Power on! Statement lighting

Statement lighting commands attention

The textured metallic bowl of the Rodan from Crate and Barrel, glows from within its antique gold interior. crateandbarrel.com

It can be tricky business selecting the right light fixture for a room. Thousands of options make the process overwhelming. A plethora of styles and sizes in various metals, fabrics, bulb counts and glass—tinted, etched, frosted or clear—make you second guess yourself, sometimes even after the purchase has been made.

Is the one from the big box store good enough, or should you splurge on the special order creation that caught your eye?

While many of us would lean toward playing it safe, it appears that those who have the courage to power things up and make a statement with lighting are setting the stage for a show-stopping look. Like a great piece of art, a standout fixture can really draw the eye and set off a space.

We’ve collected some striking entries from past issues of Housetrends, as well as some of our favorite manufacturers. We hope they’ll help you narrow down the field when you are selecting your own finishing touch. And if you are hankering for even more choices, go to housetrends.com and search: statement lighting.

The Bubble fixture from PLC Lighting can be customized by adding or removing bubbles to fit the desired length.
plclighting.com
This Urchin fixture by Varaluz is inspired by the simple, geometric-shape of sea urchins with their telltale barbs.
varaluz.com
A three-light pendant with hand-applied gold and silver layered leaf finish and graceful glass beads surround a classic frame in the Chanelle.
progress.lightingnewyork.com
This Larmes pendant features row upon row of clear oversized teardrops, mounted on an extended polished chrome base.
et2lightinglights.com
This Laurelhurst light features a streamlined metal cage for a classic yet updated industrial-inspired design.
rejuvenation.com
This Big Bang suspension lamp by Foscarini is an explosion of criss-crossing forms which create an architecture of surfaces, lights and shadows.
foscarini.com
Vertigo, by Corbett Lighting, is an intertwining collage of circular handcrafted rings fused together to create a contemporary look.
corbettlighting.hvlgroup.com
Custom designed chandeliers add a perfectly Tudor touch to this Columbus kitchen.
bernard-electric.com
Stacked wood veneer strips form a billowy, cloud-like structure in Link from LZF Lamps.
lzf-lamps.com
The Shayla collection by Kichler features cut crystals suspended on a polished chain bringing subtle sparkle to a space.
kichler.com
This spectacular Glistening Landscape chandelier, from John-Richard, was inspired by Japanese white Wisteria.
johnrichard.com. Available at Hoffman and Albers Interiors.

Article by Karen Bradner

Article originally appeared in Housetrends Cincinnati – March/April 2020