Far from being the afterthought it once was, lighting is now a make-it-or-break-it element of kitchen and bath design. The importance of lighting extends beyond simple overhead or task lighting – now, illumination is often considered in layers, creating utility and aesthetics that really bring a design to life. Decorative pendants and chandeliers ranging from fashionably minimalistic to elaborate and whimsical can serve as focal points, while the color and temperature of lighting can be controlled to incredibly specific degrees thanks to smart features to create moods and looks beyond what physical design features alone can convey.
Among the current trends in lighting:
- In the bath, lighting has become an integral part of people’s daily routines with mirror illumination and mood-setting ambient lighting.
- Biophilic design extends to lighting, with people increasingly seeking to harmonize with human biorhythms and bring nature-inspired flair to pendants.
- Unique and hand-crafted items are highly prized to deliver a curated, perfectly imperfect aesthetic.
- Sculptural elements such as fluting, beading and architecture-inspired forms are popular.
A suspension lamp designed by Chia-Ying Lee for Lodes, Random Stick features blown-glass spheres designed to resemble soap bubbles frozen in midair. Random Stick is available in two styles: a …
The Stanza Pendant Light from Progress Lighting merges timeless design with architectural touches, showcasing a fluted glass shade with a softly rounded top that evokes vintage aesthetic. Its arched metal …
Kichler’s Rosh LED bath bar collection features decorative, adjustable metal bands and a glass shade and can be mounted horizontally over a mirror or vertically to flank it. With 5-CCT …
The latest new LED Luminaires from Modern Forms feature upscale materials — Spanish Alabaster, Natural Wood, Black Marble, sparkling seeded crystal cut by expert craftsmen, artisanal Piastra glass, and more. Synopsis, …
Natural materials mixed with finished metals are displayed in the Serena Collection from Craftmade Lighting. Natural hemp rope wrapped frames combined with accentuated hourglass silhouettes surrounding a clear glass cylinder …
SCHONBEK has unveiled several new lighting designs as part of its Forever Collection. The Starfall luxury crystal lighting collection, shown, showcases a gracefully sculpted metal cap with a cascade of …
Organic softness, abstract forms and vintage charm were among the inspirations for Kalco Lighting’s latest introductions, which includes 11 decorative designs. Among the new offerings is the Coaxial Collection, which …
Cerno has launched the Tersus L, an updated version of its Tersus sconce that was introduced over a decade ago. The minimalist form delivers a timeless look with character, notes …