Tagged: minimal

June 18, 2014

Kartell Furniture

I bet that most of you didn’t know that Switch also carries furniture! Check out some fantastic pieces from our Kartell line!

June 11, 2014

The Crane House

Crane House is located on the coast of Sonoma, CA. The craggy coastline features natural arches, long sandy beaches, secluded coves, open grasslands and forested hills. This is an ideal area for fishing, abalone diving, or just listening to the pounding of the surf and watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Our own Drew Dearwester was the head designer on this project, which was completed a few years back, but we’re still really proud of his accomplishments!

Check out the video and photos:

June 6, 2014

Featured: LIM Floor Lamp

Today’s featured product is the LIM Floor Lamp by Pablo! The LIM showcases a minimal design with a high output LED light source.

One of the really cool features in the design of LIM is the incorporation of high powered magnets which are used to adjust the height of the fixture!

“LIM is a revolutionary, ultra-slim LED task light that is as fun to use as it is functional.” -Pablo

June 4, 2014

Our Top 5 Desk Lamps for Your Office

Today we’re here to share with you our top 5 picks for the best desk lamps for your office! The fixtures we chose for this (exclusive) list were chosen because they are all the most functional and classic fixtures that would fit into any space nicely. These aren’t really in any particular order (we could never settle on an absolute favorite)!

One:Artemide Tolomeo Table

The first fixture on our list is the Tolomeo Table by Artemide. We love this fixture for its classic design and maximum flexibility. Tolomeo Table features an arm with a joint in the middle, and the ability to rotate 360 degrees. The head also rotates 360 degrees, so we aren’t kidding when we say this fixture is flexible! Tolomeo also has the option to come as an LED with a setting in which you can adjust the color temperature from cool to warm. That’s pretty amazing. To top it all off, it’s available in multiple colors and sizes, so it can easily be incorporated into any design style!

Two: Artemide Tizio

Artemide really knows their stuff. Our second fixture is their Tizio Lamp.
Tizio is also well know for its timeless design (it was first designed by Richard Sapper is 1972!) and functionality. The lamp features two arms with counter weights you can adjust to fit your lighting needs. It uses a halogen light source, and is available in a classic or mini version.

Three: Marset Polo

Next up is Marset’s Polo Lamp. Designed by Joan Gaspar in 2012, we enjoy the clean minimalism of this lamp! It’s LED and provides a wonderful, direct light for a workspace. Polo is available in white or black matte.

Four:Pablo Pixo

If you visit our blog regularly, then you already know of our love for the Pablo Pixo Lamp! This little lamp has great versatility with an arm that both tilts 180 degrees and rotates a full 360 degrees! The head can also do a full rotation. Pixo is an LED that has two brightness settings, and it even showcases a USB charging port right on the fixture!

Five: Anglepoise Original 1227

Our final product for this list is the Original 1227 from Anglepoise. If the Tizio is an old, yet classic design, then the Original 1227 is an ancient classic design! This collection was originally designed by George Carwadine in 1934! How is that for standing the test of time? The Original 1227 uses spring technology to accomplish ultimate flexibility and balance, plus it comes in a wide array of colors!

Want to learn more about any of the products we’ve mentioned? Contact us!

May 20, 2014

The Disapearing Act: Using Minimal Lighting

Not all fantastic lighting needs to be the center of attention. Sometimes the fact that it’s not the center of attention is part of what makes it so fantastic. Maybe you have a wonderful view or a great architectural space, and you don’t want to draw attention away from those details.

Here are some of our favorite products that seem to ‘disappear’ into their surroundings. They don’t draw your eye away from the rest of the space, but they do add a subtle design element that will enhance it.

Fairy by Leucos