Designing a home that will stand the test of time is an opportunity to create something that will last – beyond fleeting trends, changing styles, and ever-evolving tastes. It involves thoughtful consideration of how each element contributes to the whole design! By choosing simple, elegant, and balanced pieces, you can create a room that will be a sanctuary apart from the whims of a world in perpetual motion.

Keep It Simple

Embracing simplicity is the key to a home that will survive the passing trends. Sticking to the basics will ensure your design won’t be outdated as soon as you finish it! Pick classic patterns, a neutral color palette, and stick to finishes that will pass the test of time. Remember, less is more in a timeless home!

Use a Neutral Color Palette

Neutrals provide a base that will complement the trends of any era. Choosing a neutral color palette is the safest bet if you don’t want to frequently repaint or re-furnish your home, but still want to keep it looking fresh and up-to-date! 

This does not mean you have to go beige head to toe – if you’re a color-lover, consider adding bright elements in the artwork and other easily-replaceable accessories like pillows, rugs, lamps, drapes, etc. Then it’s an easy swap when you’re ready for a style change!

This home’s neutral color palette is sure to withstand any style changes that are thrown at it! From floor to ceiling, this space speaks elegance. The houseplants add a pop of life and color, and there’s plenty of room to add more personal touches. We love the way the table lamp mirrors the arched windows and adds interest with a metallic bronze finish. Lamps are a smart way to add a touch of trendy because they’re easy to move to a different location or replace as styles evolve!

Stick to Classic Patterns

Some patterns belong in the past while others seem to persist through the generations! When you’re adding visual interest, pick classic patterns instead of the current trends. Florals, stripes, damask, and some plaids are generally a safe choice.

This nook exudes a vintage feel without any out-of-date vibes. The floral patterns on the chair and wallpaper have been proven through the generations – they’re here to stay! We also love a lamp-shaded wall sconce like this one. Choosing a traditional shape means that even if you change out the furniture and/or accessories, your light fixture can still look fresh.

Finish Up With Finishes

When you’re designing a timeless home, lighting finishes can either bring your design into the current era (but may need to be replaced before long) or they can be an element that endures. Choosing the wrong finish can detract from the ultimate purpose of the design: transcending fads and remaining appealing throughout the years.

This home is ageless, but has elements to bring it into the present. The open space makes it a blank canvas to work with any design era. The gold hardware and light fixtures speak to the current trends and modernize the space. Even in a timeless design, it’s important to pick a few things you love – even if they might need to be replaced later. If you’re looking for something that will last, opt for crystal, nickel, or another classic finish.

Pro Tip: It’s also important to consider the style of your home. For example, ornate cabinet knobs may feel trendy in a sleek, modern kitchen, but will feel timeless in a historic home.

Use Natural Materials

Throughout every style era, the timelessness of nature continues to inspire beautiful designs. Whether it’s in the home’s architecture (wood accents, stone details, or tiles) or in the accessories (indoor plants, ceramics, and other accessories), natural elements will inevitably show up somewhere in every home. Finding ways to include natural materials in your home will keep your design current and beautiful for years to come!

This bathroom’s repeated warm wood accents tie this design together seamlessly. From the dresser to the vanity, the room feels cohesive and ageless. We always love a pendant vanity light, but we especially love this one for a timeless look! Its classic shape and color are bound to blend in with any trend – just change out a few of the countertop accessories and you’ll have a brand-new design without spending a fortune. 

Quality Over Quantity

When you’re wanting a design that lasts, durability has to be a big consideration. Investing in quality fixtures and furniture will bring you the peace of mind that comes from knowing you won’t need to spend more money later on repairs or replacements. Focus your efforts on building a core collection that will last, then you’ll have the time and budget to indulge in a trend here and there as you find things you love.

This kitchen is the perfect example of how a light fixture can completely transform a space! This white and grey kitchen needed a focal point, and this fixture delivers! The design of the fixture is classic take on crystal chandeliers, and it’ll last beyond trend shifts. Choosing a quality, classic light that makes you happy is a great way to ensure that you’ll love your lighting through the trends for years to come.

Focus on Functionality

A well-designed space that serves the people living there is more likely to remain relevant over time and can adapt to changing circumstances. Unlike trends that come and go, functional design focuses on design principles that transcend temporary styles..

Even the most gorgeous bathroom will feel outdated if usability isn’t considered first. A bathroom is one of the most vital rooms in the house, so it should be functional! It’s where you care for yourself and ensure you’re at your best. 

This stunning bathroom takes functionality to the next level, and maximizes a space with difficult proportions. This awkward space feels bright and open thanks to a focus on functional design. Placing the toilet under the low part of the ceiling maximizes the functionality of an otherwise unusable space. The vanity’s open design helps to make the room feel bigger, and it still packs plenty of storage with a pair of wide drawers. 

The light in this room has been cleverly layered with a functional and beautiful fixture over the vanity, and accent lighting behind the wooden panel that helps trick the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is. Taking the mirror all the way up and over maximizes usable mirror space (no more fighting for face time) while also reflecting the light and making the space feel larger. With it all put together, this angled ceiling feels more like a design feature rather than a space-stealer. 

Incorporate Your Style

No matter the room, the impact of the design will fall flat if you fail to add some personal touches! This isn’t simply a space to be lived in for years – it’s also a home to make memories in and find joy in. Build a base that will transcend trends, then mindfully select more modern pieces, knowing that you may want to update them throughout the years to maintain relevance.

This space is the perfect example of building a timeless base, then adding personal touches. The neutral colors and clean lines of the furniture, floors, and built-ins speak to timelessness, but the light fixtures are modern and on trend. Lamps and pendants (or just the shades) are fairly simple to replace, but without them this design wouldn’t be complete! 

The personal touches here are to die for. We love how this asymmetrical design uses different nightstands and lights, but still manages to maintain cohesiveness. Also peep all the accent lighting in this room – from the ceiling and walls to the built-ins, the lighting in this space packs a punch!

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When you put love and effort into a space, you’ll want to enjoy it with your loved ones for many years to come. From impromptu living room dances to enjoying meals together, your focus should be on each other – not the outdated design of your home! Our experts are ready to help you create a classic home that will still be true to you and your taste. Give Galleria Lighting a call to get started!

Have you ever stepped into a room and immediately sensed something felt weird… but couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Without proper scale and proportion, a room’s design can crumble quickly, and leave it feeling… off. If you want to get it right, you need to learn how to balance the objects in your room with each other and the room itself.

Scale vs. Proportion

Scale refers to the size of objects in relation to the room, or how well they seem to fit together in the space. Proportion is the relationship between items, or how well they seem to fit with each other. In order to get it right you need both – the things in your home need to look right with each other and with the room itself. 

Having a home that looks balanced is easier said than done, so we have some expert tips to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes and create a home where everything works together in harmony.

Mistake #1: Choosing the Wrong Size Rug

One of the most common mistakes is choosing the wrong rug size. Rugs can be a significant investment, and novice designers might be tempted to cut costs by going with a smaller size – but don’t fall into this trap! A too-small rug can make your room feel cramped. On the other hand, a too-large rug can leave edges in awkward places and feel bulky. The right size will balance with your furniture and your room. 

Rug placement and size needs will be different in every room, so following a rug guide like this can steer you in the right direction. For example, in the living room a good rule of thumb is to select a rug that’s large enough to either accommodate all the furniture completely on top of it or have only the front two legs of each furniture piece placed on it. 

Why This Doesn’t Work: The rug and furniture chosen are noticeably undersized for the space! Relying on a floating rug island with a single chair and side table to carry the design is ineffective (and a trip hazard). To achieve balance, this room needs more furniture. You’d either need to choose seating that matches the scale of this rug to create a small conversation area, or use a larger rug to anchor larger furniture to fill the room.

What to Do Instead: We cannot emphasize this point enough: selecting the right size rug is everything! This gorgeously balanced room proves it’s worth it. This large living room has plenty of furniture, and a large rug like this provides an essential foundation that anchors the space and ties the room together. In any room, a well-fitted rug will ground the space, making it feel cohesive. 

Mistake #2: Not Enough Light

Another common mistake is to use lighting that’s mismatched with scale of the room or in proportion to the furniture. Yes, scale and proportion matter in lighting too! Lighting that is too dim or overpowering can really mess up the feel and functionality of a space. 

The key is layering your light – using various sources and types of light throughout the room to give a well-balanced light throughout the space by addressing common issues like dark corners and poorly lit work areas. A well-chosen array of light fixtures will make your home look like a designer’s been through, but how do you know how exactly much light is right for your space?

To determine your lighting needs, first you’ll have to understand a few basic light measurements. Lumens are a measurement of the amount of light emitted by a light source. A foot candle is a measurement that describes how bright a light source appears to be from one foot away. You’ll need to use both of these to calculate your lighting needs!

Larger rooms need more light than smaller rooms, and task-oriented spaces within those spaces (like a kitchen counter, office desk, or reading chair) will need more light than the rest of the room. To get an idea of how much light you’ll need, start by measuring the width and length of the room, then multiply those two numbers to find the room’s square footage. Next, use the chart below to determine how many foot candles your room or space will need. 

The last step is to multiply your room’s square footage by the recommended foot candle requirement to determine the number of lumens your space requires. Most modern light bulbs have their corresponding lumens included on the packaging. Simply add up the lumens for each bulb in your room to see if you’re in the right range. 

Example: A 20’x20’ living room has 400 square feet. The recommended foot candles for living rooms is 10-20. 400 x 10 = 4,000 and 400 x 20 = 8,000. In this room, you would want to add up the lumens for your light bulbs and shoot for somewhere between 4,000 – 8,000 lumens for the entire space.  

Keep in mind that this recommendation is for typical use. You also need to take into account all of the ways you’ll use the room, and plan balanced lighting for each situation. If the living room above was also used for movie nights and has a home office in the corner, you would need a way to accommodate those activities too. You’ll need fewer lumens for movies (dimmer switches or small lamps are a great option) and extra light for work (a desk lamp, extra overhead light, or wall sconce would work well). 

Remember, these numbers are general recommendations. In addition to being balanced, your lighting also needs to be comfortable. Start with the recommendations, then tailor your lighting from there to get what works best for you.

Why This Doesn’t Work: These small lamps are undersized for the scale of the bed and the room, which is both an aesthetic and a practical issue – nobody likes squinting at their late-night read or tripping over the black shoes on the floor in the middle of the night. 

What to Do Instead: Using a variety of light sources ensures sufficient light coverage and adds depth, enhancing the room’s overall atmosphere. In this particular space, the lamp, pendant, chandelier, and accent lighting have been thoughtfully chosen to provide just the right amount of light and are in perfect proportion with the room’s other features. Whether you’ll be using the space for a late-night book or preparing to take on your day, this room promises to exceed your expectations functionally and aesthetically.

Mistake #3: Picking the Wrong Size Chandelier or Pendant

In addition to getting the amount of light right in your space, it’s also important to get a fixture that’s to scale. Since chandeliers and pendants typically serve as a room’s focal point, it’s especially important to get it right! To avoid picking the wrong size, a few tips:

1. Measure your room’s width and length in feet, then add those two numbers together to determine the width of your chandelier or pendant in inches. For example, if your room is 10 feet x 16 feet, your chandelier or pendant should be around 26 inches wide (except in a dining room – no head bumps please!).
2. Measure your room’s height. We recommend adding 3 inches of height to your fixture for every foot of space between your floor and ceiling. For example, if your ceilings are 10 feet tall, your chandelier or pendant should be around 30 inches tall.

Why This Doesn’t Work: We can understand why this room doesn’t have a chandelier with those gorgeous windows as a focal point. But in the evenings, this room’s focal point will disappear into the shadows and the high vaulted space above will feel empty. A chandelier would fill this void and give this room a gorgeous 24/7 focal point. It would also provide essential lighting for the evening hours and create a cozier, more intimate atmosphere than a grid of bright recessed lights.

What To Do Instead: Use the guidelines above to find the ideal fixture size for your space. In this room, the pendant is slightly oversized, but it’s okay to make judgment calls when deciding what’s going to work best in your space since you’re the one who has to live with it! In this room, the pendant serves as the focal point and creates a more intimate conversation area. By occupying the vertical space, it brings harmony and balance to the design. If you need extra help selecting the correct size fixture or installing it, don’t be afraid to ask an expert!

Mistake #4: Small Wall Hangings on a Large Wall

We love how art and other wall hangings add personality to a space, but we often notice inexperienced designers or homeowners creating a tiny island of art in a sea of empty wall space. It’s a common mistake, but is one that is easily avoidable with a few essential tips!

When it comes to hanging pictures on a large wall, you generally have two options: creating a gallery wall or opting for a larger piece of art. Whichever you decide on, the resulting arrangement or artwork should be around 60-75% of the width of the furniture it’s above and take up 60-75% of the wall height above it for a perfectly balanced look! If you’re using multiple pieces, space them out to get the right scale. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different layouts and art pieces – you may be surprised by what combinations work.

Why This Doesn’t Work: The frames above this bed are too small, throwing off the whole balance of the room. Luckily, the solution to this problem is simple!  You can either keep the existing frames and incorporate more pieces for a gallery wall or replace them with something larger. Whichever you choose to do, getting the scale right is a non-negotiable!

What To Do Instead: The art in this room is a much better size for the room and the bed! While it might be a touch more than 60-75% of the bed’s width, it’s spaced appropriately and doesn’t hang so high that you’ll need a stepladder to see it. The result is a gorgeous room with perfect proportions and scale. Hanging the right art in the right place is critical to a design that drops jaws.

Mistake #5: Not Styling with Scale in Mind

If we could give one tip to aspiring homeowners/designers it would be this: details are everything. To achieve a beautifully designed room, you need to pay attention to both scale and proportion when it comes to accessorizing. 

When curating pieces to display in your room, some basic principles apply. First, create little moments by using your decor in groups! For example, pair a small vase with some books and a frame. Most designers say that groups look better in odd numbers, so shoot for 3 or 5 rather than 2 or 4. Second, stagger the heights and sizes of the objects in a group. Playing with proportions can help you to get a design that’s both balanced and visually interesting. Last, use a variety of colors, materials, and patterns to keep things interesting and achieve the perfect balance!

Why This Doesn’t Work: While this kitchen is full of vibrant personality and patterns, the overall effect is a tad overwhelming and disorganized. The island feels slightly overrun with a bunch of small items similar in size (although the flowers at the end do add some much-needed height). The top shelf is unbalanced and half empty, while the bottom shelf is stuffed with a row of, again, similarly-sized items. In both places, creating groups with space would give the decor a bit of room to breathe, and give each design moment a chance to shine.

What To Do Instead: This room beautifully showcases the result of investing time in thoughtful styling! Items on the counter are grouped to the edges, leaving plenty of work space. Items on the shelves are spaced out to fill the shelves without blocking the light, a must for this stunning storage solution that maximizes shelf space without sacrificing the view. Even the large shelving feels unobtrusive because it’s to scale with the rest of the room. While this kitchen has a more minimalist vibe, paying attention to scale and proportion can give you a balanced look with any style from a traditional living room to a maximalist bedroom. 

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Understanding scale and proportion is essential for making design choices that lead to a balanced and harmonious home. Whether choosing the correct size rug to ground a room, selecting a beautiful light fixture, hanging wall art with precision, or curating decorative pieces thoughtfully, every detail matters. By avoiding these four common mistakes and following our tips, you can transform your home into a space that’s the perfect blend of form and function. For more personalized advice, call Galleria Lighting! Our experts would love to answer your questions and help you as you design a home you love.

Lighting a commercial building isn’t a simple task. The needs of a business are often complex, and meeting those needs requires a solid understanding of how light works in a commercial space. Much like a business plan has several objectives, a commercial lighting plan typically has several objectives or goals.

Common Goals for Commercial Lighting

• Increased productivity, performance, and morale of workers
• Safety of employees and customers
• Comfort and ambiance
• Smooth transitions from space to space
• Cost savings on utility bills
• Branding and cohesiveness

To achieve all of your goals simultaneously, your best bet is to consult with a lighting expert with a thorough understanding of the best practices for commercial lighting in your area. But before you do, it’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of commercial lighting.

Know How Much Light You Need

First, consider usage. Factory work zones will have very different lighting requirements from restaurant dining areas. Areas where detailed or dangerous work will be done need brighter light for accuracy and safety. Always remember to refer to your industry’s regulations regarding commercial lighting as a part of your planning.

Light recommendations for commercial spaces are given in foot-candles, which is a measure of the intensity of light. If you were to hang a single bulb in a room and measure foot-candles throughout the space, you’d find that the foot-candles are the highest directly under the bulb. You can even out light coverage and increase the overall intensity of the lighting by spreading several lights out across a space.

Light output for bulbs and fixtures is measured in lumens, with higher lumens correlating to more light. To determine how many lumens you need in a space, multiply the square footage by the foot-candle recommendation. For example, a 100sqft office, which needs 30-50 foot-candles, will require 3000-5000 lumens. Lumens are cumulative, meaning you can add the lumens for each fixture together to determine the overall lumens in a space. 

Commercial Foot-Candle* Recommendations

While these may vary a little depending on usage and safety requirements, these recommendations will get you to a good starting point that you can tweak if you want more or less light.

*Foot-Candles is an Imperial measurement. Lux is the Metric equivalent. To convert from Foot-Candles to Lux, multiply the foot-candles by 10.764. 1 foot-candle = 10.764 lux. 

Pay Attention to Durability 

The fixtures you choose need to be appropriate for the conditions in which they’ll be installed. Weather and humidity should be considered for outdoor spaces like patio dining, and indoor spaces like showers and laundry. In areas where a fixture could come into unwanted contact, such as gyms and classrooms, choosing fixtures with strong coverings that protect the bulbs is a must. Also, consider the amount of time the lights will be used each day – not all fixtures are designed to be on 24/7/365.

Use Consistent Light Temperature

The temperature, or color, of light (measured in Kelvins) significantly affects how a room, and the people in it, will feel. At lower Kelvins, light appears warm and yellow. Light at high Kelvins appears cool and blue. The temperature of the light you use needs to be consistent to avoid awkward and clashing transitions. A warm yellow bulb in a sea of bright white will look out of place. 

Natural light changes color throughout the day, from warm dawn to cool midday and warm dusk. Because of this our brains are wired to respond to light temperature, which is important to consider in a commercial setting. Cool light makes people feel more alert, awake, and focused – great for labs and workspaces. Warm light makes people feel relaxed and at ease – the perfect choice for creating a mood in a restaurant dining room. Warm light is also much easier on the eyes at night, which is something to consider for outdoor lighting (if you’ve ever driven past an electronic billboard at night and been blinded by the whites and blues, you’ll know what we mean!)

Determine the Type of Light

Light Layering is an important lighting design concept that references the need for light to come from several sources to make a space more comfortable and functional. Layering light is a universal trick, but it’s especially important for commercial spaces. 

The Basics

• General / Ambient Lighting – the overall light in a space, usually provided by overhead lighting.
• Task Lighting – additional lighting for areas where work is done, such as a desk lamp or a pendant hung over a countertop.
• Accent Lighting – decorative lighting focused on a particular area or object, often used to highlight architectural features, artwork, exhibits, etc.
• Direct Lighting – Light that shines directly from a fixture to an object or space. This type of lighting is perfect for illuminating important areas, but can cause headaches for employees that must work underneath them
• Indirect Lighting – Light that is diffused or reflected into a space. Indirect lighting generally lights larger areas with a softer (but not necessarily dimmer) light that is easy on the eyes.

An effective lighting plan should include a combination of the above types of light, coordinated to get the right light to the right places. This will “layer” light across the space. 

Other Things to Consider

• Natural Light – natural light is a mood and energy booster, so it’s important to include it whenever possible. It can also be counted as a light source, which means you can sometimes get away with using fewer lights during daylight hours.
• CRI – Short for the Color Rendering Index, CRI is a measure of a light’s ability to reveal the colors of objects. CRI is measured from 0 to 100 – lights with a CRI of 100 will show colors in their truest form, and lights with a CRI of 0 will make all colors look the same. In retail especially, it’s very important to have lighting with a high CRI to attract customers to displays and make products look their best. High-quality LEDs are typically the best option if CRI is important to your business. Aim for a CRI of 90-100.
• Bulb Type – The most popular bulbs for commercial use are LED – they’re energy-efficient, can be dimmable, and come in a wide range of color options. Fluorescent or CFL bulbs are also popular, but they’re not usually dimmable, and they often have a noticeable flicker that can give some people migraines. Halogen is another option commonly used in commercial lighting. An important thing to note is that halogen bulbs produce a lot of heat, and can be a fire hazard if the fixtures are installed near flammable materials. 
• Glare and Reflection: Light will bounce off reflective surfaces. You can use this to your advantage, and use mirrors or gloss finishes to help reflect light around a space. It can also be an issue if the light bounces in unintended directions, like into employees’ eyes as they work or through a window into traffic.

Energy Efficiency and Savings

Keeping the lights on costs money, but there are plenty of ways to save. Lights with dusk/dawn sensors keep lights off during the day and turn them on when it gets dark without you having to flip a switch. Lights with motion sensors are a great option for places with regular (but not constant) use, like exam rooms and restrooms, because they’ll only use power when the room is occupied. Smart lights can be programmed to turn off and on at a certain time of day. Many can be controlled remotely with an app, which makes them an attractive option for those long days when you can’t remember if you flipped the switch on the way out of the office.

As you shop for lighting, you may notice that some options have a blue Energy Star logo on the packaging. Energy Star is a U.S. government-backed organization that certifies fixtures and appliances that use less energy. The Energy Star certification makes it easy to identify options that will use less power, which will translate to a lower utility bill.

Always Consider Safety

The safety of customers and employees in a commercial environment is always one of the most important things to consider. Always check your industry’s laws and guidelines regarding safety requirements to be sure you’re in compliance. Some of the things you’ll want to use lighting to protect against include: accidents and falls, fire hazards, discomfort, crime, employee productivity, and emergencies.

Indoors, you’ll need to be sure that your exit signs and directional signage are in highly visible locations. Choose lighting that is both adequate for the work to be performed and comfortable for those that work in it. Poor lighting won’t just decrease productivity and make accidents more likely; it can also hurt morale and lower employee satisfaction. It’s also important to keep stairwells well-lit to prevent falls and deter crime in less visible areas. Replace old wiring and faulty fixtures to avoid fire hazards. 

Outdoors, be sure to light all areas regularly used from dusk to dawn, including walkways, paths, and parking areas. Ensure any trip hazards, such as stairs or a raised sidewalk, are well-lit to avoid accidents. Install adequate lighting around exterior entrances to keep employees safe while dealing with door locks. Motion sensor lights can also be a helpful crime deterrent near doors, windows, or important outdoor features. Always be sure that all outdoor fixtures and bulbs are rated for outdoor use.

Aesthetics Matter

After slogging through all of the requirements, recommendations, and acronyms, it can be easy to forget that aesthetics matter too – and they have a huge impact on your business! Lighting that looks good makes your business comfortable and memorable. Once you’ve met the safety requirements, it’s time to bring some life and character to your space.

Make Your Building Shine

When choosing lighting, pay attention to the style of the building. Match the finishes and styles of your fixtures to the building’s architecture as much as possible so they don’t feel out of place with the rest of the building. Use accent lighting to highlight beautiful features, like an original brick wall or a water fountain. 

Lighting and Branding

You can also use lighting to emphasize your branding! Don’t be afraid to go bold or playful with a statement lighting piece in your brand’s colors in the foyer. High CRI lighting around signage and branded decor like furniture or murals will keep your brand colors in sharp focus. Use accent lighting to spotlight things that matter to your brand, like a memorabilia collection, company history display, community outreach projects, employee recognition, etc. To really kick it up a notch, consider installing color-changing lights around the exterior of your building that can be lit up for holidays or with your brand colors for special occasions. 

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

The most important thing to remember with your commercial lighting needs is that you don’t have to do it alone. As a business owner, you understand the need to rely on subject matter experts for specialized tasks. You wouldn’t want your accountant to design your logo, and you shouldn’t rely on just anyone to get your lighting right. At Galleria Lighting, we specialize in making homes and businesses shine – and we’re passionate about getting it right. For your next commercial lighting project, let us handle the heavy lifting. Check out our website, or give us a call and schedule a consultation. 

As experts in the lighting industry, we often get asked by homeowners how to choose light fixtures that will look great in their home today and continue to look stylish and relevant for years to come. After all, a light fixture is not just a functional element in a room, but it’s also an important design element that can set the tone and style of a space. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with some tips and advice on how to choose timeless light fixtures that will stand the test of time.

1. Consider Your Home’s Style

One of the most important things to consider when choosing light fixtures is the style of your home. If you have a classic, traditional home, then a chandelier with crystal accents or a beautifully detailed pendant light may be the perfect choice. On the other hand, if you have a modern home with clean lines and an uncluttered look, then a simple, sleek fixture like a drum pendant or a linear LED light may be a better fit. The key is to choose fixtures that complement your home’s existing style, so that they blend in seamlessly and don’t look out of place.

2. Opt for Neutral Colors

When choosing light fixtures, it’s important to choose colors that will stand the test of time. Bright and bold colors may be trendy and fun, but they’re also more likely to look dated in just a few years. That’s why it’s a good idea to choose neutral colors like black, white, bronze, or brass. These colors will always look stylish and elegant, and they’ll blend in well with any decor style.

3. Consider the Size and Scale

Another important factor to consider when choosing light fixtures is the size and scale of the fixture. You want to choose fixtures that are proportional to the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. A large chandelier may look stunning in a grand entryway with a high ceiling, but it may look out of place in a small, cozy bedroom. On the other hand, a small pendant light may not make a big enough statement in a large living room. It’s important to choose fixtures that are in proportion to the space, so that they don’t look too small or too large.

4. Focus on Quality

When it comes to light fixtures, it’s important to focus on quality. This means choosing fixtures that are well-made and have a solid construction. Quality fixtures will last longer and look better over time, and they’ll be less likely to need to be replaced in a few years. When you’re shopping for light fixtures, look for those that are made of high-quality materials like brass, stainless steel, or heavy-duty plastic.

5. Think About Energy Efficiency

Finally, it’s important to think about energy efficiency when choosing light fixtures. With energy costs on the rise, it’s more important than ever to choose fixtures that are energy-efficient and will help you save money on your energy bills. Look for fixtures that are Energy Star certified or that use LED lights, as these are both great options for saving energy and reducing your energy bills.

6. Don’t Overlook Functionality

In addition to style and quality, it’s important to also consider the functionality of a light fixture. When choosing light fixtures, think about the purpose of the fixture and the type of light you need. For example, if you’re choosing a fixture for a task area like a kitchen or a reading nook, you’ll need a fixture that provides bright, direct light. On the other hand, if you’re choosing a fixture for a living room or dining room, you’ll want a fixture that provides soft, ambient light. Make sure to choose fixtures that will meet your functional needs and provide the type of light that you need in your home.

In conclusion, choosing timeless light fixtures for your home is all about balancing form and function, and considering the style, size, and quality of the fixtures you choose. If you need any help or advice in choosing the perfect light fixtures for your home, please don’t hesitate to visit our showroom. Our team of experts is here to help you find the perfect fixtures that will look great in your home and stand the test of time.