Lit Up: Choosing the Right Light Fixtures
the Golden Touch
The warmth and sophistication of brass adds a touch of luxe to any space.
Lighting has been called the jewelry of a room. We couldn’t agree more. When it comes to transforming a house into a home, the right light fixtures can be the difference between a dull space and an enchanting oasis. Here are a few of our strategies for selecting the perfect lighting or your project.
Create a Strategy
Before shopping, take a moment to understand your space. Each room has unique characteristics, and lighting should complement and enhance the existing design. Consider the room's size, natural light sources and primary function. Bright, functional lighting is essential in kitchens and workspaces, while softer more ambient lighting sets the mood in living rooms and bedrooms.
Know Thyself
Lighting should reflect your personal style. Whether your aesthetic is modern, traditional, minimalist, or eclectic, there are seemingly endless light fixtures that align perfectly with your vision. Pendant lights, chandeliers, wall sconces, and floor lamps come in a plethora of designs, materials, and finishes. Take the time to understand your preferences ahead of time to ensure time invested in searching for the ideal fixtures is focused and strategic.
Be Open to New Ideas
On the surface, being open minded may seem to fly in the face of our previous strategy which is to know your style. Here’s the thing — lighting is an element of the overall design of a space that can REALLY make an impact. The options today are vast. Innovation in lighting is incredible. We have options and designs unlike ever before. So perform an honest assessment of your style, but be open to being inspired as you tour showrooms and collections bot online and in person. By doing so, you open up a world of opportunity — and can showcase previously unexpressed aspects of your style personality.
Purposeful Placement
Much like knowing your own style, take stock of what activities you will perform in a space. Bathroom counters need vastly different lighting from home theater rooms. Kitchen islands call for different lighting solutions than hallways. Consider the purpose of each space and understand how lighting — the right lighting — can influence and enhance how you “live” in a space.
on the Wall
Sconces are one of the best ways to incorporate a versatile layer of lighting to a space
Learn to Love Layers
It’s easy to focus on ceiling lighting, but great lighting requires a layered approach. A mix of ceiling lights — chandeliers, recessed lighting and pendants — as well as wall sconces, lamps and under cabinet lighting is crucial to create ideal illumination for various spaces. Work with your designer to create a lighting plan for your spaces to ensure you provide options for various times of day, a range of moods as well as essential tasks.
Scale is Everything
Proportions matter. A small pendant light might get lost in a vast foyer. An oversized chandelier will overwhelm a modest dining room. Be mindful of a fixture's size in relation to the space,its surrounding furniture and height at which a fixture is placed. Well-proportioned fixtures effortlessly tie a space together. Your designer will guide you through the art of selection and also navigate you through areas where “rules” can be broken and scale can be used for dramatic impact.
Lighting has the power to create an enchanting and inviting ambiance, transforming a house into a warm and welcoming home. Use these valuable design insights to achieve a cohesive and well-balanced lighting design that complements your home's overall aesthetic.
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