Designer lights for a unique look

You can decorate a room with a blend of furniture, accessories and colours that could win awards or be featured on the pages of a magazine or premium blog. However, if you haven’t got the right lighting, no one will appreciate it in all its nuances. 

Area and accent lights are an integral part of interior decor and in recent years, the possible combinations of designer lights have become almost limitless. Some of the top lighting trends of the moment include unique materials, bespoke designs and eclectic combinations of lights. Lew Geffen International Sotheby’s Real Estate explores how the owners of this breathtaking Waterfall Country Estate home have put the principles of lighting and the latest trends to stunning use in their interior decor scheme.

Your property inspiration

The lamp in the living room of this home – with its graceful arc and unusual shade – creates a talking point in this living room. Simultaneously, it adds to the ambient light created by the downlights to create a space that’s ideal for reading or working on a craft project. By thinking outside the box and finding a lamp that’s both practical and eclectic, the homeowner has created a talking point.

The theme of unusual and attractive lighting is carried through to the bedroom, where the overhead lights are complemented by a modern lamp with metallic finishes. Its dark, neutral colour pairs well with the beige and grey tones of the room, while its geometric shape creates a contrast to the smooth lines and soothing ambience that characterise the room. The best colour and style for a lamp are always ones that complement the room as a whole.

Make lighting a feature in your home

Having overhead lighting in every room provides ambient light, but there are some areas of the home in which more focused light is required. Here are some of the ways that you can light up your home the designer way.

• Brighten corners with the help of the upward glow of a torchiere (a floor lamp with an LED globe in a reflective bowl that directs light upwards).
  
  
• Allow small accent lamps to add a touch of pizzazz to bookshelves, mantelpieces and display shelves.
  
  
• Use decorative wall sconces to cast indirect light into the room, creating mood and ambience. They can also be used to emphasise a decorative feature like a fireplace or work of art.
  
  
• Pendant lights – solitary light fixtures that hang from the ceiling, suspended by a cord, rod or chain – serve to bring light down from the ceiling closer to where it has needed. They are a popular option for task lighting – and especially well-loved in kitchens.
  
  
• Strips of LED lighting can be extremely practical in various parts of your home. They can light up the underside of shelves and counters in the kitchen and can be mounted along shelves and drawers in walk-in cupboards and dressing rooms. Essentially, these can transform the edge of a surface into a strip of light.

When choosing lamp styles, think about the overall theme of your home and the sort of lamps that will complement your other decor elements. The lamps in a room need not necessarily match each other but should work together in harmony without jarring the eye.

Your home should inspire you

The way you light your home does more than illuminate various areas: it sets the entire mood and tone of your home. Lighting can help you draw attention to focal points, create atmosphere and make your home memorable. If you’re considering selling your home, perfecting your lighting scheme is an essential part of staging your home.

The Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty team can help you with every process of staging and selling your home. Contact one of our qualified property practitioners if you’re looking to buy or sell property and let us simplify the process.