<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Amalgamated Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elevate your home with timeless elegance]]></description><link>https://www.jameshicksdesignllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:04:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jameshicksdesignllc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Ceramic Lamps Transform Light in Architectural Spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lighting plays a fundamental role in architecture. Beyond simple illumination, light shapes how spaces are perceived—revealing texture, defining volume, and creating atmosphere. When thoughtfully designed, a lighting object can become more than a functional element; it can act as a sculptural presence within a room. Ceramic lamps occupy a unique position within this relationship between light and architecture. Unlike mass-produced lighting, ceramic pieces introduce material depth, texture,...]]></description><link>https://www.jameshicksdesignllc.com/post/how-ceramic-lamps-transform-light-in-architectural-spaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6e3e9982a6a9cdc27e672</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:05:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/049875_d21544e18a264181af05a1e8b5674e46~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Hicks</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>