adjustable stem, Graffiti is available in Silver Leaf and Polished Chrome finishes through area Annapolis Lighting locations. 
annapolislighting.com  

Industrial Strength
Diesel extends its signature industrial style in clothing and footwear to a new lighting line for Foscarini. Inspired by the look of actual metal pipes, the Pipe lamp diffuses light across an entire surface. Available as a floor or table lamp, in white or gray. diesel.foscarini.com

Mid-Century Modern
From Rejuvenation’s Mid-Century collection comes the modern Astron Tri Chandelier. Scandinavian in style, this playful custom fixture is designed to evenly distribute light and minimize glare. A mahogany tri-spoke spreader holds aloft the painted and metal pieces that make up the outer ring, inner cone and ceiling canopy. rejuvenation.com 

French Flair
Inspired by a French apothecary light, the Coup pendant was designed by David Iatesta for use in the dining room, over the kitchen island or above a billiard table. Made of copper with a patinated finish, the fixture is available in custom sizes and finishes, with Edison bulbs that are in keeping with its style. davidiatesta.com

Inner Beauty
Bocci’s Series 28.37 pendant lamp is composed of glass spheres containing inner shapes, one of which is made of opaque milk glass and houses a low-voltage lamp. Series 28.37 is available in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes exclusively through Apartment Zero. apartmentzero.com; bocci.ca

All in the Details
The lantern-inspired Waterloo collection from Hudson Valley Lighting offers a slender, polished-nickel frame, faceted crystal spheres and details such as transparent candle covers, white fabric wiring and a diamond motif on the chain. dominionelectric.com; 
hudsonvalleylighting.com

Aged with Grace
The large-scale Axel Orb chandelier from Currey & Company conveys an air of rustic sophistication. A steel framework supports the fixture’s curved wooden slats, which are stained chestnut and then slightly washed to create an aged appearance. Available through Dulles Electric Supply. dulleselectric.com; curreyco.com

On the Table
Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for FLOS, Piani is an LED table lamp made from aluminum and ABS, a kind of thermoplastic that is heat-resistant. Available in white, green, black or red through Vastu in DC. vastudc.com; flosusa.com

Think Big
Cerno’s Silva Giant oversized floor lamp towers over the proceedings at seven feet tall from its tripod base. Handmade from walnut and aluminum with a linen shade, the forward-thinking fixture features dimmable, energy-efficient LED lighting. Also available as a table lamp. cernogroup.com

A Collaborative Effort
Design House Stockholm and Form Us With Love collaborate to create a chic, minimalist collection of suspension lights. The Form Pendants are made of blown glass and come in rectangular, triangular and circular designs. Homeowners may hang a single light for an understated look or several together for a bigger statement. designhousestockholm.com