We loved this photo from the Hinkley website, since it could be our own Lisa McDennon modeling!

Remember earlier this year when we announced Lisa McDennon’s inclusion in Hinkley Lighting’s website and nationwide catalog? Lisa was extremely flattered to be chosen as one of their top picks for giving “Lighting Style Tips and Ideas from Fabulous Designers“, and was even quoted in the blog as saying she looked forward to a long relationship with the distinguished brand.

And that turns out to have been quite the prediction—we don’t want to spill the beans, but keep your eye out for some exciting news here on the LRM Interior Design blog about that very thing! In the meantime, we wanted to talk a little bit about why Lisa felt so privileged to be included in Hinkley’s cadre of favorite designers.

Hinkley Lighting has been in existence for almost 90 years, and still holds a strong reputation for quality in construction, superb functionality and beauty in design. Phil R. Hinkley founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922, and the first catalog did not feature any designer style tips, only fourteen copper light fixtures made for both indoor and outdoor use.

In the 1930s, the Hinkley company started moving from copper fixtures into specially treated steel and copper plating. They also started to include crystal moss, amber cathedral and amber opal glass into their pieces. During the 40s, like many manufacturers, Hinkley Lighting’s new owner Stanley Wiedemer shipped his sons off to the war and started making airplane parts for the government. They reverted to lighting after the war, when the need for residential housing skyrocketed.

The 50s and 60s were great times for innovation both in technology and design, and in the 80s launched their landscape lighting division, which is going strong today. We’re happy that it’s still a family business after all these years, and continues to succeed based on those same values the company was founded on. We also love Hinkley Lighting’s dedication to reducing their eco-impact, with teams dedicated to creating lighting that are more efficient and less harmful to the environment, while still embodying the styling we expect. Their outdoor lighting conforms to almost every Dark Sky requirement that exists, and they continue to provide LED conversions and fixtures for fluorescent bulbs.

At LRM Interior Design, we know how a single lamp can not only transform a room, but anchor the entire design. Lighting should be something that complements, that wows, that delights—but always provides the right quality of lighting for the room’s purpose. Interior designers like the LRM team are experts at lighting, and would love to talk to you about a lighting makeover. Call (949) 497-6806 for a consultation today!

Lisa McDennon, principal of LRM Interior Design, has plenty to smile about!

Lisa McDennon‘s stellar reputation keeps on a sky-high trajectory as she makes another “Top 20” list in less than six months.

Pick up the March issue of OC Metro to read about how and why Lisa McDennon made their list of top 20 women in business in the Orange County area.

Only two designers were named in the list—does that mean that Lisa is one of the top two interior designers in Orange County? Her fans certainly think so!

Congratulations to Lisa and her team at LRM Interior Design! We’re all waiting to see what she does next.

LRM Interior Design Featured in House Beautiful Magazine

Between ASID Design Awards and being named as one of the top designers to watch in 2010, it was time for LRM Interior Design to launch a Press page on their website.

Over the last three months, Lisa McDennon and LRM Interior Design have been showcased in three publications. The first was in Orange County’s premier magazine, Orange Coast magazine, after she was the only entrant to win two ASID 2009 Design Awards in September.

The second, and potentially most exciting, was House Beautiful’s first issue of 2010, announcing their top 20 interior designers to watch across the country.

Thirdly, Victorian Homes Magazine interviewed Lisa as an expert in her field, asking for her recommendations on the best door hardware for an authentic or vintage look in a home.

Continue to check back on the Press page for new media coverage of Lisa McDennon and LRM Interior Design—there’s more in the pipeline…