Frankie Thomson
Choosing the right lighting ideas for your home, from fixture placements, materials, colors and styles, is hugely important, both practically and decoratively. Your choice of lighting can be a creative and artistic celebration of different shapes, materials and colors, enriching your space with an elevated look of visual interest and modern design.
Ian Cameron says, 'sculptural lighting resembling incredibly beautiful and organic shapes from the natural world can add a welcome softness and fluidity to interiors.
From the flowing movement of water to the incredible silhouettes of mountain ranges, nature-inspired designs will continue to be a popular trend in our homes.'
With curvaceous shapes and arch structures set to be popular across architecture and furniture trends in 2023, sculptural lighting will work in unison, helping to create relaxed interiors that feel soft, calm and inviting. 2023 will be the year for bespoke and commissioned lighting schemes, catering exactly to the needs of our interior spaces and ultimately, helping them feel more personal and unique.
Interior decorator, Sarah Brown (opens in new tab), commissioned this pretty bespoke shelving painted in a pale pink gloss with tongue and groove detailing, for a sitting room in London. The look is finished with beautiful decorative flourishes, with colorful, patterned shades used on the sconce and mantelpiece lamp; establishing a unique, bespoke design that feels wonderfully eclectic and rich in texture. A key part of planning a design scheme, homeowners are paying far more attention to the way spaces in the home make us feel, as well as their function.
From dim-to-warm technology to discreetly hidden accent and spotlighting, mood-enhancing lighting is set to continue to be a key consideration for 2023 and beyond, in particular in bathrooms, bedrooms and multifunctional spaces such as open-plan kitchens.' From open-plan living areas to kitchen-dining zones, the trend for installing multifunctional lighting that can be adapted to suit the room as it’s being used is set to continue to rise.' With minimalism listed as one of the worst trends of 2022, many of us are taking bigger risks when it comes to the interior designs of our homes, embracing a more maximalist style, and curating a space that feels more individual, authentic and rich with color, pattern and texture.
Whether you want to zone a cozy seating area, like above, or simply want to match the scale and size of a room, an oversized pendant can not only efficiently illuminate a space, it can establish a beautiful design statement. Engagingly opulent and glamorous, its natural light-reflecting qualities deliver a classic yet contemporary look, helping to reflect light around the room.
Our Torsa (opens in new tab) features suspended brass discs at opposing angles that work together to highlight this dynamic and multi-dimensional material.' Chris Pask also supports this and says, 'we are noticing a shift away from spotlights which was very much en vogue several years ago but is becoming less popular, with interior designers taking cues from the world of hospitality and private members clubs, where lighting plays a crucial role in setting the tone of the space.
In 2023 we expect this trend to continue in the residential setting, with a greater shift towards lighting arrangements that are more soothing and aesthetically pleasing rather than harsh, unflattering spotlights.' Traditional chandeliers can work wonderfully in more modern settings, creating a unique element of contrast and establishing a stylish mix of the old and the new.
Of course, this classic style of lighting is not for everyone, and many modern chandelier interpretations are proving popular for more contemporary homes; with designs crafted from an array of different materials to form unique shapes and hanging arrangements.
