We’ve written quite a bit about the popularity of rechargeable lamps, but could they also be tariff-proof? In researching another story, we spoke with several retailers about what accent categories have been the most impacted by tariffs. Nancy Mikulich, an interior designer and owner of Oasis Home in Asbury Park, N.J., said she has seen an uptick in lamp prices.
“But the counterweight to that,” she said, “is that a lot of companies are coming out with beautiful, functional, chargeable lamps. The average buyer is not as well-versed in that category. When they see a cool funky lamp, when you tell them it’s rechargeable and you can put it anywhere in your house, they don’t care how much it costs. It’s a novelty.”
A silver lining, to be sure.
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Lutron has introduced tunable white downlights and tape light under three distinct families: Ketra, Rania and Lumaris, which it says gives designers and other specifiers a simpler way to spec lighting across varying performance levels and budgets. Lutron also launched a bath control line which features a dimmer and night mode, a humidity sensor switch and a variety of Claro wall plates.
LeGrand recently introduced its surface-mounted, UL-listed countertop outlet that is in full compliance with the 2023 National Electric Code, which dictates that receptacles are no longer allowed in areas where plugs and cords could cause a safety hazard, such as along the side of a kitchen island or peninsula. LeGrand’s alternative, featured at last month’s Lightovation show, is less obtrusive and smaller than a pop-up outlet.
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Lostine, the Philadelphia-based product design studio, is expanding its iconic Edmund Collection with the debut of the Edmund Flush Mount. The piece is known for its sculptural wooden shade and oversized globe bulb.
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And here’s what’s new in outdoor lighting:
Kichler last month introduced the Prin Outdoor Collection, a modern take on colonial architecture that blends classic detailing with clean, contemporary lines. It includes DarkSky Approved options.
Lighting newcomer Alteck highlighted some of its best-sellers at Lightovation last month, all of which are wet-location listed to withstand rain and demanding conditions: the Key West double inverted woven LED pendant, Eclipse LED wall sconce, Layer wall sconce, Marilyn LED sconce, Roundabout LED sconce and the Tenere wall sconce.
Acclaim Lighting introduces Linear XTR H1, a precision-engineered, all-weather linear fixture and the brightest Acclaim linear fixture to date. It can achieve long runs up to 360 feet on a single driver, is available in both one-foot and four-foot lengths, and
features a variety of colors, beam angles, power options, and an extensive range of lens choices.
Lodes, a family-owned, Italian contemporary lighting brand, has an inaugural outdoor collection designed to be versatile and adaptable in either residential or hospitality settings. Each piece is designed to harmonize with its environment while prioritizing decorative expression, the company said. They are designed for long-term reliability across diverse environmental conditions with various IP-rated solutions, as well as IK ratings, which measure impact resistance. In addition, the fixtures have modular and replaceable components so they can be repaired or recycled at the end of their life.
