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The Importance of Using a Custom Lighting Company
If one is seeking an elevated design perspective for a home or space, then hiring a custom lighting company is essential. Whether you live in a beautiful estate or a modest duplex, make it stunning. A custom lighting company such as ADG Lighting is client-driven,...
Lighting Design: A Brief History
We can safely say that everything that exists has evolved, including lighting design. Until the eighteenth century, there were two sources of light. Daylight was available during the day, and there was firelight or flames at night. The speculation is that the...
Female Interior Designer Andrée Putman
Female interior designer Andrée Putman was born Andrée Christine Aynard on December 23, 1925, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. You could say that her family was somewhat colorful. Putman’s paternal grandmother, Rose de Montgolfier, had ancestors that invented the...
Female Architect Denise Scott Brown
Denise Scott Brown wasn’t only a female architect; she was also a writer, educator, and entrepreneur, establishing the architecture firm Venturi, Scott Brown, and Associates with her second husband, Robert Venturi. Both played a pivotal role in twentieth-century...
Honoring Female Furniture Designer Charlotte Perriand
We continue to honor Women’s History Month with female furniture designer and architect Charlotte Perriand. Way ahead of her time, evidence of her progressive mentality was shown at the Brussels International Exposition of 1935 with the “House for a Young Man.” The...
Female Designers: Ray Eames, Our Top Pick
Contrary to popular beliefs, female designers aren’t just limited to fashion. Working in several mediums is just one of the reasons why we are starting off Women’s History Month with Ray Eames as our top pick for female designers. She certainly is one of the best...
Honoring Female Sculptor Augusta Savage
March kicks off Women’s History Month! Today, we honor female sculptor Augusta Savage. She is one artist we need to take extra time to admire. Her humble beginnings don't even begin to capture what she had to endure. Augusta Savage was born on February 29th, 1892. Her...
Black Interior Designer Cecil Hayes
Before being an influencer became an occupation of sorts, we had people such as Black interior designer Cecil Hayes. She is one of many Black interior designers, but she has done an incredible amount of influencing through her many “firsts.” Cecil Hayes is known...
Black Architect Julian Abele’s Undeniable Genius
We continue to honor Black History Month in the world of design and architecture by celebrating the life of Black architect Julian Francis Abele. He was born on April 30th, 1881, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His education included Cheyney University, where he did...
Black Designers: Their Talent Was Real and Their Intentions Pure
As we researched Black designers for Black History Month, we were bombarded with the unfair treatment and conditions that Black designers had to endure back in the day. So we are all left with many mental pictures of the trauma that pioneers of black designers such as...
Furniture Design Handcrafted by ADG Lighting
When we think of influential architects, we usually think of the buildings they designed that stand as a constant reminder of their formidable talent. Most, if not all, of these architects were trailblazers. But did you know that some of the most expensive current...
Beverly Hills Homes Get Their Lighting From the Gods
Some information isn't always known to the public. So, if you’re not a savvy realtor such as Josh Flagg from the Bravo network show “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” or a top-tier architect or high-end interior designer, you might get left out. Beverly Hills...
Restaurant Lighting Companies and Their Importance
First of all, not all restaurant lighting companies are created equal. You can tell because not all restaurants have the same ambiance. So much goes into making the ideal lighting for a specific restaurant, including: The mood you want to convey The character of the...
Interior Designer Jean-Michel Frank
Jean-Michel Frank was a very significant interior designer of his time. He was born in Paris, France, in 1895 to a very prominent and wealthy family. His father was a banker by the name of Leon Frank, and his first cousin was a gentleman named Otto Frank, who happened...
Custom Lighting Manufacturers Do Create the Best Choices
When we speak of custom lighting manufacturers, we refer to our work here at ADG Lighting. Truthfully speaking, there aren’t very many custom lighting manufacturers like us! So what do custom lighting manufacturers do that’s so special? Keep reading… After being in...
A Special Holiday Message
As the holiday season approaches, we are so grateful for each and every one of you who have supported us. Whether you’ve purchased one of our custom lighting fixtures or called to inquire about some specific information, or even if you just visited our website or read...