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NATIONAL DESIGN EDITOR GLEN PELOSO
HAS SELECTED WHAT HE THINKS WILL BE
POPULAR IN LIGHTING FOR 2019!
LED lighting is showing up everywhere. This energy-
efficient technology also offers a great deal of
flexibility, allowing for the design of unique, sculptural
pieces with architectural details.
FLEXIBLE GENIUS
This pendant light uses LED lighting
technology to create adjustable lighting
zones that can be used to direct the
light and create different light patterns as
needed.
Tamasera by Eglo, Available from Living Lighting,
www.livinglighting.com
BETTER MORNINGS
Two LED bar vanity lights placed on
either side of the mirror provide more
even lighting with less shadows than
overhead lighting. This is better for
applying make-up, shaving and other
tasks.
Nolita by Kuzco, Available from Living Lighting,
www.livinglighting.com
Palermo by Eglo
Available from Living Lighting
www.livinglighting.com
GEOMETRIC LINES
Geometric shapes are a popular choice
for contemporary décor. LED lighting
allows for clean lines with lighting built
right in resulting in perfect geometric
patterns uninterrupted by traditional
light bulbs.
Martelo by Kuzco, Available from Living Lighting,
www.livinglighting.com
MODERN RETRO
LED lighting lets us create a
modern take on old trends like
this stunning chandelier that
offers a modern look with an art
deco feel.
Vega by Kuzco, Available from Living
Lighting, www.livinglighting.com
ANDRE JANVEAUX
When staging your home, your goal is to
appeal to a wide range of buyers to ensure
you receive numerous offers, sell your
home at top value and sell quickly. Your first
step should be to engage the services of a
professional home stager to ensure nothing
is missed but here are a few more tips you
can use:
AVOID USING PERSONALIZED STYLES
I have heard many stories of homeowners
disagreeing with their home stager because
they “don’t like it.” Remember, you’re trying
to sell your home. It’s not about what you
like but what will appeal to the widest range
of potential buyers so keep an open mind!
As a general rule, stick with neutral colors
and add pops of color here and there that
work with your current space.
FIND THE RIGHT AUDIENCE Trying to
nail the right look can be difficult. Think
about the neighborhood, demographics
and the features and limitations of the space
you’re trying to stage. Is it mostly families
living and/or moving into the area? Young
professionals? Upscale area? Condo vs.
detached home? Knowing the type of
buyer interested in your neighborhood can
help you create a style that matches that
audience.
BRING IN FRESH PIECES Most of the
time you’ll need to bring in rental furniture
to freshen up and update the look of
your home. A reputable furniture rental
company offers you the chance to replace
or supplement your existing furniture with
pieces that will appeal to your target buyer.
At Luxe, we offer a variety of vignettes
showcasing different colors, trends and sizes
to fit any space and we constantly update
our inventory to ensure we have plenty
of options available. Home stagers and
homeowners can choose to use an entire
vignette or you can mix and match pieces
in order to tie together the overall look
and give your home that WOW! factor that
buyers are looking for! - Lux Furniture Rentals, www.
luxfurniturerentals.com