3 Lighting Styles We Can't Get Enough Of

When you're looking to make a change in your home, whether it be the bedroom, living room, or your home office, we think that taking stock of your lighting is the perfect place to start. Swapping out an outdated surface mount, or trading your old table lamp for something new, is one of our favorites ways to make an instant impact in any space.

That said, you might be wondering where to start, and what lighting style best fits your space. Below, we share a few of our favorite modern styles to make choosing your next light source a breeze. 

White buffet with Boston fern in white pot and servingware atop it.

Green bedroom with mid century furniture and white accents.

Bright kitchen nook with globe pendant over table.

"New Modern" lighting is all about highlighting sculptural silhouettes and clean lines while playing with proportion and color to bring a fresh energy to your space. Whether you're looking to elevate the look of your dining nook, hallway, or bedroom, this elegant yet approachable style will help you create an unexpected yet well-balanced interior atmosphere, and can instantly alter the look of your space. 

Bright and airy living room with blue couch and concrete floor.

Bright hallway staircase with large white globe pendant.

White modern bathroom with gold wall sconce and concrete sink.

Though this style has long been a design favorite, we've been seeing a resurgence of mushroom-inspired home decor recently, and we're definitely leaning into it. Whimsical and fun, these table and floor lamps are sure to add a soft glow to any room while cultivating a sense of visual interest. 

Bright and colorful living room with silver mushroom shaped lamp.

Little yellow mushroom lamp sitting on a wood shelf in a green painted bedroom.

Gold floor lamp next to red couch in living room.

Drawing inspiration from classic utilitarian lighting, these styles are meant to provide practical illumination for specific tasks or areas, such as kitchen work surfaces, reading nooks, or bathroom vanities, while celebrating the functional artistry of utilitarian light sources.  

These styles are typically simple and minimalist in design, with a focus on both function and form, and provide the perfect amount of illumination across a variety of spaces in your home. 

Sunny kitchen with wood cabinets, white countertops, and hunter green surface mount above sink.

Vintage work bench converted into a modern bar cart with plug in wall sconce above.

Clean laundry room with laundry cart and black factory pendant.

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