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Lighting: All Lit Up

Whether made from glass, metal or natural elements, these designs really shine.

Article by Joanne Romero, Photos by David Croxford

Issue Date: (Wed) November 5, 2008

Suspension, 20-inch Arca Europa shade, $2,288

From left to right: Firefly small pendant in red/white shade, $198; Mesa pendant in black/white shade, $560; Dune pendant in mocha/white shade, $278

Mandala table lamp in Derain multishade, $1,260

(Above) Oggetti Luce Mondo lights, from INspiration/Honolulu Design Center, with satin nickel hardware.

Glass Glamour

Anything is possible with the advances in the glass industry. Pieces infused with radiant colors highlight unique, striking designs.

Urban Collection Acorn mini-suspension, mini-pendant, from City Mill, $21.99

Custom pendant light, from Island Glassworks, starting at $300,including hardware

Diva table lamp, from C. S. Wo, $165.50

Multiglass table lamp, from HomeWorld, $264.95

Striking Environment

Lighting made from nature’s elements borrow from Hawaii’s beauty.

STCR table lamp, from HomeWorld, $119

Cata capiz shell lamp, from C. S. Wo, $285.50

Nali Radica Stargaze table lamp, from C. S. Wo, $1,039.50

Carved Bird of Paradise table lamp, from Hawaiian Furniture & Lamp Company Inc., $220

Metallic Shine

Metal fixtures add a clean, modern touch to any stylish space.

Elf 15, from Lighting Concepts, $677

H-Series two-light sconce (model H1418), from
Lighting Concepts, $240

Sphere table lamp, from C. S. Wo, $392.50

Liso Bronze
table lamp, from
C. S. Wo, $172.50

Choose the Right Shape

You already know that changing to compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) from traditional light bulbs saves about three-quarters the electricity while emitting the same light and lasting 10 times longer. But, do you know how to choose one?

• The most popular CFL available is the spiral bulb (above). It is best used in desk, floor, shade and swing-arm lamps, wall lights and sconces that allow for ample air flow.

• A-type bulbs work well for lights with exposed bulbs, such as ceiling-fan light fixtures.

• Globe-style bulbs work best in places where you might want an attractive display of bulbs, such as vanity mirrors.

• Reflectors should be used for recessed lighting. They also work in uplight can fixtures, track and accent lighting.

Information provided by Hawaiian Electric Company. For more, visit
www.heco.com.