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Lightovation HighLIGHTS

Lightovation is North America’s largest and most comprehensive residential lighting show, spanning 1 million square feet. Industry professionals from across the country attend the show to discover new products and explore the latest trends across every category of home lighting—including indoor and outdoor, decorative and architectural, ceiling fans, smart systems, and more. Continue reading to see our top picks from the show.

Maria’s Favorite Finds

The beautiful flowering branches of the Fiori Chandelier by Lib & Co. are finished in gold leaf with intricate glass blossoms in clear and frosted white glass. Each petal is delicately shaped to catch and diffuse the light. The 2 colors of flowers provide a layered, ethereal glow. It’s a showstopper and certainly caught my eye!

This organically shaped Ibiza Chandelier by Palecek offers cool vibes at a large scale. It’s made of natural abaca rope hand-twisted and embedded in a fiberglass shell. It comes with a champagne finished powder coated metal canopy hanging kit and adjustable cable wires which are easily cut, and allows customizable hanging heights. The movement in this piece is unlike no other. 

Contact Maria, our Troy Lighting Specialist, at mariak@caidesigns.net.

Amy’s Favorite Finds

A few themes at Lightovation stood out to me. Jewelry-inspired collections made a strong showing, with lighting that felt more like wearable art than a traditional fixture. Ceramic materials were everywhere. Color was used more across collections, and glass florals appeared as bold, sculptural focal points.

The Lyric collection by Hubbardton Forge draws inspiration from the sculptural talents of jewelry designer Ori Goldberg. Ori brings his hand hammered metal techniques to the lighting world. Abstract oval rings are free moving and can be positioned to suit the design of the space. The collection has a kinetic energy that balances art and light. As with all Hubbardton fixtures, designers can select their desired metal finish. The Lyric becomes the focal point of any space.

Contact Amy, our Denver Lighting Specialist, at amyz@caidesigns.net.

Julie’s Favorite Find

The Fiorello collection by Corbett was a showstopper right when I saw it! Its large scale and beautiful omission of light is so uniquely stunning. Pairing the scale and light with the Patina Brass finish and glass shapes, the design immediately becomes a work of art. The chandelier can be adjusted to match the style and layout needed easily to bring the magic into anyone’s home.

Contact Julie, our Chicago Lighting Specialist, at juliej@caidesigns.net.


Melissa’s Favorite Find

The leather Urchin Chandelier by Ngala Trading Company comes in many sizes and leather colors. Each piece of leather is hand draped to give every piece a unique organic feel. I have all the colors and materials in the showroom for you to touch and feel.

Every piece from Ngala is hand-crafted by Artisans in South Africa. They use exotic materials and transform them into functional art. They like to call their products “Contemporary Safari Chic” There is nothing like their products in the market today!

Contact Melissa, our Arlington Heights Lighting Specialist, at melissaw@caidesigns.net or (847) 590-9835 x6781

Julie’s Favorite Find

Made in America from start to finish, the Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting Elevate Pendant with Frozen Pages glass is my favorite find.

Fine Art is one of my favorite lines because of the magic and craftsmanship behind every piece they make. The Elevate pendant series is a work of art as the light reflects and glows in every piece of glass. With several sizes, glass types and finish options available, you can make your very own work of art on your next project.

Contact Julie, our Chicago Lighting Specialist, at juliej@caidesigns.net or (312) 755-9163×7005

Maria’s Favorite Find

The Meshmatics Chandelier by Moooi is my favorite find. It is made with galvanized steel and brass. There is a single light source at the bottom inside the brass dome and illuminates the steel mesh structure. It’s available in 2 sizes.

This chandelier, designed by Rick Tegelaar, catches the eyes of many who walk by the showroom. The illuminated silhouette is a beautiful and soft display of sculptural light.

Contact Maria, our Troy Lighting Specialist, at mariak@caidesigns.net or (248) 822-1300×2370

Kishawn’s Favorite Find

The Mesa Mandrel Chandelier by Hammerton Studio is my favorite find. Alternating beads of artisan blown crystal glass and metalwork evoke the bold look of modern jewelry in this linear chandelier. There are options for colors of metal and glass.

Dimmability of the light and the length of the fixture allow for a moody feel in a dining space.

Contact Kishawn, our Denver Inventory Specialist, at denverinventory@caidesigns.net

Amy’s Favorite Find

The Bond Extra Large Pendant by Sans Souci is my favorite find.

This pendant had two glass elements; one convex, one concave fitted together with an integrated light source. Sans Souci’s signature nanocoating technology uses a thin and durable coating, which can be customized in the gradient, color and transparency to achieve the perfect finish for every piece in their collection.

The reflective properties of this technology are unlike anything else in the market. Their pieces combine artistry and unique designs offering designers the opportunity to create innovative installations that will captivate the viewer. I invite you to stop by the showroom in the Denver Design Center and see these beautiful pieces in person.

Contact Amy, our Denver Lighting Specialist, at amyz@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6976

Melissa’s Favorite Find

Geo Contemporary (Gaya, Lua, & Yan pendants pictured in our Arlington Heights showroom) is my favorite find for this month. Their unique collections offer endless possibilities to tailor ceramic finishes, cable colors, shapes and sizes.

Each piece is meticulously handcrafted from start to finish, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail, and unique lighting effects.

Contact Melissa, our Arlington Heights Lighting Specialist, at melissaw@caidesigns.net or (847) 590-9835 x6781

Melissa’s Favorite Find

The Parel Chandelier by Modern Forms is made with Spanish Alabaster beads strung in an LED loop and draped over a whimsical metal frame.

This piece is so unique and graceful, there is no other fixture that looks like this. It is truly a show stopper! Come into our showroom in Arlington Heights to see it for yourself.

Contact Melissa, our Arlington Heights Lighting Specialist, at melissaw@caidesigns.net or (847) 590-9835 x6781

Amy’s Favorite Find

The Buoy Double Cone Pendant by BOMMA is my favorite find. The collection was designed by Václav Mlynář, Creative Director of BOMMA. The fixture features an unusual light rod that runs through the entire core formed by a monumental hand-blown glass body.

When seeing this fixture in person, one is taken by the sheer size of the glass. The mastery to create hand blown glass at this scale is beautiful. The simplicity of the design with the ombre of a soft white color is understated and impactful. The method of using a sandblasted light core perfectly distributes the light throughout the entire glass form.

Contact Amy, our Denver Lighting Specialist, at amyz@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6976

Julie’s Favorite Find

The Palecek Corsica Pendant is wrapped in hand-woven lampakanay rope with an antique brass finish. The combination of organic materials with geometric curves is the perfect mix for the Corsica Pendant collection by Palecek. With four different sizes and two hand-woven colors, the ability to mix and match allows for unique designs.

It’s exciting that Palecek continues to evolve their lighting collections with beautiful natural materials for both interior and exterior that add elegance before you even open the door!

Contact Julie, our Chicago Lighting Specialist, at juliej@caidesigns.net or (312) 755-9163×7005