The Art of Design Issue 44 2020 | Page 22

22 LIGHTING DESIGN TRENDS 2020 Lighting is one of the most important features in the home, owing to its dual purpose quality of function and decoration. The year 2020 has seen a smooth transition in lighting trends for the home, warming the metals and smartening the industrial influence. The lighting trends that can be followed this year are indeed suitable for all areas of the house, however they can be more impactful in particular rooms, and that is what will be explored below: Kitchen The kitchen has become evermore important, with individuals seeking expansive areas that seamlessly transition from kitchen into dining area when they purchase a property now. The social element of the kitchen is what makes it the perfect room to showcase focal point lighting. The focal point trend is based around large, decorative lighting fixtures, which immediately draw attention, and in this case would be most impactful above an eating area, such as a dining table. Additionally, as seen below, large lighting features can be used in other rooms of the house too, to draw the room together, such as the living room.