LIGHTING AS ART
Selecting the right fixtures for each space of the home
By Steve Nadell
The right lighting is essential, not just for function but also as a critical element of any home’ s design plan. Yes, overhead lighting can provide illumination throughout a space, task lighting is key for specific activity areas and accent lighting can focus on certain areas or items, spotlighting a nook, a special piece of furniture or a work of art. But what if the lighting is the art?
That’ s one of the driving forces behind the success of Corbett Lighting, one of the industry’ s premier luxury lighting manufacturers and winner of some of its most prestigious awards, including“ Lighting Manufacturer of the Year.” Two fixtures created by Troy-CSL Lighting Inc., the parent company of Corbett— Manhattan for Corbell Lighting and Epic for Troy Lighting— occupied two of the four finalist spots for the 2016 Pinnacle Awards, which spotlight the best in design quality within the home furnishings industry.
Needless to say, Steve Nadell, president of Troy-CSL Lighting, understands the art of illumination. The 38-year lighting industry veteran has his finger on the pulse of the latest trends. He recently shared his insights on the importance of refreshing your lighting often, and how the right fixture has the ability to transform a space well beyond a simple light source.
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