Light & Glow
Everything I've learned about lighting a mid-century home — globe pendants, sunburst fixtures, warm bulbs, dimmers, and how to layer it all for a golden-hour glow.
Why Globe Lights Define Mid-Century Style
If one fixture says mid-century, it's the globe. Here's why it endures, and how to use one well in a warm modern home.
The Sunburst Light: A Mid-Century Icon
The sunburst is the most dramatic mid-century fixture there is. Here's how to use one and still let the room breathe.
Layering Light in an Open-Plan Mid-Century Home
Open plans are gorgeous and hard to light. Here's how we layered light across our flowing mid-century space.
Warm Metals: Brass and Copper in Mid-Century Lighting
Brass and copper are the warm metals that make mid-century rooms glow. Here's how to use them without it looking like a theme.
How to Light a Conversation Pit
A sunken seating area is merciless under a bright overhead. Here's how to light a conversation pit warmly and safely.
Choosing a Pendant for a Mid-Century Dining Table
The dining pendant is the statement light of a mid-century home. Here's how to choose and hang one that anchors the room.
Wall Sconces That Feel Mid-Century
Sconces are the most underused fixture in most homes. Here's what makes one feel mid-century, and where to put them.
Dimmers and the Golden-Hour Glow
A dimmer is the cheapest luxury you can add to a room. Here's why I put one on nearly every light in our canyon house.
Lighting Clerestory and High Windows
Clerestory windows are a gift by day and a problem at night. Here's how we light our tall, glassy rooms after dark.
Warm Bulbs: The Mid-Century Secret
You can hang the perfect mid-century fixture and ruin it with the wrong bulb. Here's the bulb that makes a room glow.