Color Theory: The Right White

From the appeal of the white-on-white kitchen to the allure of crisp, clean sheets and bedding at the end of a long day, the reasons to embrace white in design are endless. Flawless and striking, white can provide balance and help unify a room. Minimal yet impactful, it can also »

Rejuvenation Vintage Spotlight: Welcome to Wall Décor

One of the missions of the Rejuvenation Vintage department is to preserve and refresh the items that come our way. We pride ourselves in our standards of restoration, going to any length to give new life to our antiques. In our continuous endeavor to protect the artifacts we find, we »

Together We Can Make a Difference

Sustainability has been in our DNA since we opened our doors in 1977. In fact, the very idea of our stores was born from the spirit of re-use. When founder Jim Kelly began restoring beautiful, long abandoned Portland homes he realized that the quality of the lights and hardware found »

Outdoor Lighting Our Bloggers Love: Carson Warehouse Shades

Several years ago, when we first decided to offer warehouse lights, we turned to our two favorite sources: our Rejuvenation Vintage team and our historical archive of catalogs. Our designers soon found a favorite shade shape: an over-sized dome shown on a post light meant for a 1930s gas station »

Backyard History: Outdoor Furniture Then and Now

When looking for patio decor inspiration, look no further than the Mid-Century design movement. The post-war era saw a boom in leisure time, with planned communities springing up around major cities. Each neighborhood had houses with little picket fences and each house had a patio, complete with a charcoal grill »

Warehouse Lighting, Big and Small

Historically, warehouse lights were a mainstay in bustling factories across the country. Today, they are finding their way into many new spaces, yet the American ideals of hard work, strength and the permanence they evoke remain. Honoring this legacy, our first Carson warehouse lights are faithful reproductions of the originals. »

Our Take On Green: Rejuvenation Vintage

Ever on the hunt for one-of-a-kind antique treasures and rare vintage pieces, our team travels America searching for lighting, hardware, furniture, and other historically significant pieces that stand the test of time. Salvaged from large antique shows, estate sales, and a handful of pickers across the country, pieces are revived »

Project Spotlight: Brezza Cucina

When we opened our 6th store, in Atlanta, Georgia, we were delighted to find ourselves nestled in with dozens of incredible restaurants. A star standout among them--Brezza Cucina--the new hot spot that chose us as their lighting design partners. Brezza Cucina (Photograph by Caroline C. Kilgore, courtesy of Atlanta magazine) »

Hardware Tips: Jewelry For Your Home

It's easy to get a handle on any room design with details that make all the difference. Built to last for years to come, handsome and hardworking pulls, knobs, and hooks offer function and form while pulling the room together. TIP #1: Change your hardware orientation to add interest and »

From Carbon to LED: Filament Bulbs

Our Portland factory has manufactured bare bulb light fixtures for over 20 years. We love the warmth of a carbon filament bulb, and its cozy glow harkens back to the dawn of lighting design, when bulbs were exposed to allow maximum diffusion of light. Carbon filament bulbs are beautiful — but »

The Hood: A Classic. Updated.

The Hood originated c. 1915 Debuted @ Rejuvenation c. 2010 Updated @ Rejuvenation c. 2016 The original our Hood is based on, from a Rejuvenation archive Wakefield lighting catalog, c. 1915 ![](/content/images/2016/02/hoodtriofori-a.jpg) Our first Hood reproduction c. 2010 (center) and two Hoods with updated shades (left and »