Selecting The Right Statement Lighting

By Clarissa Allison | May 13th, 2016

Statement lighting is an easy way to display the personality of your home without the commitment of re-painting an entire room or purchasing a host of new furnishings. Upgrading your lighting alone will refresh your surroundings and can even lower energy costs when chosen wisely. Read on for tips and product suggestions on how to boldly light as never before. Click the images to be brought directly to the products available on louielighting.com.

Consider Architecture

Think about the dimensions and unique aspects of a room before deciding on a statement lighting fixture. If your room has asymmetrical architectural features, using a striking fixture as a focal point  immediately brings your eye up to the center of the room.

Creating symmetry elsewhere in the room with matching art prints, window dressings or other furniture such as side tables is a smart design concept which creates the showcase for your statement lighting fixture.

When you are shopping for the right statement lighting fixture,  consider the additional features of your space. There may be ceiling beams that will add their own strong visible impact, a grid of surrounding windows, or even a landscape feature that you wish to draw attention to. This goes without saying, but remember to also measure the  proportions of ceiling beams and the surrounding space before purchasing the statement piece you wish to apply.

If you’re looking for lighting that makes an impact but won’t take up too much vertical space due to ceiling height – to that end, The Flux 16 Light Chandelier by Access Lighting is a real stunner.   This “Sputnik” styled luminary is easy to put together and provides plenty of ambient light.

Eclectic Vibes

If personal expression is important to you, there is no stronger statement than the eclectic, devil-may-care selection of a Moroccan lighting fixture. Hand-blown by Italian artisans, the Moroccan-inspired shape of this large-scale, hand-blown transparent glass pendant provides a dramatic backdrop for its unique lamping options. The Mali Pendant and the complementary Capsian Grande make a big splash in any space – individually or clustered together. Black, satin nickel, and white finish options are highlighted with satin details and a clear cable, while the antique bronze finish is highlighted with antique bronze details and a brown cable. This fixture is provided with twelve feet of field-cuttable cable. The incandescent version is also dimmable with standard incandescent dimmer.

Timeless Elegance

There is nothing more opulent than a traditional chandelier. Many think this look only works in an equally ostentatious room, but chandeliers shine just as well with understated surroundings as not. For the die-hard classicist, there are several gorgeous “Candle-iers” which mimic the romantic days of fixtures lit by wax candles.