Our Design & Inspiration Category

I have been meaning to post this since last Christmas! (yikes! it’s been 2 whole months already!) We had a very sweet young girl come to us with an old teapot that had been in her family for a while. Her parents had just gone with a contemporary remodel and her mom seemed sad that she could not figure out how to place this old world piece into her new design. We just thought it was the sweetest gift and it turned out so cool that I had to share! The old teapot, which came to us rather tarnished, was transformed into a sassy lamp! Hooray! Now with a haute contemporary lampshade it can fit right in as a memorable conversation piece! We don’t know what lampshade they chose, so I’ve edited a few images. Let me know which one is your favorite to use in a contemporary setting, or you can send a lampshade image and we’ll try it on. I am looking forward to getting some images back of the lamp in it’s new home and to see what style shade they’ve chosen!

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January 17th 2011, Texas Lightsmith received the long awaited Patent for the Luminescent Series products.
The Luminescent Series was created as an innovative new product line for the kitchen and bath design industry that sets the company above it’s competitors by showing the innovative design capability of the multi-talented metal and glass company. Illuminated glass range hoods and unique stained glass aprons on copper and bronze kitchen sinks form a unique family of luxury kitchen products. Since 1995 Texas Lightsmith provides the highest quality craftsmanship of the olden days and the exciting fruition of innovative design.

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October 25th at 8:30pm e/p on the DIY channel, Texas Lightsmith steals the show with the “Venetian Oil rubbed bronze” Wavefront Copper Apron Sink.
Mariah and Jarvis Herndon get help from James Young on episode 303 of “I Hate my Kitchen”. Using some great techniques, James teaches Jarvis and Mariah how to attain a French country kitchen style to transform their hated, dated kitchen. The Texas Lightsmith copper wave front sink was a star show piece for the kitchen and the install was a snap! Paired with oil rubbed bronze fixtures the “Venetian oil rubbed bronze” copper sink not only matched the fixtures to the T but showed off some fabulous granite accents as well!
They distressed the cabinets simply by first painting them black, covering with a muted green coat of paint and then applying a light sanding; which turned out to be a great color choice with the beautiful granite and incredible sink! Mariah and Jarvis won’t be hating their kitchen anymore!
Be sure to watch/DVR the show for a terrific “how to” on the brick back-splash!
The show airs again a few more times through out November, so check your local listings for “I Hate my Kitchen” on the DIY network!!

We recently, by some stroke of luck found out about houzz.com. This website is an amazing resource! I can not begin to tell you how full of wealth this site is for anyone! A strong community of Architects, Designers, Homeowners and Merchants all coming together harmoniously sharing products ideas and resources in a fun, informative and social way. I think every website strives to reach the type of interaction they have achieved. All I am left wondering is how did I not hear of them much sooner? Why are you still reading this? Get on over to www.houzz.com and check out Texas Lightsmith while you’re there!

From the blog of Toni Sabatino, “STYLE……………It’s all about the CONTEXT (surrounding conditions, the circumstances or events that form the environment within which something exists or takes place). Whether dressing yourself, furnishing a room or creating a meal, everything should be complimentary. If everything and everyone complimented everything and everyone the world would be a well organized, beautiful and happy place!”

You must see this blog, Toni Sabatino is one of our wonderful interior design clients who we really enjoy working with an it’s always a treat to see the finished photos! Take a trip over to Toni’s Blog and show her some love!

While many people are falling in love with copper range hoods, we also have quite a few pioneers of design who are decorating the kitchens of the world with nickel silver, bronze, and new custom designs in stainless steel. I am always amazed how every custom range hood ordered is never like another, they are like snowflakes (but much heavier!) Each one having been carefully picked out by the customer, getting to choose the shape of the body, the material, and the finish. Optionally choosing a border that no one else has with that body design, it’s amazing how many combinations you can come up with… crown , no crown… hammered, smooth soft or hard distressed, 20+ available borders, pot rails or you can create your own by sending us sketches! You can add a Luminescent Series™ border or crown with custom fused glass or stained glass….I mean, it’s just incredible! Once the details have been chosen we get right to work on the drawings… accurate dimensioned drawings that we create the range hood from, it’s a wonderful, never the same process with each customer. Keeping us on our toes, and we love it!

Why sacrifice form? I totally agree with this writer below, your sink plays such a huge role in the daily workings of your kitchen. The Texas Lightsmith® Classic Line and the Luminescent Series™ solve the dilemma of function, being a versatile tool as well as a beautiful accent.

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“…When it comes to kitchen decor, the sink has a major role to play in accentuating the charm of your kitchen. On a daily basis, it witnesses a number of activities and undergoes plenty of pressures. Therefore, it becomes of utmost importance to ensure the practicality of the kitchen sink, in terms of its functioning…”

“…Apart from fulfilling the utilitarian purpose, the kitchen sinks today serve as a great decoration…”

by: Kitchen Design | Small Kitchen Design | Kitchen Decoration.

The Luminescent Series™ by Texas Lightsmith:

Changeable Sink-Front Panels!? From traditional to contemporary to new vintage, this design has it all… and then transforms into another style the very next day! This new creation from Texas Lightsmith is just what the doctor ordered for anyone who loves all the different styles and would love to have a different kitchen every day. How does this work? Simple… a few turns and switch-a-roo, like magic you have a new ambiance, feel, and mood in one of your most cherished spaces.

glass front farm house sink

farm house sink, luminescent series

via Texas Lightsmith: Custom Hand Crafted Range Hoods, Farm House Sinks, Lighting Fixtures, Sconces, Pendant Lights, Chandeliers, Pot Racks, Copper, Brass, Bronze, Nickel Silver, Luminescent Series Range Hoods and Sinks..

Home of the Year 2010 | Mountain Living.

Entries must be postmarked by July 15, 2010, to be eligible.

Mountain rustic or ski-lodge chic? Inviting homeowners, designers, builders and architects to show off their projects for the Mountain Living 2010 Home of the Year Award. Funky or formal, laid back or lively, Mountain Living would love to see where you live. The winner will be featured in the November/December 2010 issue of Mountain Living magazine!!

It’s time to pick up your copy of Mountain Living Magazine! Rich textures and incredible homes are featured in this months issue. The featured project is called Fairway Lodge in Telluride, CO by Brewster McLeod Architects.

It's always amazing to see the light fixtures in thier home!