Robert Sonneman, founder of SONNEMAN – A Way of Light, celebrates six decades of leading lighting innovation forward. Sonneman, a champion of modern design and pioneer of modern lighting discusses his earliest experiences with design, his steadfast belief in modernism and where he thinks design is headed next.
At their very best, kitchens are bright and airy, setting the stage for where families gather and prepping the surfaces for where everyday cooking takes place. We perform many tasks—chopping, cooking, dining and more—in this functional, high-traffic room at home, making it decisive to illuminate properly.
When selecting a pendant light over your dining table, its shade materiality and translucency have the ability to impact its lighting output. Metal and opaque shades, like the Koma Edo Pendant, focus distributed light downward onto your surface, making it an ideal option for a cooler, calmer atmosphere.
Recessed lighting is an elegant, efficient option for illuminating smaller transitional spaces with less access to natural light. The Intervals Recessed Downlights System contains all the components you need to get started with a variety of sizes and trim options.
“When something is designed from a modern perspective, form and function are inextricably linked,” says Robert Sonneman, SONNEMAN founder and designer, adding, “The right decisions around lighting should never come at the expense of this perfect marriage in design.”
SONNEMAN launched its new, revitalized e-commerce site experience in September 2022 in response to increased demand for sophisticated, minimalist lighting designs for residential and commercial environments.
For almost 6 decades, Robert Sonneman, founder of the eponymous world-renowned lighting design studio, pioneered modern lighting and revolutionized the way we illuminate residential and commercial spaces. His minimalist modern designs have pushed the boundaries of illumination within architectural and residential environments.
Lighting is an essential and critical element in any modern interior. Creating a careful mix of the right types of home lighting has the power to shift your environment and mood from intimate and relaxing to energizing and social at the flick of a switch.
The right combination of modern lighting ideas can transform your dining room, leveraging the power of light to transform your existing space into a warm and hospitable place to dine.
Once considered a rare workplace benefit offered to a select few, working from home is now the everyday routine of many. Although some may find the process of designing a home office daunting, working from home offers the unique opportunity to create an environment of your own outside of typical office accommodations, one where tailored furniture, shelving and—perhaps most importantly—lighting are able to improve focus, productivity and wellbeing.
