How To Achieve A Modern Look With Decorative Lighting

16 April 2024

Helping your customers achieve a attractive design for there space is so much more than just choosing lamps, chandeliers etc. It is about carefully selecting pieces that work together to create a certain aesthetic.

If your customers are looking to shop modern decorative lighting, and you don’t know what to stock, then you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we will establish what a modern look is, and how it can be achieved through decorative lighting.

A Modern Look In Interior Design

Now, to achieve a modern look, we need to understand what our customers are looking for. Modern interior design is known for functionality, clean lines and minimalism. The colour palette typically remains neutral and incorporates natural materials to achieve a contemporary look.

Sleek and streamlined aesthetics are utilised to but emphasis on open, well-lit spaces. Overall, modern design seeks to achieve an uncluttered living environment that promotes a sense of calm.

A modern look in interior design is all about simplicity and open spaces. There is a clear shift away from excessive ornamentation or intricate detail. The less cluttered, the better.

Another identifiable feature of modern design is the seamless integration of technology in a ling space. Innovative lighting systems and smart home automation adds to a sense of ease in a modern living space.

You can get a better understanding on modern interior design here.

Decorative Lighting To Achieve A Modern Look

So, we know what a modern look is, now it is time to incorporate lighting. Here are some design ideas we recommend for freshening up any space!

Liven Up Corners

Breathe some life back into dull corners by featuring a statement, floor-length lighting structure. Sculptural designs which are simplistic are intriguing to the eye, but do not overwhelm a space.

For example, the Amsterdam Floor Lamp is a unique design piece, which incorporates black metal and smoked glass, creating an overall sleek look.

Another example of sleek and innovative design which would modernise a space is Colton LED Curved Floor Lamp. Its satin silver finish effortlessly fits into a chic modern home. Incorporating subtly stylish features like this in will elevate your decorative lighting range.

Table Lamps As A Decorative Feature

Modern homes will incorporate ‘layered light’ to their overall decorative lighting scheme. Layered light accentuates depth in a room and offers subtle complexity.

Ambient lighting provides overall illumination to a room, while task lighting is used for practicality. Accent or mood lighting is then used to highlight features in a home. Layered light will harmonise all these elements.

A simple way to introduce layered lighting in a home is utilising table lamps. Instead of being used for task lighting purposes, they can be a focal point for adding depth and character to a space. Table lamps may serve a dual purpose, offering both aesthetic appeal and practicality.

The Square Table Lamp offers a rustic feel, bringing earthy natural wood elements to an interior. It's simple design and warm glow will bring dimension to a bedside table. Or, when embedded in living room shelving, will offer a pop of light.

Decorative Lighting As Art

Modern design dispels clutter. Therefore, it makes sense for design features to offer duality. We are generally seeing a trend of home appliances becoming more aesthetically pleasing and artistic. Heaters, fireplaces, hobs, and many more basic home amenities have been redesigned to be slicker.

Lighting which could be mistaken as a sculptural piece or artwork offers function, requires less space, and is visually captivating. From small statements like the Bubbles Table Lamp, to bigger features pieces like the Wall Art Light 2Lt LED, decorative lighting helps bind decor together so a space feels harmonised.

Long Pendants

As established, decorative lighting is used in homes to accentuate modern design. It can also highlight the architecture of a home. Pendants are used to pronounce the height of a room, allowing a space to feel more open.

The Planets 55Lt Multi-Drop pendant creates visual impact to any high-ceilinged room. Typically, upper halves of a room do not add to an overall design aesthetic. Cascading pieces help create a mesmeric atmosphere and bring breadth to a space.

Discreet Decorative Lighting

At the other end of the spectrum from staple light fixtures, modern design may incorporate more subtle decorative lighting. This may be used to highlight another feature, such as a painting, or blend in seamlessly to the overall vibe of a room.

To attract eyeline, the Corfu Black LED Picture Light is a stylish solution for showcasing artwork in your showroom. This contemporary strip design is an apt example of adding to the lighting scheme of a room, while not distracting or making a space feel cluttered.

The Simplicity Of Glass

A modern look aims to create a relaxed, calmed atmosphere to a space. A way of achieving this, which is growing in popularity, is embracing glass fittings.

Introducing glass to a space offers softness and blends into the design of a room effortlessly. For some, the stark lines and natural elements of contemporary fixtures can be overpowering. Glass fixtures, such as the Chrome Balls Pendant , offer elegance and a modern edge.

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We hope this guide on how to achieve a modern look using decorative lighting has been useful. For more insight to decorative lighting, keep up to date with our blog . Alternatively, you can contact us here.

How To Achieve A Modern Look With Decorative Lighting

A Modern Look In Interior Design

Decorative Lighting To Achieve A Modern Look

Liven Up Corners

Table Lamps As A Decorative Feature

Decorative Lighting As Art

Long Pendants

Discreet Decorative Lighting

The Simplicity Of Glass

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