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Smart solutions: bring the light
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Smart solutions: bring the light

When darkness comes early, lamps can brighten up the home at this gloomy time of year. Here are some tips and trends from Sarah Speck, director of product strategy and designer partnerships for Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG).

“Lighting is often called the jewel of the room,” she says. “So, as we head into winter with shorter days and longer nights, your lighting will enhance your space, not only providing a beautiful aesthetic, but also casting a warm, inviting, even cheerful glow, giving your home a feeling of comfort.

Cordless and rechargeable lights have become popular options. “These lights are ideal for awkward spaces with few outlets, like entryways and floating tables, as well as small spaces like bookshelves,” says Speck. “We see designers and homeowners using them on bookshelves, floating tables, entryway and console tables, and kitchen counters.” HVLG’s cordless lights provide 8 to 20 hours of light (depending on user-selected light level) and can be recharged with a USB-C cord, like your phone charger.

The latest color and material selections are anchored in understated luxury and high-end natural products. “The colors are layers of neutral tones and shades of blue, green and sand that work well whether your home is in the city, in the suburbs, on a lake or on a beach,” says- She. “Matte and dusty reactive glazes are increasing in popularity for ceramic table lamps, with high gloss and glossy finishes declining. And natural materials such as whitewashed wood, horn inlays and hand-carved glass are emerging…and natural materials like rattan, abaca and jute twine remain popular both for tableware and tableware. -day only for the lamp bodies. These materials bring a livable yet sophisticated feel to interiors.

It can be fun to play with sizes and shapes. “In terms of table lamps, extremes are in fashion, with consumers looking for small accent lamps (18″ tall and under) to use as functional, bright accessories,” says Speck. “And, on the other hand, On the other hand, oversized lamps (28” high and above) are also popular. This size is ideal for large living rooms or spaces with high ceilings that require pieces with presence to anchor the room.

For floor lamps, the trend is towards an “intermediate” size with a height like a very high table lamp or a short floor lamp intended to be placed on the ground. “This look has been introduced to the market by designers (ceramists, carpenters, etc.) in recent years, but only now is it finally an emerging look for lighting manufacturers,” explains- She.

A lamp with presence becomes a centerpiece. “This can be achieved through scale, color or materiality,” adds Speck. “As today’s interior design tends toward more understated looks, many are favoring rich materialities at the moment, and creating drama and effect with warmer, earthier materials like earthenware, like ceramic or terracotta and natural fibers such as linen or rattan. .”

The right placement can take the lamps to another level. “With the emergence of cordless lights, there are many more options than in the past,” she says. “Some of my favorites are on the mantelpiece, on floating shelves, or on bookcases. Or better yet, you can move the lamp from room to room or even outside to enhance the space you’re in!

Jeanine Matlow is a metro Detroit interior designer turned freelance writer specializing in interior design stories. You can reach her at [email protected].