Natural Light, Open Space, and Recycled Glass with Custom Craft

Natural Light, Open Space, and Recycled Glass with Custom Craft

Design Feature: Natural Light, Open Space, and Recycled Glass

Some projects feel bright before the first light is ever installed. This home renovation was designed around one clear goal: a space that feels open, functional, and full of natural light. That is exactly the vision that Custom Craft brought to life in Kevin and Lisa’s home, inside and out.

before and after image of dated and modern kitchens

A Vision Built Around Light

The homeowner’s priorities were clear from the start: natural and decorative lighting, paired with a design that feels more open, more spacious, and more functional. This wasn’t a quick refresh; this renovation included both interior and exterior updates, all working toward a cohesive, elevated result.

modern kitchen with large granite island

Sean Dooley Photography

Creative Sparks

The inspiration leaned modern and organic: natural materials, an open-concept flow, and high-end finishes that feel warm rather than stark. The goal wasn’t to chase trends, but instead to create a space that feels good every day. The result is a home that feels substantially cleaner and lighter.

Videography by Edge of Cinema

The Role of Lighting

Bicycle Glass lighting helped bring the whole vision together—adding clarity where it’s needed, and softness where the space should feel calm. Custom Craft shared that one of the biggest reasons they chose Bicycle Glass with the homeowners was our material story: hand-blown lighting made from 100% recycled glass. It aligned with the project’s values, and it added a handcrafted, beautiful glow that feels right at home in a warm, organic design.

blue cabinet kitchen with large handblown glass globes over the kitchen island

Sean Dooley Photography

The Lighting Selections

For the kitchen island, the homeowners chose the 768 Swell Globes in Steel Blue, a rich tone that adds depth while still allowing plenty of light to shine through. Suspended above the island, the globes create a clean focal point and bring balance to the open-concept layout.

close up of the 768 steel blue globes
Featuring the 768 Swell Globes in Steel Blue

 

In the dining room, they selected two 763 Swell Sconces in Steel Blue with Brass hardware. The combination of blue glass and warm brass adds contrast and warmth, tying the spaces together while giving the dining area a softer, more intimate glow.

dining room sconces

Sean Dooley Photography

Featuring the 763 Swell Sconces in Steel Blue with Brass Hardware

Advice for Future Renovators

Their biggest tip is one we strongly agree with: choose the right team. Interview reputable contractors, ask about processes, and make sure you’re aligned on vision—especially on a renovation of this scale.

“Most importantly interview a reputable contractor to make sure it is a good fit and that their vision is similar or that they offer options the client may not have thought of.”

Project Partner: Custom Craft

This renovation was completed by Custom Craft. You can explore more of their work via their website and social media:

Videography by Edge of Cinema and Photography by Sean Dooley

Want Help Choosing Lighting for Your Renovation?

If you’re planning a remodel and want lighting that’s handcrafted, functional, and made from recycled glass, we’re here to help. Our team can recommend shapes, sizes, and hanging solutions that fit your layout and your goals.

Book a lighting consultation or browse our most popular pieces to start imagining the glow.

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