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Rich finishes give the fixture a unique depth. Bushed
nickel, chrome, and metallic will transform any contemporary
design. For the tropical feel of a beach home or island
look, let the rattan, cork, reed, bamboo or wicker finishes
accentuate the space. Antique Brass, Metallic Bronze, Dark
Graphite and Oil Rubbed Bronze finishes can complete your
Art Deco or Antique look. The finishes are definitely not
boring or plain.
The design or shape of a light fixture will really set off a
room as well. Urn shaped bases with contours and elegantly
turned frames make for a traditionally formal or comfortably
casual motif. Industrial lines, sculptural and square–tube
construction, hand forged iron or metal look, and tapered
arches can bring visual impact to any contemporary or loft
style space. Wire frames or flat panels embellished with
rope, bamboo, cork, natural reeds or certain types of
grained wood can create the botanical or nature like feel.
Taking time to browse through the many authentic and
different styles and shapes will ultimately transform any
room.
No matter how amazing a light fixture may look either in a
corner, on a table or on a wall, don’t forget that the shade
also plays a huge role in achieving the look of elegance or
panache. Shades can be round, square, rectangular or flared.
They can be glass, metal, paper or fabric. The shape of a
shade sometimes tends to echo the shape of the lighting
fixture. A shade must fit the light. White and cream tapered
drum shades tend to coordinate well with the brighter
finishes like chrome, brushed nickel and steel, but can be
versatile with any finish or style of lighting. Colored
shades add warmth to any room and can also help pull
together furniture colors and accent pieces.
Don’t be afraid of adding some contemporary lighting to any
home’s interior. Don’t be intimidated by all the choices
there are to pick from. Take time and find the right style
of fixture that enhances the room. The point is, get
creative and remember, weather a chic apartment in New York
City or a house in the burbs, the combination of finish,
style and shape, and shade design can really add compliment
to an overall decorating scheme.
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