Take Back the Light With These Luminous Fixtures
Daylight saving time has ended, which means the darkness is no longer creeping up on us in the early evening — it's running us over! It's nothing that the right light fixture can't overcome, and I've seen some stunners lately.
Transitional Dining Room Features Colorful Modern Art
A "Dolce" capiz shell chandelier by Corbett Lighting hangs above a trestle-style dining table in this transitional, oceanside dining room. A long, upholstered bench and mix of chairs provide diverse and ample seating. Soft gray walls allow blues and green in the art and accessories to pop.
Photo by: Susan Carnes
Susan Carnes
Enrique Crespo crowned this transitional dining room with the soft glow of a capiz shell chandelier. Capiz shell light fixtures can be found at nearly any budget, which makes them a popular choice to add understated glamour to any space.
Open Plan Kitchen With Spacious Island and Coffered Ceiling
This traditional kitchen features a large kitchen island with dark brown cabinets and a teal stone countertop. Two glamorous chandeliers hang from a coffered ceiling, while white cabinets decorate the remainder of the space. The kitchen's open floor plan allows for easy access to the nearby living room.
Photo by: John R. Wood Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International
John R. Wood Properties, a member of Luxury Portfolio International
Beaded chandeliers can also adjust within a budget and can be dressed up or down, depending on the style of a room. These beaded beauties lean toward the luxury side thanks to their pairing with an oversized kitchen island, marble countertops and a coffered ceiling.
Neutral Modern Wood-Paneled Dining Room and Kitchen
The white cabinets, island and pendant lights are a crisp, fresh contrast to this kitchen and dining area's floor-to-ceiling wood paneling. The minimal furnishings and neutral palette let the stunning architecture be the main visual attraction. Architecture by Jasmit Rangr.
Photo by: Paul Warchol
Paul Warchol
Pendant lights are among the most practical choices for lighting, but why not have a little fun with them? Tamara Eaton grouped similar — but not matching — modern Tom Dixon lights to add a retro look to this sleek, organic space.
Transitional White Kitchen With Stunning Vaulted Ceiling
This spacious kitchen features all-over white cabinets that serve as a gorgeous contrast to a gray mosaic tile vaulted ceiling. An elegant chandelier enclosed in a glass cylinder hangs over the kitchen island, while white and light blue upholstered pub-style chairs provide casual dining space.
Photo by: Courtney Lively Photography
Courtney Lively Photography
Traditional, crystal chandeliers never disappoint when illuminating a kitchen or dining room. Red Egg Design Group added a sheer drum shade to this crystal chandelier to help marry its traditional style with the rustic patina of the brick ceiling.
Cozy Family Room Features Playful Lighting
Whimsical lighting steals the show in this cozy family room. Behind the sofa, string lights gracefully adorn the wall, and above the armchair, a lighted art installation adds a cool, crisp pattern to the space.
Photo by: Claire Esparros for Homepolish
Claire Esparros for Homepolish
Simple light fixtures are especially effective in casual settings. Justin DiPiero selected a smart industrial light fixture and a string of cafe lights that are easily hung on -- and plugged into -- the wall.
Small Lounge With Multicolored Chandelier
The whimsical custom chandelier in this cozy nook was fabricated with 266 brightly colored cylinders. Each cylinder is suspended by fish wire and lobster hooks.
Photo by: Matt Waclo
Matt Waclo
When you can't find the right fixture, sometimes the answer is to get creative. Studio V fabricated this whimsical chandelier with 266 brightly colored cylinders. Each cylinder is suspended by fish wire and lobster hooks.
Pendant Lights Define Dining Area in Open Plan Home
Three pendant lights hanging from a funky ceiling structure help define the dining space in this open concept home. A long dining table and sleek dining chairs keep the look clean and sophisticated.
Photo by: Tre Dunham
Tre Dunham
The blingier the light fixture, the better if you're wanting to up the luxe look in your space. The trio of modern, crystal chandeliers selected by Jenkins Custom Homes for this dining room look very similar to a set of diamond rings.
Pink and Gray Dining Room With Pink Chairs
This elegant dining room is the perfect spot for a couple who love to entertain. The large table seats a dozen guests comfortably. The mix of gray and pink decor is both sophisticated and playful.
Photo by: Anthony Bonisolli
Anthony Bonisolli
Even when hanging from a hot pink ceiling, these five Regina Andrew pendant lights still manage to steal the show. Daniel Dionne uses the lights to help balance the drama of the ceiling and the hot pink chairs in this daring dining room.
Dining Room Blends Traditional & Midcentury Modern Styles
Traditional meets midcentury modern in this chic dining room. A classic wood dining table anchors the space, and the chairs that surround it boast a fun, geometric-patterned upholstery. A floating green cabinet and mod light fixtures complete the look.
Photo by: Daniel Flatley
Daniel Flatley
Sharon Flatley proves that a midcentury-modern pendant light can easily be at home over a more traditional dining set. Simple white lamp shades on crystal bases set on the sideboard help balance the style of the pendant light.
Warm Orange Dining Room
This transitional orange dining room is a celebration of autumn. The dining table provides a simple yet sophisticated place to entertain next to the fire.
Oversized industrial lights hung in a cluster add a welcoming touch of informality to this cozy family room by Chango and Co.
Re-Imagined Kitchen Boasts Ultra-Modern Style
This black and white kitchen showcases a sleek and modern sensibility with its minimalist approach. Designers at Design Platform selected very tall cabinets to complement the room's high ceilings and to add much-needed storage space. The room was able to accommodate larger accent pieces such as the artwork and pendant lights, as well as a larger island for additional seating. Matte porcelain tile, cove lighting and rift oak cabinets also help create this rich, modern look.
Photo by: David Lauer Photography
David Lauer Photography
The ultimate light fixture for a clean look is a pendant light with a simple drum shade. Design Platform grouped these pendant lights together to add understated drama to this sleek kitchen.
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