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BRIGHT IDEAS FOR MODERN & CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING

• Modern home interiors are

inspired by Scandinavian and

Asian principles. This means

streamlined, minimalist looks

and calm, neutral colors.

• Contemporary design (present

day trends) allows for bright

color accents and an eclectic

mix of themes.

• Clear glass fixtures with

chrome say “modern

industrial,” while brightly

colored glass or fabric shades

lend a more playful,

contemporary feel.

MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY— 1. Color & Light

• For a modern industrial look, mix in

metallic finishes like brushed steel or

gleaming chrome.

• Lighten up a kitchen or bathroom

using contemporary accents, like

pendants with brightly colored glass

shades, for a fun, modern feel.

• The newest lighting designs blend

past and future. Trade heavy crystal

chandeliers for earth-toned jewel-like

facets in metallic settings.

MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY— 2. Materials & Light

• Open space, with fewer walls and

simpler lines in lighting fixtures and

all furnishings make up the

contemporary designs.

• A neutral palette reinforces the

uncluttered feel, using subtle color

shadings.

• Add interest by mixing different

fabrics and shapes to soften

geometric lines. Lamp shades are

an ideal way to update the modern

look with new textures, sizes and

shapes.

CONTEMPORARY LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

LIGHTING AS MODERN ART

• This artful spiral light fixture dramatically echoes the bold glass sculpture below.

• The stark white palette of the foyer,

sitting room and staircase forms a perfect backdrop for the main focal points.

• Color hint: Global trend forecasters see

mauve and orchid accents dominating design in 2014.

LIGHTING CHOICES AS ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

• In a minimalist contemporary space, the light itself is more important than the fixture—some light sources seem invisible.

• Recessed lights produce warm ambient lighting and work in many types of rooms, from a kitchen’s drop ceiling to a living room’s soaring cathedral ceiling.

• Cove lighting uses tube lights placed in high ledges and crown molding along the tops of walls, creating a warm, diffused upward glow.

SOME RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN! Open

Up the Style Mix

• Use the “principle of 3” and group 3 fixtures of different shapes or colors for drama.

• Create unexpected contrasts by mixing multiple eras for an original style.

• Hint: Be sure there is a common thread that ties the 3 together—try the same color in different shapes, or the same shape in varied sizes, like these pendants hung at different heights.

PLACE LIGHTS IN NEW WAYS

• Modern, streamlined wall sconces featuring tinted glass shades, create a color wash across a wall.

• Lights in the corners of a small, open room makes the room look larger.

• Create drama by using a large statement piece—such as a modern, yet grand, oversized chandelier—in an unexpected location.

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