Hang it all
No matter what your decorating style, from clean modern lines to rule-bending eclectic, a swanky ceiling fixture can transform a lackluster room into something fabulous. Whether you suspend a pendant in the entry or dine beneath a stunning chandelier, the range of lighting options is enormous. Tha'’s why we've stepped in to recommend a few favorites. These beauties bring sexy back with curvaceous forms, natural materials, and peekaboo holes. - HOLLY BECKER
Peekaboo Pendant
J Schatz, www.jschatz.com. This flirty little number allows light to peek through three circular openings. It can also be installed as either a canopy ceiling light or track light and is available in six colors; 7 inches high and 5 inches wide; $235.
Orbit Chandelier
Patrick Townsend, www.areaware.com; a spiderweb-like structure connects minibulbs resulting in a uniquely beautiful design; 32 inches high and 32 inches wide; $450.
Loop Pendant
Available locally at www.simplementeblanco.com. Handmade in Boston and beautifully crafted, this pendant is not too feminine but definitely soft, and oh so elegant; 12 inches wide and 15 inches high; $240.
Bubble Chandelier
Lindsey Adelman Studio, www.lindseyadelman.com; with exquisite craftsmanship, including hardware plated in 24 karat gold and glass incorporating the murrine technique first used by the Romans, this jaw-dropping chandelier will seriously transform your space. Dimensions vary. Prices start at $4,200.
The Coral Pendant
Design Within Reach, www.dwr.com. This show-stopping untreated hoop pine pendant designed by David Trubridge introduces an earthy element to its modern form. And it casts pretty shapes on the ceiling when illuminated; 23.5 inches in diameter; $500.
Marania Pendant Lamp
Available locally at www.simplementeblanco.com. Wooden strips are twisted to form an organic orb; 18 inches wide and 16 inches tall; $240. 