Our Story
Stories and projects
Nora Furnish started with a simple belief: a home should feel like the people who live in it, and nothing changes how a room feels faster than its light.
This is where we share what we have learned. Room by room guides, outdoor ideas and design concepts from our team, all in one place.

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Style and Trends
Entryway and Foyer Lighting: Designing a Memorable Welcome
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Indoor
Modern Ring Chandeliers: Choosing the Right Size and Finish
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Indoor
Crystal Chandeliers: Choosing Brilliance That Fits Your Room
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Design Concept
Indoor Boutique hotel lobby
Design Concept: The Alder Lobby
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Outdoor
Outdoor Wall Lights: Lanterns, Sconces and Beams for Every Entry
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Style and Trends
Hallway Lighting Ideas: Light the Length, Not Just the Ceiling
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Style and Trends
Dining Room Lighting Ideas Beyond the Chandelier
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Design Concept
Indoor Neighborhood restaurant
Design Concept: Corner Bistro
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Style and Trends
Kitchen Lighting Ideas: Layers That Make a Kitchen Glow
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Indoor
Marble and Travertine Lighting: A Buyer's Guide to Stone
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Indoor
Brass Lighting Guide: Solid Brass, Finishes and Patina
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Design Concept
Outdoor Rooftop terrace bar
Design Concept: Rooftop at Nine
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Indoor
Candle Chandeliers for Farmhouse, Classic and Modern Homes
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Outdoor
Landscape Lighting Ideas: How to Light a Garden at Night
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Outdoor
Patio and Deck Lighting for Long Evenings Outside
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Design Concept
Indoor Creative studio office
Design Concept: Maker Studio
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Indoor
Uplight or Downlight Wall Sconces: Which Direction Wins
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Style and Trends
How to Layer Lighting in a Living Room: A Designer's Guide
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Indoor
Chandelier Size Guide: Diameter, Drop and Proportion
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Design Concept
Indoor Home goods boutique
Design Concept: Linen and Oak
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Indoor
Hanging a Chandelier Over a Dining Table: Height and Size
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Style and Trends
Staircase Lighting Ideas for Safety and Style
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Design Concept
Indoor Open plan family kitchen
Design Concept: Family Kitchen
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Design Concept
Outdoor Walled garden courtyard
Design Concept: Garden Courtyard
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Design Concept
Indoor Hotel guest suite
Design Concept: Guest Suite
A lighting concept by our team
Design concepts are spaces imagined and lit by our team to show what our lighting can do. They are not client projects.
Planning a room?
Start with a guide above, or email us about your space and we will help you choose. We reply within one to two business days.























































