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PHOTO: EMILY MINTON REDFIELD, COURTESY BASIL + TATE
Fashion for Your Home Make a statement with LIGHTING, FIXTURES and COLOR By Heather Shoning
IN THE SAME WAY you fill out your wardrobe, you can create a truly custom and special home with design details that reflect your personal style. These three design elements can really up the wow! factor in your home—lighting, fixtures and paint color. Here are tips to help you craft an on-trend and personally pleasing home. STATEMENT LIGHTING Don’t let your light fixtures be afterthoughts. Jackie Newell, founder and lead designer with Basil + Tate, says lighting can be a statement piece which defines a space. “Large fixtures can define the style of a space and smaller fixtures like lamps, wall sconces and art lights can help to define the mood of a room,” she says. “Our eyes are drawn to light, so they are a critical element of every space we design.” An important consideration when choosing lighting is scale. Newell says to choose a large fixture for a grand foyer—not only to fill the space, but also to be sure it provides enough light. What if your foyer is not so grand? “Smaller foyers have just as much potential because there are so many fun light fixtures to choose from,” she says. “One of the most important considerations in smaller foyers is the clearance between the top of the door and the ceiling so that you don’t risk the door hitting the fixture when it swings open. Regardless of size, give your guests a reason to look up!” Certainly, you will have a nice mix of large and small light fixtures throughout your home, and you’ll likely have a variety of finishes and shapes. “From fabric drum shades to forged iron lanterns to seagrass pendants—beautiful options are endless,” Newell says. “Lighting is one of our favorite elements in a room, so we often choose a fixture and let that inspire the design for an entire space!” BASIL + TATE basilandtate.com
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september 2022 // AvidLifestyle