TRENDS 2021
HERE’S HOW THE TOP LIGHTING TRENDS ARE SET TO APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE HOME IN 2021: LIVING AND BEDROOM Recessed downlights have been a mainstay in modern homes for many years but are now being outshone by a move towards the subtlety of wall lighting. A conscious appreciation of how lighting affects mood has seen an emerging trend in wall lights and freestanding lamps with dimmer switches to set the mood for any occasion.
KITCHEN Pendant lights still rule the kitchen, but in 2021, they are all about making a statement
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with sleek, clean lines in black or natural frames. Individual pendant lighting is still popular, but there is a move towards bar pendants, creating a striking parallel line affect above kitchen islands, often with several lights suspended from them.
BATHROOM Mirrors with LED lighting remain a strong
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trend for the year ahead. The even light from all sides makes them great
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for applying makeup and can bring any bathroom up to date with an elegant glow. Wall lighting for bathrooms is making a
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OUTDOOR Things are changing outside our homes too as exterior uplighters, once a popular outdoor fixture, have been set aside for their harsh white light, to be replaced with more subtle bollard lighting. The rising popularity of outdoor rooms has led to a desire for ambient outdoor lighting with dimmer switches.
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