882 E High St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859)800-2481
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Saturday (11am-4pm)
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Lighting 101
A finished room layers three kinds of light.
Most rooms are under-lit, mis-scaled, or stuck on a single overhead. The fix isn't a brighter bulb — it's planning ambient, task, and accent layers that work together. Here's what each does, and what to shop for.
01 — Ambient
The overall light level
Usually a chandelier, pendant, flush mount, or recessed cans. Sets the room's brightness floor — without it, every other light reads as a spotlight on darkness.
Shop chandeliers & pendants →
02 — Task
Light where you do things
Reading lamps next to a chair, kitchen pendants over an island, vanity sconces beside a mirror. Specific, directional, bright enough for the actual task.
Shop floor lamps →
03 — Accent
The jewelry of the room
Table lamps on consoles, picture lights, sculptural sconces. They're rarely the brightest light in the room — they're the one you remember.
Shop accent lighting →The Edit
Pieces we're loving right now
Hudson Valley
Medina Table Lamp
$691.00
Abigail Ahern
Mushroom Cordless LED Lamp - Noir
$40.00
Arteriors
Glaze Small Flush Mount
$818.00
Gabby
Darcy Table Lamp, Black
$459.00
Mitzi
Beata Table Lamp
$450.00
Troy Lighting
Lush Table Lamp
$504.00
Hudson Valley
Calabria Table Lamp
$498.00
Abigail Ahern
Pandora Portable Table Lamp
$40.00
Arteriors
Halette Sconce
$818.00
Gabby
Vivek Console Lamp
$400.00
A note on choosing lighting
"A lamp doesn't have to be the loudest piece in the room. The right one is what makes everything else feel finished."
Katie DesMarais — Marais Home
The Brands
Lighting brands new to Kentucky.
A tightly edited roster of designer lighting houses — Four Hands leads the showroom floor, alongside Hudson Valley Lighting, Abigail Ahern, Arteriors, Gabby, Mitzi, and Troy Lighting — most rare or unavailable elsewhere in the Lexington market. (Four Hands is showroom-only.)
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Need help?
Lighting decisions are easier with a designer.
Bring us a room photo and rough dimensions and we'll talk through what's working, what's missing, and what fixtures to consider — single lamp or whole-room renovation. Available in person at our Chevy Chase showroom or as a virtual consultation with a Lexington interior designer.
Book a ConsultationMarais Home
882 E High St
Lexington, KY 40502
882 E High St
Lexington, KY 40502
Hours
Tues–Fri 10–5
Sat 11–4 · Mon by appt
Tues–Fri 10–5
Sat 11–4 · Mon by appt
Visit
(859) 800-2481
(859) 800-2481
Lighting Buying Guide
Frequently asked questions
What size chandelier do I need over a dining table?
A reliable rule: chandelier diameter (inches) ≈ dining table width (inches) minus 12. So a 48-inch wide table takes a 30–36-inch chandelier. Hang it 30–34 inches above the tabletop. Stop in the showroom and we will size it with you.
What lighting brands does Marais Home carry?
We carry Hudson Valley Lighting, Four Hands, Abigail Ahern, Arteriors, Gabby, Mitzi, and Troy Lighting for fixtures, plus a curated mix of designer table and floor lamps. New brands rotate through the showroom regularly.
Can you help me plan lighting for a whole room or renovation?
Yes. Our design services include lighting plans — fixture selection, scale, dimming, and layering. Available as a single-room consult or as part of a full-home design package.
Are your fixtures dimmable?
Most are. We will confirm dimming compatibility (LED driver vs. incandescent dimmer) when you are choosing.
Do you carry outdoor and wet-rated lighting?
We can source outdoor and damp/wet-rated fixtures from our lighting partners on request. Ask in the showroom or on a consultation call.
Where is Marais Home located?
882 E High Street, in Lexington's Chevy Chase neighborhood, on the E High Street design corridor.