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The Latest Trends in Lighting
If you're planning to redecorate your home this year, perhaps the most important
aspect of your project will be the decisions you make about lighting. It can dramatically influence the feel of a room, making
it warm and inviting, cozy and comfortable at the flip of a switch.
"Whether you decide to go with recessed cans,
lamps, chandeliers or pendants, decorative lighting is probably the most important accessory you can buy. If chosen correctly,
it can have just as much influence on the look and feel of a room as your best piece of furniture," says Joe Rey-Barreau,
an architect, educational consultant for the American Lighting Association and professor of interior design at the University
of Kentucky.
Rey-Barreau travels the country tracking lighting trends and notes three major movements underway right
now.
*Casual elegance: The creation of warm, relaxed and comfortable environments with casual lighting that is a little
more upscale in design.
*Simplified traditional: Remove the excess and simplify. Decorative lighting here may be solid
brass, but stripped down and rich with antique patina.
*Soft comtemporary: Clean, modern and simple in style. While architectural
in design, these fixtures are no longer cold.
"Lights that complement a home's architectural design are really hot
right now," says Jeffrey Dross, trends analyst for Kichler Lighting in Cleveland, Ohio.
Major changes are also noted
in the way people are lighting up their dining rooms and kitchens. Over the past five years or so, the decorative trend in
kitchens is moving more toward cherry and mahogany cabinets and away from oak. To compliment the look, lighting is taking
on a redder tone.
The lighting industry is also directing a lot of attention at outdoor lighting this year. Terraces,
decks and patios are becoming an extension of the home and need to be well lit. Lighting manufacturers are adapting their
most popular designs to outdoor living, using materials that can stand up to the elements.
Landscape lighting is also
getting more decorative.
LIGHTING SPECIALISTS
Pasadena Lighting is conveniently
located at 731 E. Walnut Street in Pasadena, California just south of the 210 freeway at the Lake Avenue exit.
Pasadena
Lighting is a full service showroom featuring indoor and outdoor lighting. Our knowledgeable and skilled staff are here to
assist you in all of your specialized lighting needs.
Our goal is to provide you with excellent products and customer
service.
The store hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed
Sunday. Appointments can be made to accomodate a client's schedule.
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