Erin and Ben Napier's new lighting collection has taken inspiration from their Southern hometown – and it's filled with elegant vintage-style pieces

HGTV mainstays and acclaimed designers Erin and Ben Napier took inspiration from Southern design staples for their eclectic collection

Ben and Erin Napier
(Image credit: Shades of Light)

As all-around interiors experts, we trust Erin and Ben Napier to show us good design, and this is certainly the case with their latest project: a lighting collection with bespoke brand Shades of Light.

The HGTV stars have just launched a 13-piece lighting collection, which features chandeliers, sconces, and ceiling lights. The pieces are both contemporary and traditional, inspired by Erin and Ben's Southern hometown – Laurel, Mississippi.

'The best interiors are a balance of fancy and casual, masculine and feminine,' explains Erin when talking about the new launch. 'The interest for me in this collection was taking that sensibility and applying it to lighting.'

Designed in Virginia and taking cues from 1920s-1940s materials and silhouettes, the pieces come in a range of finishes, from brass and chrome to copper and matte. 'We created this line of lights because we believe in the value of supporting skilled makers in America and good partnerships,' Ben explains.

Highlights include a sleek black, Art Deco-inspired ceiling light, and their Gardiner Schoolhouse linear chandelier – a piece named after one of Laurel, Mississippi’s founding families.

'We chose names that were specific to Laurel’s history since, for us, this is where everything begins: our desire to emphasize the spirit of small-town America and Laurel’s arts and design heritage is endlessly inspiring to us,' Erin says.

There's a clear theme with in the collection that nods to timeless vintage styles, but there is a piece to suit every kind of home, from rustic farmhouse to uber modern. There is also a range in affordability; prices start at $190.00 for the handsome Watkins Bath Sconce, and go up to $1,080.00 for the luxe, six-light Watkins Chandelier.

The Erin & Ben Co. Lighting Collection is available to shop online at Shades of Light. Browse a selection of our favorite pieces below.

Shop the Erin & Ben Co. Lighting Collection at Shades of Light


These pieces are highly versatile thanks to their neutral colors, meaning they are great investments for both muted and colorful homes alike.

Hannah Ziegler
News Editor

Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.

Her love of film is rivalled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.

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