Thursday, February 4, 2010

Home Lighting Trends

I am planning to redecorate my home this year. In this respect, I think that the most important aspect of this project will be the decisions to take about lighting. Home lighting can dramatically influence the feel of a room, making it warm and inviting, cozy and comfortable or, on the other side, cold and distant. Since major changes are noted in the way people are lighting up their rooms, I will present below the most important trends related to the subject.

Casual elegance. It focuses on the creation of warm, relaxed and comfortable environments with casual lighting that is a little more upscale in design.

Soft contemporary. Soft contemporary is clean, modern and simple in style. While architectural in design, these fixtures are no longer cold.

Traditional. The traditional style of lighting removes all the excess. Decorative lighting here may be solid brass, but stripped down and rich with antique patina.

Whether I will decide to go with recessed cans, lamps, chandeliers, or pendants, decorative lighting will be probably the most important accessory that I will buy. Because if it is chosen correctly, it can have just as much influence on the look and feel of a room as the best piece of furniture and because it complements the architectural design of the house.

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