Three modern lighting trends for winter

Ready to trip the light fantastic in 2016, but not sure where to start? Light up the short days of winter with these trends.

 

Platz torchiere with reading arm from Holtkoetter LED Lighting

Once constrained to the somewhat boring world of bulbs, lighting manufacturers are now challenging themselves to capitalize on the LED allure in a variety of lighting products from lamps, to sconces, to kitchen and bathroom fixtures. The new LED is both visually stunning and environmentally friendly.

Our Pick: Available in brushed aluminum or bronze finish, this Platz torchiere with reading arm from Holtkoetter ($1,679) offers a double shot of chic and energy-efficient illumination. With the ambient light of a torchiere consuming 40 watts max combined with an adjustable task light for reading consuming 6 watts, it’s a great way to look and feel good. Naples Lamp Shop (239-262-1524)

 

Modern + Classic

In response to today’s sophisticated consumers, designers are introducing pieces that blend multiple design styles. By revisiting classic components and shapes with a modern hand (such as unexpected materials, finishes, and detailing), these pieces are traditional with an exciting freshness generated by innovation.

Our Pick: Virginia-based Reprotique, helmed by art historian and conservationist Susan Stanley Sprinkle, offers a modern twist on classic lighting with her acrylic-backed candle sconces. While the shield shape is reminiscent of antique sconces, the fun damask and leopard prints are anything but stodgy. MP Interiors (239-498-9074)

 

Corbett Lighting’s Meteor collection

Organic Elements

Bringing organic elements from outdoors inside the home continues to be a hot trend in the decor market, including lighting. With no two slices of the semiprecious material ever the same (allowing a unique end product) and dynamic eye-candy appeal, geodes and agate are the coolest kids riding this trend wave.

Our Pick: Rock on with the natural agate and textured gold leaf of this stunning hanging light fixture from Corbett Lighting’s Meteor collection ($7,990 for the nine-light version). The statement-making piece is available in varying sizes to add just the right glow to your stylish space. Wilson Lighting (239-592-6006)

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