Lighting can help create boundaries and define distinct living areas.
It can also set the mood for your home, and the fixtures themselves can become statement-making architectural elements.
As a result,current lighting trendsare big, bold, and statement-making.
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And one of the hottest ways to accomplish this look is with oversized pendant lights.
We spoke to a design expert for her take on ways to try this standout, shining style.
Candace Matlock is the lead designer atITALKRAFT, a custom Italian kitchen, bathroom, and closet firm.
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Pendant lights are a great way to create small vignettes.
Or, you’re free to even tryconverting can lights to pendants.
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And just because you prefer an understated look doesnt mean that you cant take part in this style.
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Think of the light fixture like punctuation for the room.
What do you want it to say about the space?
Should it command attention with a lot of energy, like an exclamation point?
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Or complement the architecture and color palette, like the period at the end of a strong sentence?
Use that question to drive your style decision.
In addition, as previously mentioned, it’s also important to consider the direction of the light.
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