insider secrets
lighting trends
The experts at
Living Lighting
predict the top
lighting trends
for 2016.
Impulse LED Chandelier,
Hinkley Lighting,
www.hinkleylighting.com
Gastown Chandelier, Artcraft,
www.artcraftlighting.com
FUNCTIONAL ART
Light fixtures are no longer shrinking into
the background. While the functional aspect
of good lighting is always the first important
consideration, light fixtures are now a primary
design consideration, acting as permanent
artwork within the room. Layering your lighting
and adding dimmers that allow full control
of the light levels, have transformed these
statement pieces into functional artwork that
sets both the mood and style of the room.
RETRO GEOMETRICS
Geometric designs with clean lines and
sharp edges add visual interest. From table
lamps in retro 60’s geometric shapes of orbs,
triangles and diamonds to crisp, clean, square
chandeliers, these classic shapes work well in
both traditional and modern spaces.
Fulton Pendant,
Hinkley Lighting,
www.hinkleylighting.com
LED LIGHTING
Wallpaper, Tranquil Blue, Graham & Brown, www.grahambrown.com
CREATING DRAMA
Pairing a dark wall colour with a metallic finish creates
instant drama. Strong room colours like navy, indigo,
denim and even black are being paired with metallic
finishes like chrome, gold and rose gold for a dramatic,
luxurious look.
The advancement of LED lighting
technology is allowing more
flexibility in lighting design while
being eco-sensitive. Today’s LED
options offer the ability to create
unique design features that were
not a possibility before.
Baskin Pendant, Feiss Lighting, www.feiss.com
MODERN VINTAGE
Modern pieces inspired by past eras provide the
perfect blend of today and yesterday. Vintage
bulbs are at the forefront of this trend and can
be found in both open framework fixtures and
clear glass pendants. Vintage bulbs add a warm,
nostalgic feel to even the most modern designs.
Audrie LED Pendant, Feiss Lighting, www.feiss.com
All lighting fixtures available from Living Lighting, www.livinglighting.com