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Bathroom & Vanity Finishes & Style Pendants

October 29, 2026

Ribbed Glass, Alabaster and Cement: The Lighting Materials of 2026

Ribbed glass, alabaster, hammered glass, cement and felt all soften light and hide the bulb. What each material does, and where it belongs.

Finishes & Style Pendants Sizing & Placement

October 23, 2026

Rick's Fall Pick: The Amber Glass Pendant That Welcomes Every Guest

Once a season I pick the one light from our range I would hang in my own home. For fall, it is the Aenon amber glass pendant in the entry, plus the room I would build around it.

Chandeliers Finishes & Style Pendants

September 20, 2026

Sculptural Light Fixtures: A Practical Design Guide

Explore sculptural light fixtures with practical guidance on styles, scale, finish, and placement. Learn how to choose pieces that elevate any room.

Ceiling Lights Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 14, 2026

Kitchen Lighting for Low Ceilings Guide

Discover expert kitchen lighting for low ceilings. Learn fixture selection, layered lighting, and layout rules to maximize headroom and style in your space.

Ceiling Lights Pendants Sconces

September 10, 2026

8 Small Entryway Lighting Ideas That Welcome You

Small entryway lighting ideas for tight foyers: sconces, pendants, flush mounts, and layering, matched to real clearance and ceiling height constraints.

Chandeliers Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 8, 2026

Dining Room Ceiling Lighting Guide for Perfect Illumination

Discover how to choose and position dining room ceiling lighting for style, function, and comfort. Get expert sizing, output, layering, and installation tips.

Ceiling Lights Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 5, 2026

Kitchen Lighting for a Vaulted Ceiling: Where the Beam Actually Lands

Kitchen lighting for a vaulted ceiling, planned around where the beam actually lands: fixture choices, hang heights, slope-rated hardware, and dimming.

Kitchen & Dining Pendants

September 4, 2026

Pendant Lights Over a Dining Room Table: A Complete Guide

Written by Rick Kovac, COO of Golden Lighting The takeaway: A pendant over a dining table is a math problem before it's a style problem — get the width, height, count, and light quality right, and almost any fixture you...

Finishes & Style Kitchen & Dining Pendants

August 25, 2026

Gold and Glass Pendant Lights: A Practical Design Guide

Gold and glass pendant lights bring warmth and glow to kitchens, dining areas, and entryways. Learn how to pair finishes, sizes, and bulbs

Finishes & Style Pendants

August 19, 2026

Hand Blown Glass Pendant Lamp Buying Guide

Compare hand blown glass pendant styles, size them correctly with Golden Lighting's Surface Rule, and avoid the sizing and citation mistakes most buying guides get wrong.

Kitchen & Dining Pendants

August 18, 2026

Breakfast Nook Lighting Made Simple

How to size, place, and light a breakfast nook: fixture selection, mounting height, footcandle targets, and finish pairings from Golden Lighting.

Kitchen & Dining Pendants Sizing & Placement

July 31, 2026

Master Your Kitchen Lighting Layout in 2026: A Pro Guide

Master your kitchen lighting layout with expert spacing, lumen, and layering rules. Create a functional, shadow-free space using our proven planning framework.

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