Custom lighting fixtures of brass are more expensive but also the most durable. Copper also develops a patina and lasts as long as brass, but with its higher price, the chances of copper custom light fixtures getting stolen are high. Other than brass and copper, the other metals that can be used in custom light fixtures include silver, bronze and nickel in different shades and finishes. Metal oxidation is the process whereby the metal on the custom light fixture reacts with the oxygen in the atmosphere to form the patina on its surface. While in case of some metals such as iron, steel or aluminum, this coating takes the form of unsightly rust and stains, in case of copper, brass, bronze, nickel, etc., the patina formed through metal oxidation gives an antique and classy feel to the surface of the light fixtures. Some customers insist that their metallic custom light fixtures come with a patina. This demand has helped develop the metal oxidation industry in custom lighting fixtures. For industrial use, special chemical solutions are used for treating the metal and helping it acquire a patina.

There are different chemicals used to get a patina of different colors on brass, bronze and copper. Some home-made treatment methods include scrubbing the metal surface with an abrasive pad and water or washing it in alcohol and treating it in ammonia solution. As mentioned earlier, forced oxidation of metal surfaces help prevent corrosion and increase the durability of the metal fixtures, apart from adding a classy and antique look to them.

A sample image of patina finish options:

A sample image of steel patina finish

We involve the client in every step of the creative process – from design to pattern creation, mold and sample creation, and, lastly, the production, dispatch and installation. Due to the level of continuous feedback required from the client, this process is necessarily iterative in nature. Once the final design is approved by all concerned, you are ready to receive an original lighting fixture, made especially for your space. Every custom made light fixtures from Arie Designs comes with the backing of 25 years of experience of the Louie Lighting group, and its quality is endorsed by the UL certification on each product.

Arie Designs, with an experience of over 25 years in the lighting industry, is one of the leading companies in the field of providing a custom made lamp – from ordering to delivery. The entire procedure is efficiently handled by Arie Designs’ team of competent staff, which takes care of the service, the quality and the design to ensure that your custom lamps reflect your choice and your status. At Arie Designs, we underscore that customers are getting a decorative custom made lighting fixture, rather than just a lamp. Our customers, who range from retail clients to lighting chain stores, restaurants, small and large companies, department stores and hotels, vouch for our commitment to cost and quality.

Our technical experts are ever ready to provide their suggestions regarding the size, wattage, placement, number of lamps, color, etc., based on the area for which you desire the custom made lamps. Making a custom lamp involves designing the lamp, approving the prototype and taking delivery of the finished product. Though it looks like a simple 3-step process, but much time and care go into each custom light fixture. It is much more difficult than meets the eye. From the designing process to the customized assembly, it is an expensive and time-consuming  process. For this reason, the art of making individualized, custom lamps is a dying art. Many companies now sell quickly-made mass-produced imported lamps. Arie
Designs is one of the few custom lighting providers, who take the pains to find out what the customer needs, customizes the product to meet the customer’s needs and then delivers – all this at an affordable price and meeting stringent quality norms.

A successful custom lighting manufacturer needs to have a fully equipped manufacturing facility to be able to control both quality and lead time. Custom light manufacturing involves design, engineering, making of prototypes, in-house manufacturing and assembly, custom finishing and color matching. Not to forget the field technical staff for prior consultation and after-sales service. Custom lighting manufacturers succeed through talented people and their determination to overcome any challenge to make your project work – from design to manufacturing to installation. The range of technical manpower required includes designers, manufacturing engineers, craftsmen, tool and die makers, welders, metal smiths, assemblers, painters and finishers.

Today’s marketplace abounds with discerning customers searching for products which can be customized. With the growing popularity of custom lighting fixtures, Arie Designs lets customers provide the complete creative input on how they want their custom lighting fixtures to look. Our customers are happy to tell us how frustrated and tired they are of only having the option of choosing from the lesser of two evils when it comes to lighting fixtures. Designers and retail customers are astounded by the wide range of colors, graphics, sizes and other customizable options offered by us. We can offer these custom lighting services to our clients without charging exorbitant prices.

Any competent custom lighting services provider shall be able to guide you through the requirement given the size and the function of the room being lighted. Custom lighting manufacturers can also help you determine the correct amount of wattage to properly illuminate a room. For example, to get the wattage required for a 12’ by 16’ room, multiply the room dimensions to get your total square footage (12 x 16=192). Then multiply the square footage by 1.5 for total illumination needed (192 x 1.5 = 288 watts). For specific task lighting within a space (for instance, the light needed on an island in your kitchen) multiply the square footage of the island (example: 8 by 4=32 sq feet) by 2.5 = 80.

So-called “smart” dimmers, driven by microprocessors, offer more convenience and functional choice. When you have several layers of light, smart dimmers can be set to various ambiences. Press one button for dining, another for lighting up homework, a third for party-time, and so on. Use multiple layers of light in the dining room. Chandeliers provide the central focus. Accent lights on either side of the chandelier and at the room’s perimeter brighten things up. Accessory lights on and/or over other furniture pieces fill in the background. Table lamps add a soft, humanizing touch to a dining room. Display them on a buffet or breakfront.

Our network of designers, manufacturing engineers, tool and die makers, welders, metal smiths, assemblers, painters and finishers bring an immense level of expertise and experience to their job. With in-depth knowledge of every step of the manufacturing process, they recognize and solve problems, resulting in effective control of quality, cost and schedule.

Simultaneously, the craftsmen are committed to getting the job done with creativity, skill and determination. We understand the competing demands of artistic vision, manufacturing, budget and timing. We collaborate with architects and designers to craft the concept into a feasible lighting fixture. We work with contractors to guarantee performance, ability to install, adherence to quality
norms (like UL certification, etc.), and on-time, on-budget delivery.

• Color – Pick a color scheme which matches the decor of the surrounding space and does not clash with it. At times, mix and match may fit, but it is not necessarily so.

• Shape – Apart from the traditional shapes, you can experiment with various shapes to give a contemporary look and feel. Anything goes, so long as it is functional and matches the furnishing.

• Size – Ensure that the light fixtures do not engulf all other fittings and furnishings in the room. After all, the light fixtures are there as just a part of the decor.

• Light-shade – The bulbs should be of a color which is in consonance with the functionality and the mood of the room.

• Height – The custom lighting manufacturers are the best guides about the heights of various light fixtures, from chandeliers to sconces and ceiling lamps, even the bulbs of floor lamps need to be at a certain height in order to maximize their effect.

• Accessories – The light fixtures can be accessorized depending on their function and the ambiance of the room.

• Quality – Ensure that the custom lighting manufacturers or custom lighting service provider has the necessary quality certification. There are many independent product safety certification organizations, attesting to the fact that the manufacturer adheres to the relevant quality norms. The most common among them is the UL certification.