Glen Ridge still lights its streets with gas lamps. Walk through the historic district at dusk and you see how much soft, low light does for a Victorian porch or a Tudor gable.
Inside these houses we work around plaster ceilings, original woodwork and period detail. Warm, dimmable light. Fixtures that look right for the house. Modern light only where a kitchen or bath really needs it, and kept discreet.
Outside, the gas lamps set the tone. We keep porch, path and garden light warm and low, with shielded fixtures, so it sits next to the streetlamps instead of outshining them.
What fits Glen Ridge
Lighting design for Glen Ridge homes and businesses
Residential
Victorians, Tudors, Colonial Revival and Arts & Crafts houses.
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Glen Ridge FAQ
What color temperature works best in a historic home?
Around 2700K, sometimes warmer. Anything cooler makes old wood and plaster look gray.
Can modern LED fixtures look right in a Victorian?
Yes, if you pick the right shape and a warm lamp. Most visitors won’t know they’re LED.
Do you light porches?
All the time. A porch light should be soft enough to sit under and still bright enough to find the keys.
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