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Interior Lighting for Designers, 3rd Edition $7.25 Lighting design is not a mysterious art form. It is a process. And like any process, it can be learned. Regardless of the space you are going to light . . . and regardless of the light sources available for your use, the process is always the same.—Gary GordonHere, at last, is the long-awaited Third Edition of the book that introduced two generations of architects and designers to the principles...

Interior Lighting for Designers, 3rd Edition $7.25 Lighting design is not a mysterious art form. It is a process. And like any process, it can be learned. Regardless of the space you are going to light . . . and regardless of the light sources available for your use, the process is always the same.—Gary GordonHere, at last, is the long-awaited Third Edition of the book that introduced two generations of architects and designers to the principles...

Geologic Pendant by ELK Lighting $153 A lighting fixture inspired by the Earth itself. The name of the ELK Lighting Geologic Pendant comes from the stratums of color along its hand-crafted glass shade. The swirling pattern of the shade yet reveals three distinct layers--green, amber and blue--those tones most representative of the Earth's surface. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Geologic Pendant is available with the following: Details:Multicolor hand-blown glass shadeMetal supportsSatin Nickel finishRound ceiling canopy72" Clear suspension cordUL ListedLighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Overall Hanging Length Adjustable to 82 In., Height 10 In., Diameter 6 In. Cord: Length 72 In.

Viviana Suspension by ELK Lighting $826.2 A modern interpretation of Mother Nature's handiwork. Featuring branches of Polished Chrome and clear glass "buds", the ELK Lighting Viviana Suspension provides delicate lighting with an added sparkle. Ten clear crystal florets house low voltage halogen bulbs for a sweet contemporary glow in the dining room or bedroom. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Viviana Suspension is available with the following: Details:Clear crystal floretsMetal frame with clear glass budsPolished Chrome finishRound ceiling canopy3' Suspension cablesUL ListedLighting: Ten 20 Watt 12 Volt Low-voltage Type G4 Halogen lamps (included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 5-7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Length 40 In., Width 20 In., Height 39 In., Overall Hanging Length Adjustable to 77 In.

Vesta Pendant by ELK Lighting $90 The ELK Lighting Vesta Pendant is a simple fixture that offers bright, warm lighting for the kitchen island or dining area. The glass shades are smooth and monochromatic and work with a number of design schemes. A Polished Nickel finish completes the soft contemporary look. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Vesta Pendant is available with the following: Details:Glass shadeMetal supportsSatin Nickel finishRound ceiling canopy72" clear cordUL ListedOptions:Shade: Cardinal Red, Royal Blue, Tobacco, or White.Lighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 12 In., Width 5 In. Hanging Length: Overall Length Adjustable to 84 In. Cord: Length 72 In.

Capri Pendant by Elk Lighting $153 This cone of light stands out from the rest with its pearlescent mosaic shade. The Elk Lighting Capri Pendant offers downward lighting with a warm glow, giving spaces a natural, earthy feel with a sense of elegance. Complement with the Capri Semi-Flushmount in the kitchen or dining area. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The Elk Lighting Capri Pendant is available with the following: Details:Flared Mosaic glass shadeMetal supportsSatin Nickel finishRound ceiling canopy72" Clear cordUL ListedLighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Overall Hanging Length Adjustable to 83 In., Height 11 In., Width 6 In. Cord: Length 72 In.

Football Pendant by ELK Lighting $104.4 Touchdown! The ELK Lighting Football Pendant encourages play and athleticism in kids of all ages. Whether updating the bar area or simply adding accent lighting to the kids' bedroom, this pendant is both playful and unique. Made of glass; includes 4' of adjustable cable. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Football Pendant is available with the following: Details:Brown glass football shadeMetal supportsSatin Nickel finishRound ceiling canopy4' adjustable suspension cablesUL ListedLighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Candelabra Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 5-7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Length 13 In., Height 8 In., Width 7 In., Overall Hanging Length Adjustable to 58 In.

Vortex Pendant by ELK Lighting $153 Add a whirlwind of color to modern lighting schemes with the ELK Lighting Vortex Pendant. The shade is an ellipse of hand-blown art glass. Its stunningly swirling pattern is available in two color palettes: blue, yellow and brown Celestial or the aptly named multi-colored Rainbow. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Vortex Pendant is available with the following: Details:Hand-blown glass shadeMetal supportsSatin Nickel finishRound ceiling canopy72" Clear suspension cordUL ListedOptions:Shade: Celestial, or Rainbow.Lighting: One 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 48 hours. Dimensions: Fixture: Overall Hanging Length Adjustable to 84 In. Shade: Height 12 In., Diameter 5 In. Cord: Length 72 In.

Lureau Sconce by ELK Lighting $79.2 Clean, modern style with excellent functionality. The ELK Lighting Lureau Sconce diffuses and warms the light with a soft fabric shade, creating a ray of natural-looking illumination along a wall. Its metal accents are finished in a chic Polished Nickel--a touch of elegance for the soft contemporary home. Founded in Eastern Pennsylvania in 1983, ELK Lighting designs and delivers "Lighting for Distinctive Homes." As such, the exclusive line of ELK Lighting products has extraordinary designer appeal matched by an emphasis on value and craftsmanship. The ELK Lighting Lureau Sconce is available with the following: Details:White fabric shadeTranslucent bottom diffuser with metal accentMetal supports Polished Nickel finishRectangular wall plateUL ListedLighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 5-7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 5 In., Depth 7 In., Width 13 In.

Should we use a lighting consultants?

We’re building on a large extension and had some input from an interior designer. She recommended strongly that we use a local lighting consultants to advice on type, placing etc of lights. We’ve never heard the term before and our friends think we’re mad to spend money on this. Has anyone used one and if so would you recommend it?
Phew, that’s a lot of questions Gare – I’ll have to think about them. Makes me wonder if the LC idea is more suitable for a total new build or a suite of offices. We just don’t want to make any mistakes – maybe we just need a better interior designer!

Hey Crosbie,

Good interior designers and architects can do a fair lighting layout. I hope I have not dissuaded you from making the appropriate decision. I have wired homes with 5 lights chosen by me, 10 new lights chosen by an architect, to over 400 lights with a professional lighting designer and complete home automation. They all looked great when done.

Yes and no.

The size of the addition, budget, and other things will help to determine.

Questions to answer first:

1) What is your overall budget?

2) What will the lighting consultant charge? (If you have an architect, they normally incorporate all design features)

3) What will the cost of the fixtures and layout they specify cost? (they tend to lean toward high-end, whis is great if money is not the object – see 1 above)

4) How large of an area is it?

5) How many rooms and type of rooms?

6) Does the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in your area mandate specific type(s) of lighting in certain areas?

7) At what point does it make sense to hire a consultant?

What other homes have they done in your area?

9) Will they provide you with a list of three people who have had comparable projects completed in the last year, people you may contact?

10) Are you looking at automated systems, such as Lutron, Litetouch, Crestron, etc?

11) What are your lighting needs, mood, accent, general area, art, scene?

Perhaps an electrical contractor proficient in homes of your home’s stature could do what is needed without the designer’s input, this is Design/Build. However, if you want concise competitive bids, you need to have all of the plans in place.
There are lots more. If you can modify your question (can this be done) to incorporate some of these, that would be nice.

I will be glad to be a little more specific then, if you like.