Lighting experts say these styles will be everywhere this year.
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With such an emphasis on lightingstyles and fixtures, the options can be overwhelming.
Take inspiration from these ideas, which range from practical to aesthetic.
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Statement Light Fixtures
Statement fixtures act as sculpture in a room.
Consider how the fixture illuminates a space.
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Does the fixture give direct light?
Bounce light off the ceiling?
Cast a pattern through glass or a shade?
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It all adds visual drama, Martin says.
Classic silhouettes from influential design periodsfrom old world tomidcenturyand new interpretations will emerge in lighting this year.
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Brass and Black Finishes
This winning combination continues to dominate.
The soft glow from white glass creates less glare.
Less glare means everyone using the room will see better.
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Soft, warm lighting is in as well.
Shoppers are choosing fixtures with sustainable looks andsustainable components.
Todays lighting customers make it their own with mix-and-match options for shades or configurations.
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Break it down room by room, says Pam Bailey ofCurrey & Company.
You live differently in each room.
Think about: How do I use this space?
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Where do I need light?
In the bedroom, for example, you want easy-to-reach bedside lights.
I travel often, and I need light for packing my suitcases.
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All Things Gold
Gold tones continue to grow in popularity as silver finishes recede.
Muted golds and matte finishes that appear soft to the touch are on the rise.
Aging also makes everyone more sensitive to glare.
Brighter and more consistent lighting is increasingly important as you age.
The ALA offers these tips to help with lighting for aging eyes:
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Outdoor Lighting
Alfresco rooms were all the rage during the pandemic.
That trend, and lighting to make outdoor living comfortable, is staying strong.
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Whether they’re hardwired or pin-up, this lighting style works withevery decorating schemefrom midcentury to contemporary.
