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Notes from the studio
From the journal
Washi paper pendants: why the Japanese tradition still works
A short history of washi paper lighting from Noguchi's 1951 Akari series, why the diffusion is unmatched, how the paper ages, care, and where it is wrong.
Read moreLayering light: how table lamps, pendants, and wall sconces work together
The three layers of home lighting (ambient, task, accent), why one fixture is never enough, and a room-by-room plan with bulb temperatures and lumens.
Read moreHow high to hang a dining-room pendant
The 30 to 36 inch rule for dining pendant height, plus how to adjust for ceiling height, multiple pendants, and table length to fixture width ratios.
Read morePendant lighting for low ceilings: 5 fixes that work
Five practical fixes for hanging pendant lighting in rooms with 8 or 8.5 foot ceilings, including drop limits, semi-flush options, and what to avoid.
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