How to Elevate Your Space with Decorative Light Fixtures
Meggan Wynja- Decorative light fixtures are an essential part of interior design, as they can transform your space.
- Color Cord Company features a series of ideas for light fixtures that can enhance and elevate your space.
- Explore eight unique light fixtures for everything from the kitchen to the bedroom here.
Whether you’re a trained interior designer or an enthusiastic DIYer, you may have noticed that the decorative light fixtures you choose heavily shape the mood and ambiance in a room. From elegant, cascading chandeliers to contemporary geometric bulb cages on pendant lights, your fixtures make a huge difference. So, if you’re wondering how you can elevate your space with personalized light fixtures that match your aesthetic, Color Cord Company is here to guide you.
Check out this blog as we explore all the different ways you can use light fixtures in various areas of your home. From decorative flush mount lighting for dining rooms to mini shaded string lights for patios, we have ideas for everyone! Read on here to find your favorite style.
1. Big & Bold Entrances
Do you have a large entryway that requires a bit of drama? An oversized statement chandelier could be the right decorative light fixture here. You can opt for something classic like a waterfall shape with bulbs that cascade from high to low or go a bit more minimalist with brushed metal accents and shades.
We particularly love the oversized, industrial-inspired shades from the Handspun collection. This unique artist collaboration can add a sense of majesty and opulence with a modern elegance that blends refined shapes and earth-toned hues with rough textures.
2. Cute & Cozy Nooks
The perfect decorative light fixture for intimate spaces is the wall sconce. These lights can provide a sense of understated elegance, soft ambient light, and subtle details that complete your design scheme. If you’re a lover of neutral tones and rustic aesthetics, consider adding the warmth of brass and gold-toned wall-mounted fixtures with metal shades. Do you prefer something a little more boho and energetic, we recommend the designs from our Modern Science Project collection! With unique geometric shapes and iridescent gradients, these wall sconces and pendant lights bring a whimsical air to any space.
3. Modern Minimalism in the Kitchen
Mid-century modern and contemporary aesthetics often elevate your space with clean lines and sophisticated materials. If this is the goal for your kitchen or dining room area, look for light fixtures that deliver a cohesive look with hanging glass globe pendants or naked bulbs. Keep the design neat with decorative flush mount lighting that’s hardwired, so it doesn’t utilize any plug-in cords.
In our collection, you can customize your pendant lights with different cord colors, finish options, and glass styles to create a space that’s uniquely yours. Match your cord color to your hardware, or play with contrasting colors.
4. Nature-Inspired Designs
Woven materials, including rattan, string, palm, and wicker, help you bring the outdoors inside with a quick switch of a shade. Natural shade styles also help diffuse the light in a subtle way that provides a more subtle and inviting environment. With decorative light fixtures topped with textured basket or drum shades, you’re adding earthy tones to complement neutral hues in textiles and furniture made of wood. This style exudes a rustic and organic charm that still maintains a chic, modern aesthetic.
5. Geometric Shapes for Playful Lighting
While this type of decorative light fixture may be better for children’s spaces, it can still add elegance to any room. From geometric bulb cages in metallic colors that add an industrial vibe to shades in angular shapes made from ceramic, each of these can enhance existing decorative flush mount lighting. Create an environment where every single part of the decor is thoughtfully incorporated into the final design when you think about lighting first.
6. Frosted Glass for Diffused Elegance
If you love the modernity and sophistication of a glass shade but you’re looking for something a little extra, we have options! You can customize your shade with frosted or milky glass or explore our collaboration with Flux Studio!
Frosted, milky, or shaded glass all cast a warmer, more diffused light that’s perfect for intimate gatherings or quiet relaxation. However, instead of the traditional globe shape or pill form for your decorative light fixture, we recommend considering the organic beauty and imperfections of blown glass. The Japanese-inspired style in the Flux Studio collection embraces and celebrates the natural irregularities in each shade, where every piece is unique but still cohesive as a set.
7. Garden Aglow
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s an easy way to add simple charm to outdoor spaces, we have the answer — it’s string lights! Perfect for patios, gazebos, and BBQ pits, outdoor string lights are decorative light fixtures that bestow a fairy-like twinkle to areas where you spend time with friends and family. Magical and elegant, you can elevate outdoor areas with naked bulbs or shaded fixtures that complement your exterior decor.
8. Modern Farmhouse
Have you ever wanted a wood beam hanging from your ceiling as the base of a chandelier? The Barn Beam decorative light fixture is the perfect way to make this dream come true! This chandelier complements any farmhouse or cottagecore decor, adding layers, texture, and depth to the overall design of your home. You can complete your lighting arrangement with smaller, subtler pieces along the walls for layered lighting that helps you achieve comprehensive illumination for any occasion.
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If any of these ideas for decorative light fixtures have fired up your imagination, Color Cord Company is here to help you along your journey! Our team is friendly and knowledgeable, with tons of experience in implementing your favorite fixtures in any type of space. Collaborate with us today to discover how we can help you transform your home.
