The Current

The color-loving, cinematically inclined visionary shares his thoughts on everything from pattern and prints to the perfect shade of orange and his philosophy behind that Golden Globes elevator.

Sometimes less really is more. A pop, a wink, a subtle nod all deliver the same effect as a grand gesture when executed with style, thoughtfulness, and just the right amount of design acumen, as this color-filled slideshow plainly reveals.

Color is a foundational element of The Urban Electric Company. It is also the easiest way to customize our collection of fixtures. Here are ten of our favorite hues, all of which, through the years, have become signatures — from Farrow & Ball’s whisper-pink Calamine to the acid yellow powder coat made famous by our Cosy pendant.

One size may not fit all—but one color family definitely can. Tone on tone designs inspired some of our earliest fixtures, and we continue to celebrate the power of the single-color palette.

From its many-shaded faces to its extensive pairing capabilities (Hello, blue!), red is a color we cannot get enough of this year. Both inspirational and direction-setting, its undeniable allure and full-bodied confidence are inspiring us in all new ways.