Arlington Life & Style
Interior Lighting Goes Bigger and Bolder
Small pendant lights are passe as interior light fixtures get bigger and bolder
A bold trend has come to light: More designers are using bigger and bolder lights in interior spaces. These light fixtures, once used to accentuate, now punctuate. Technically called accent lights, used to shed light on rooms, these fixtures are now show stoppers, garnering more attention than rugs, tables and chairs. Walk into showrooms or design houses and you will see lighting that wows. Like works of art, these light pieces evoke emotion as well as please the eye. I started noticing this trend late last year, especially in kitchens where previously designers implemented what I called the “Starbucks look.” The Starbucks look featured a trio of artsy pendant lights, usually hanging over a kitchen island or countertop. Peruse any …
