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Indoor lighting can make all the difference in the atmosphere and design of your home, so it stands to reason that it should be a big focus if you’re decorating or renovating your space. However, not everyone might want to follow the generic advice and standard indoor lighting practices that fill most homes. Instead, they may be looking to take advantage of something new and stand out from the crowd. For those who fall into the latter, let’s take a look at some of the top custom lighting trends this year that you can incorporate into your own home.
One of the best-trending bathroom overhead lighting ideas is to add a pendant light or a mini chandelier to your bathroom. We spend a great deal of our time in the bathroom, so we might as well make it a place where we want to be. A pendant light or a mini chandelier (especially if you have lighting that dims) can make your bathroom an entirely different place, creating a more luxurious feel that will make you spend more time than you already do in this space.
While one would be forgiven for thinking that the modern homeowner is going for a sleeker, more modern look, the reality is that trending interior design focuses are much more eclectic. From retro styles to natural stone floors, today’s homeowners are going in a vastly different direction from past generations. This is why we’re also seeing an uptick in people looking for lighting made from sustainable materials. Whether it’s bamboo, leather, wood, or fabric, see if you can find some unique pieces that you can integrate into your interior design if this style is right up your alley.
Nature isn’t just creeping into the types of products that are being made, it seems to really be taking off in terms of interior design as well. You might have noticed a wide range of indoor lighting products featuring different designs that incorporate nature into your space. Some popular trends that are taking off include chandeliers that use various designs like seashells and waves, botanical sconces and lamps that add a touch of sophistication to wall lighting, and even gorgeous flower bouquet chandeliers and lamps that never have to be trimmed or watered. If you’re a nature fan, these ideas are sure to help you make your space look much more natural and appealing.
The shape of your lighting matters just as much as the bulbs that go into your fixtures. Some types of lighting only fit with a certain interior design, while others are much more versatile and can be incorporated into nearly any space. While there are always exceptions, one trend that people seem to be jumping on is abstract shapes and complex forms. These aren’t easily defined, but they do fit nearly everywhere that has retro decor or even sleeker, modern inspiration. Some examples of what this might look like include pendant lamps or wall lighting that features brass metal intricately curving around itself, wooden wall lighting that features multiple circles stacked one on top of the other and overlapping (almost resembling modern art), and chandeliers and lamps that look like rain and fall down in a spiral. Don’t be afraid to go with complex lighting if it fits your space.
No matter whether you need a general electrician in Angier, NC, or help with landscape lighting in Durham, NC, D C Electric of Raleigh is here to help you tackle lighting projects of any size or complexity. If you’re looking to start projects focused on the above trends, get in touch with us and schedule an appointment today.
