luminous nw Very true. I guess I'm biased because no one picks lamps they don't like the look of (though as your article suggests, there is a bit more than "liking" the lamp), but few people think about what type of lighting effect they want. Thanks to your article, maybe a few more people will!

ilenegross Having just moved into a new house this article provided the needed information I require regarding lighting. One question. I just had built a custom "live edge table" for my dining room. 46"x100". Any thoughts or photos would be appreciated. Just artwork and applied molding will be in the room. Custom but simple parson chairs will be used not to fight with the beauty of the table. Since the chandelier is so vital to this room I could use some design help.