This project was created in collaboration with interior designer Michelle Rohrer-Lauer for a bright, open-plan home where three distinct custom glass lighting installations share the same visual space.
The predominantly light and neutral interior provided the perfect backdrop for a carefully coordinated palette of warm amber, honey and natural glass tones. Rather than blending into the architecture, the handcrafted glass becomes a series of warm focal points, drawing the eye through the different areas of the open interior.
Above the kitchen island, a custom Bivalvia chandelier creates an organic sculptural composition, with individually handcrafted glass forms suspended across the length of the island. Its warm colors introduce depth and contrast against the pale kitchen and surrounding natural light.
Over the dining area, a custom Gleams chandelier continues the same warm palette in a completely different form. The elongated glass elements create a strong horizontal presence above the table while visually connecting the dining area with the lighting over the adjacent kitchen.
At the entrance, a dramatic Sunbeam chandelier introduces the third expression. Its elongated glass elements descend vertically through the taller architectural volume, creating a strong focal point that can also be seen from the kitchen, dining and living areas.
Because the Bivalvia, Gleams and Sunbeam installations are all experienced within the same open space, they were designed as a coordinated collection rather than as three independent chandeliers. Each has its own form, scale and character, while the recurring warm glass colors create continuity between them.
Against the home's bright, neutral architecture, the three installations become points of color, light and handcrafted glass - distinct pieces that together create a cohesive visual language throughout the interior.