Trends For 2022
Decorating your home is about each piece and tying them together. Rugs and colors are essential to creating a harmonious look, but lighting fixtures can bring it all together. After spending extended time in our homes over the last two years, we are increasingly aware of the need to marry aesthetics and functionality. Especially now that days are getting shorter, lighting pieces need to add to our home’s look as much as they need to light our evenings. In 2022, we expect some of the following to make their way into homes around the country.
Make Your Light Fixture the Protagonist
Lighting fixtures are becoming increasingly important in design choices. Whether you choose a sleek and modern fixture, or a more traditional style, dare to make it the focal point of your space. Keep in mind the size of your room, but don’t be bashful about making a bold statement with your lighting and building your room around it.
Let Your Lamps Be Works of Art
Floor and table lamps feature sculptural elements that portray them as works of art. Make them conversation starters and points of interest even if they are not in use. Statement pieces can help you create an inviting niche in a forgotten corner of your living room or highlight a beautiful piece of furniture.
Balance and Symmetry Are Important
The most beautiful rooms have a sense of balance and symmetry within them. By placing lighting options in contrast to one another and complementing them with mirrors and décor, you will complete an elegant look.
Let Color Be Your Light
After a few years of grays and neutral tones, color is making its way into our living space once again. Include lamps and fixtures in your design and follow colors and hues through furniture and accent pieces. Do not forget to mix unexpected elements to add depth to your design choices.
Create a Well-Lit Workspace
We are more in tune than ever with the strengths and downfall of our home office lighting. Many of us prioritized functionality over style when we created our home office, but there is no need to compromise. Home furnishing stores carry extensive lines of table and desk lamps that marry style with efficiency. Give yourself options in your workspace so you can adjust throughout the day as evening settles upon your home.
Highlight Your Precious Pieces
Art is subjective, but whether your pieces have commercial or sentimental value, lighting is your best friend in making them relevant. Make your details stand out by playing with the light and shadow in the room and incorporating different wall finishes. The best arrangements will help you showcase your artwork while adding to the room’s atmosphere.
Do Not Forget Your Bedroom
When your living room multitasks as your home office, your bedroom has gained importance in being the spot where you relax after a long day. Do not forget to include a pendant or chandelier to help set the stage for a relaxing evening. Flexibility to allow for low-lighting is as important as adding interesting fixtures.
As you consider your next home improvement project, do not hesitate to have a lighting fixture be your focus point and work around it. Be bold and creative, and let your taste and personality shine through.