Design in the Details

Your home’s architecture makes a statement. Your home’s design makes a statement—shouldn’t your lighting also make a statement? 

With 38 years of lighting experience, Steve Rice, owner of Light and Living continues to offer the finest, design-driven lighting on Cape Cod and across New England for your home. With his three distinctive showrooms in North Eastham, Rice has created a design center unlike anything the Cape has seen before. “When you walk through our doors, you will see one of the broadest selections of lighting with over 400 fixtures on display, from traditional, Mid-century modern, coastal farmhouse, to European contemporary.”

“When our clients visit, I want them to have an eye-opening experience, as opposed to what they might have in a typical lighting showroom,” Rice shares. “Our lighting is selected to present stunning, creative and unique designs. What makes our selection standout is really the uniqueness of craftsmanship we offer. We often hear ‘Wow! This showroom is cutting edge.’ What also stands out are the materials used—Vermont slate, Spanish alabaster, quartz, marble, crystal—fixtures built of solid copper, solid brass, hand-forged steel; all using the best finishing materials. They won’t rust, won’t tarnish, and won’t break down with the elements—virtually impervious to anything Cape Cod has to throw at it.”

Two of the manufacturers offered at Light and Living are designed and built right here in New England—Hubbardton Forge and Northeast Lantern. He enthuses, “Both of these companies provide a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all of their lighting! Each manufacture that we offer has three consistent components,” according to the seasoned lighting expert. “They produce topnotch quality, a broad sense of design, and something that inspires individual uniqueness in anyone’s home.” 

“I enjoy working with homeowners every step of the way, with service that is second to none,” emphasizes Rice. From “in house” consultation of lighting for size and scale, to the exact finish that is perfect for your home. “Our fixtures are offered in a variety of finishes that resonate with today’s design trends and will complement the details of your home, so your lighting remains timeless and exciting.” A point, which is proven by looking through Rice’s showrooms, his catalogs, and his many past projects featured throughout the pages of Cape Cod HOME. 

“Task lighting is as important as decorative,” notes Rice. “While working with us, you will learn why ‘wafer lights’ are not the best choice; and the proper layout of recessed to light your kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom properly. We do specific layouts to perfectly light your spaces, and also not turn our clients’ ceilings into ‘Swiss cheese’ with too many lights and holes in their ceilings.” 

“Whether it’s plans for new construction, a remodel, or collaborating with residential interior designers, architects or custom home builders—we’re prepared for all of your lighting needs,” he assures. “Purchasing from Light and Living will provide the perfect selection of beautiful decorative and task lighting for your home for years to come.”