Trends reflect the latest creativity and technological advancements in the design world. Here are some top lighting trends that you’ll want to pay close attention to in order to ensure that the design narrative of your home environment reflects the best of what’s available in the lighting market.

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1. Don’t Leave Wall Plates to Fate

If wall plates are currently an afterthought in your interior lighting scheme, we can tell you with no uncertainty that they shouldn’t be. Often thought of as more utilitarian than design-forward in nature, the right wall plate actually has the power to subtly uplift or dramatically embolden the design narrative of your interior environment.

2. Harkening Back to Modern

Mid-century Modern design is everywhere. In 2017, it’s set to be a prevalent and in-demand style in lighting, complete with clean lines and soothing, minimalist shapes.

One of the great things about this design style is that the fixtures tend to exude an iconic and timeless quality that stays in style when other trends have all but disappeared.

3. Minimalist LED

Contemporary and modern design environments that have a streamlined aesthetic have unique requirements when it comes to lighting. If this is your aesthetic of choice, you’ll love the latest trend towards minimalist LED lighting.

4. Go Luxe with Gold

A great thing about gold as a design element is that you can mix and match it with other metals like silver and brass to create the perfect, layered look. Plus, many of the top lighting manufacturers are really pushing the envelope when it comes to offering gold and other metallic-inspired finishes.

5. Say YES to RLM

Interior lighting that has a commercial/industrial feel is a trend that has been upon us for some time, but it will be gaining steam in 2017. Industrial fixtures that are specifically designed to reflect light in a downward direction. You can find them in many styles like modern, contemporary and so on …

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