2017 TRENDS IN INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN

2017 TRENDS IN INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN

Interior lighting is a central aspect of your home’s design. The lighting has to reflect the functions and feel of each space. Like any other part of interior décor, lighting design keeps changing. Technology is one reason for these changes. As manufacturers come up with advanced fixtures and bulbs, homeowners incorporate them into their homes. Tastes and preferences also change with generations. While 2017 will not bring any radical changes in lighting design, there are several notable trends every homeowner should take note of.

1. Soft Gold is the New Popular Finish
Lately, there has been a spike in the popularity of soft colors. Soft gold falls somewhere in the middle of brushed silver and brushed gold. It borrows the soft matte finish of these two hues while bringing out the warmth and mellowness of gold.

2. Retro and Industrial Styles are Coming Back but in More Refined Forms

Industrial has always been about rustic finishes, neutral colors and an emphasis on metal. We are seeing retro making a comeback but in a different way. We are seeing sleeker metals–richer and more varied tones and alternative designs. Shop around and you will find retro fixtures with finer details that look more like a form of art.

3. Vintage Edison-Style Bulbs, A Warmer Retro Style

Vintage Edison-style bulbs add to the 2017 retro lighting trend with homeowners loving the nostalgic design of these fixtures. The rounded cone shape makes the bulbs especially homey and perfect for areas like the living area and kitchen.  Even better, you can get Edison-style bulbs in modern LED lighting. Get the LED variations if you want a fixture that will last longer and consume less power. But if you want the authentic retro experience, there are incandescent Edison bulbs still available in the market. The advantage of the incandescent variations is that they are cheap. You can get a single bulb for less than $3.

4. Mid-century Modern and Art Deco are Making a Comeback

For years, Art Deco and Mid-century Modern styles have been go-to favorites for interior design. The popular sputnik chandelier comes to mind when talking about Mid-century modern with its clean lines and pared down form.  They both emphasize clean lines, unique designs and a balance of form and art. Art Deco lighting focuses on sharp lines and attractive geometric designs.

5. Less Clutter, Cleaner Lines

Modern decor is based mostly on clean forms. In a modern home, the complex designs may not blend so well in a clean styled space. So today, homeowners are opting for simpler and cleaner lighting designs that fit in perfectly among modern decors.  The minimalism trend will become even more popular in 2017 as more low-profile fixtures enter the market. These fixtures focus on simple geometric designs, neutral soft colors and a prominence of form over extravagant aesthetics.

6. LED’s are Getting Cheaper

Currently, the major downside to LED lighting is cost. While they will save you some money in the long run, the purchase cost is quite high compared to other lighting options. Most homeowners can only afford to replace one lighting fixture at a time.  The cost of LEDs should become lower in  2017 and beyond as the technology gets better and adoption of LED lighting goes up. Soon, homeowners might just be able to change over to LED all at once.

7. Bigger is Better

For certain areas of the house, homeowners are falling in love with bigger fixtures. The aim is to create a “Wow” factor and attract instant attention. More than lighting, these fixtures act as centerpieces. Some come with ornate designs that focus all the attention in a space on the fixture.  Large pendant lighting fixtures can be used over the kitchen island, over the dining table, at the foyer and along exterior footpaths among other areas.

Go With Your Style

Do not feel any pressure to choose a specific style. The best lighting design is one that you will love and which will work best in your home. The above trends are meant to give you an idea of what you can do with your home lighting in the coming year whether you are renovating or building a new home.

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