Cool Lighting Trends for 2014

Interiors will always look twice as good as they already are with the right kind of lighting. This year’s lighting trend ranges far and wide- from travel picks, romantic vintage to modern industrial looks, giving more freedom to consumers to update and personalize their spaces.

Romantic lighting trends
Romance takes different forms in lighting design this year and you can take inspiration from your favorite style of interior. If you love the French cottage look, pick a white chandelier that will look absolutely great with your classic wingback arm chair. The curving scrolls of the chandelier will absolutely work well with the luxurious feel of the room.

Vintage romantic interiors spell chic especially if you don’t have to splurge a lot while doing your next interior upgrade. If you have heirloom furniture in your home, pair it up with a $10 droplight that you can find during your weekend flea market shopping. It’s the perfect combination of eclecticism that won’t break the bank or your style. Antiques will look absolutely great when paired with more modern pieces which have that distinct distressed finish. Layering on the textures is the key to creating a romantic shabby chic appeal that’s fun, updated and will give your room a lot of personality that you have developed over time.

Wanderlust
Are you the type who loves to bring home exotic souvenirs from their travels? Then why not pick-up an exquisite lamp the next time you travel overseas. Not only will you brighten up your favorite space, you can have a lighting element that can become a source of conversation for you and your guests. Displaying souvenirs in your home is a great way to personalize your interiors, but you don’t have to be stuck with figurines and vases. Take it up to the ceiling and satisfy your wanderlust while making your home even brighter and more interesting.

Modern Rustic
Industrial interiors are still all the rage these days. Rustic interiors with a sleek feel have that comfortable appeal that treads between romantic and modern, machine made and traditional craftsmanship. The recently concluded Stockholm Lighting and Furniture Exhibit held early February showed a lot of these pieces and they will definitely dominate the interior lighting scene this year and the next, primarily because these lighting designs hint on the traditional handiwork of the pre-Industrial Revolution period while keeping the functionality and efficiency of modern technology.

The Feel of Brass
Brass made its comeback last 2013 and it’s still here to stay. The luxurious appeal of this metal finish is making its way to more interiors that want a rich, elegant and comfortable homey feel. And with Pantone’s color of the year, the combination of brass and radiant orchid lends a pop of opulence to interiors. The great thing about brass is that it looks incredibly well when teamed with other finishing trends such as silver, crystal and chrome. Consumers can look forward to having more elegant colors mixed with brass when it comes to lighting products this year.