Another living room at sunset, where we can see the lighting design coming into its own. This is an intelligent use of light-layering, which adds interest and definition to the room. Each source of light...
In this magnificent living room, groupings of furniture work with lighting to define a series of smaller spaces which flow into one another. It’s a configuration ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. Table lamps...
This is a lives room which absolutely bursts with visual interest, but the restraint with which it’s been decorated keep the overall effect rich and tasteful. The lighting design is beautifully considered, with each element...
There’s no mistaking the masculine influence on this living room. With its wide-screen television, full-sized bar, and heavy dark wood and leather furnishings, this is the ultimate “man cave.” This room calls for a lighting...
This is a welcoming kitchen which draws you in with toasty light reflecting off of its gentle curves and softly gleaming wood. The two lines of recessed ceiling cans give off the unmistakable glow of...
Lighting a room on this scale requires some intelligent planning and creative thinking. The cathedral ceilings give this room an unmistakable grandeur, but without proper lighting design, the space could quickly turn cavernous. A ring...
The sophisticated textures of this luxurious living room add depth and interest to the cleverly limited color choices. In this photo, the sun is just setting, so we have an opportunity to see how the...
Another living room blessed with an abundance of natural light. At times it can be hard to visualize the effect of a lighting design in a room like this. It’s helpful to remember that all...
Here’s a contemporary formal living room furnished and lit with exquisite taste. This room is a masterclass in balance and symmetry, as the eye is effortlessly drawn deeper and deeper into the space. The grand...
This fun, feminine living room manages to display a definite antique sensibility deftly combined with a sly sense of fun. The heigh ceilings, Queen Anne chairs, and quirky accessories (a bust of Beethoven, silver mint...
This room isn’t wanting in design features. The exposed beams in the ceiling, the stunning oversized painting, and an impressive collection of decorative accessories keep the eye engaged and moving throughout the room. In this...
This living room’s incredible walls of floor-to-ceiling windows let natural light pour into the space throughout the day. But once you’ve watched the sunset, they could contribute to giving the big room a chilly, spare...
Another modern living room with a minimalist aesthetic is kept warm and welcoming with the choice of natural colors and fibers. There’s a palpable sense of calm and ease in this room’s gentle palette. The...
This serene penthouse living room is the perfect setting for relaxed entertaining and civilized conversation. The oversized picture windows let in a wealth of natural light, and all eyes will be on the stunning riverview...
There’s a laid-back elegance to this comfortable living room, expressed in the buttery leather of the overstuffed couches and the contrasting dark wood furniture. The oversized crystal fixture in the center of the space contributes...
They might be small, but the two pendant lamps hanging above the kitchen island are punching way above their design weight. Their witty echoing of the extractor hood’s distinctive angle adds an elegance that can’t...
An exclusive urban penthouse calls for a self-assured design, tailored to the exacting standards of its occupant. There’s a definite masculine energy to this living room, conveyed in the sober gray stripes of the wall...
The elegant shape and banding details of this shaded chandelier confidently reference the arch and window panes of the kitchen’s gorgeous china cabinet. The high ceiling houses recessed cans of various sizes. Placing the lights...
The monumental scale of this grand living room demands a lighting design that can live up to its imposing proportions. If there was ever a room that called for a magnificent chandelier, this is it....
With a simple but carefully considered choice of fixture, this kitchen lighting design has managed to combine a cool retro vibe with a fresh modern aesthetic. The two large globe pendants above this kitchen island...
One well-judged lighting choice can powerfully transform your sense of a room. The retro minimalist vinyl furniture, blank white walls and subdued colors of the accessories in this room would tell a very different story...
A winning combination of texture and color makes this living room an oasis of calm. This is a palette that seems to let the room breathe. Restful shades of beige, cream, dusty rose and cool...
There’s so much going on in the accessories and furnishings of this living room’s eclectic, pop-inspired design, but restricting the pallette to pale blues, creams and winter whites keeps the overall effect soothing and...
The discreet grandeur of this living room is drawn in large part from its sheer scale, its imposing views, and the sober luxury of its furnishings. In a room like this, the lighting design should...
When you’re looking for kitchen lighting design inspiration, sometimes it’s the most unexpected choice that produces the most memorable results. These two brilliant shining chrome pendants just won’t be ignored, producing a dynamic focal point...
A perfect square of recessed can lights sets the stage for a deceptively simple and strikingly effective kitchen lighting idea. Small rectangular pendant hang from a spiral track above the island. The shape evokes the...
The kitchen lighting design idea here is a brave repetition of one shape in several forms. The unusual shape of the large pendants which light the island workspaces are reproduced in smaller ceiling fixtures over...
The fluttery feminine effect of the pink chandelier over the breakfast booth is a bit of a surprise and yet it makes perfect sense when paired with the smooth, buttery tan upholstery of the seats...
This handsome and imposing three-light bar fixture commands your attention, but works seamlessly with the horizontal flow of this long kitchen. It’s an idea that’s quietly reinforced by the orderly line of recessed cans lighting...
Subtle recessed lighting cans around the edge of the ceiling keeps things uniformly bright throughout this distinctive kitchen. Because of their quiet gray color, the two heavily ornate pendant lights over the stainless steel table...
Miniature recessed lights under the cabinets and over the sink will make sure there’s enough light to accomplish everything you need to do, but the lighting design statement in this kitchen comes in the form...
The unobtrusive lighting design of this kitchen allows the room’s brilliant and subtle use of colour to shine. The recessed can lights set into the ceiling bathe the room in a gentle, even light, and...
The warm creamy colors of this beautiful kitchen are perfectly complemented by the golden light of a series of chandeliers hung across the length of the room. The amber droplets in the chandeliers further reflect...
The gleam of these futuristic chrome pendants act like mirrors, bouncing ambient light around the kitchen while beaming strong task lighting down onto the island. The timbers of the gorgeous white wooden ceiling create a...
This mod kitchen uses lighting to underscore the kitsch elements with a dramatic sense of style. The miniature pendants hanging over the counters and kitchen island veer off at playful angles. Over the kitchen table,...
The recessed cans at the edge of this kitchen’s vaulted ceiling do the heavy lifting in this lighting design. The dainty fluted glass shades of the pendants draw the eye upward, enhancing the sense of...
This distinctive design shows how one well-chosen lighting fixture can transform the character of a room. The controlled lines of the chandelier’s branching arms introduce a gentle formality to this pop art-inspired breakfast nook’s casual...
The stunning architectural features of this dream kitchen are the star of the show, but as always, a really inspired lighting design can introduce surprising and delightful new layers to a room. Here, dangling clusters...
Thoughtful lighting design takes careful consideration of a room’s best features. Here, large sculptural opaque pendants add weight to the centre of the room, working well to counterbalance the impact of an oversized kitchen island....
Beautiful matching chandeliers over the dining table and island offer a cosy sense of cohesiveness in a spacious kitchen/dining area. The casual rounded shades keep things homey, while the crystal droplets give a bit of...
A repeated series of bowl shaped pendants effectively mark out the living spaces of this compact beauty of a kitchen. A scalloped edge detail on the shades adds a little charm, and a smaller lamp...
The arresting focal point of this kitchen lighting design is the two unusual deco-inspired pendants claiming center stage over the island. The dramatic size of the fixtures allow them to provide sufficient light for any...
A kitchen with a huge personality needs a dramatic lighting design to match. The boxy shape of this oversized chandelier cleverly hides the extractor hood in a shimmering sheet of crystals. Small recessed cans are...
The cool matte tones of this restful design are given an unexpectedly modern twist with an artful cluster of pendants. The milky glass shades spill a diffused light over the dining room table while three...
Large recessed can lights along the perimeter of the ceiling give off a flattering ambient glow, echoed by smaller versions installed under the cupboards for focused task lighting. A bold trio of retro pendants over...
Another show-stopping design featuring a brilliant marriage of color and lighting. The track lighting along the perimeter of the room gives ambient light and doubles as feature lighting for the glowing colors of the artwork....
Less is more: sometimes simplicity is the answer when you’re choosing lighting for a space with strong design features. Your lighting choices can quietly support your design choices without stealing focus. Here, a single airy...
Here is a beautiful example of how a formal space can be filled with personality and style without losing any of its elegance. There is a real touch of whimsy in the wallpaper and furnishings...
Attention to detail is everything in this gorgeous traditional dining room. The luxurious construction materials and exquisite furnishings demand and deserve thoughtful lighting choices. Inset ceiling spotlights illuminate the featured mirror and painting and join...
Every meal can feel like a decadent picnic under the arresting beauty of these moroccan-inspired orbs. A large cluster floating over the table adds an exotic sense of wonder to an otherwise quietly furnished room....
There is an imposing formality to this dining room’s spare furnishings and solemn color palette, which is reinforced by the solid lines of the lamp on the sideboard. The dainty crystal chandelier, hung low over...
The subtle use of color in your dining room lighting choices is a clever way to create continuity and interest in your interior design. This space is simply but boldly styled predominantly in shades of...
This is a dining room with a strong and confident sense of individuality. The bold palette used throughout the furnishings, window treatments and wall colors is further celebrated by an exuberant choice of lighting fixture....
The lighting design of this aristocratic dining room makes use of a wide variety of light sources to ensure flexibility of mood and use. Well-placed recessed cans in the ceiling offer a first gentle layer...
Sometimes a really exceptional lighting fixture can fill a room with character. This magnificent suspension lamp is made of varnished wood veneer. The light suffused through this natural materials of the lamp will give the...
The cool tones and dignified furnishings of this formal dining room are a testament to grown-up aesthetics and fastidious taste. The unique globe cluster fixture over the table is a strong focal point and could...
This is an imaginative lighting design executed with grace and polish. A playful phalanx of single bulbs suspended at varying heights over the dining room table spreads warm incandescent light throughout the room. It’s a...
A dining room’s lighting design doesn’t have to be complex to be effective. Here, a simple wrought iron chandelier with a scattering of crystal droplets makes an elegant design statement without a lot of fuss....
The gleaming presence of this contemporary chandelier holds its own against this dining room’s stunning sea view! Notice that the palette and textures of the room’s cool cream walls, pale sand furnishing, and polished woods...
The centerpiece of this formal-but-welcoming dining room is indisputably the grand wrought-iron chandelier suspended over the table. The combination of impressive visual weight and elegant curves perfectly matches the tone of the interior design. The...
The comfortable atmosphere of this family dining room is apparent in the soft upholstered chairs pulled up close to the table, the quaint check fabric of the curtains, and the intimate size of the space....
There’s a sophisticated reserve to this dining room’s warm wood tones and sleek lines. The curves of the traditional carved wooden chairs offer a nice contrast to the chandelier’s sharp modern angles. The bronze arms...
An exercise in minimalism, this combined kitchen and dining room is all about gleaming surfaces, neat angles and smooth curves. Shared spaces like this one benefit from a lighting design that helps to distinguish the...
This dining room is a stunning study in light and texture. The scale of this space, the monochrome palette and the room’s singular wall finish combine beautifully with the spare furnishings, creating a perfect backdrop...
Three flamboyant, oversized crystal pendants dominate this dining room. The potentially frivolous ruffled effect of their frosted glass shades is balanced by their sheer size and visual weight. The choice of rounded bucket chairs creates...
The saturated graphic colors and geometrical focus of this dining room’s interior design are a bold statement which calls for a clever response from the lighting designer. This unusual, beautifully balanced chandelier strikes just the...
This contemporary chandelier brings the night sky inside and centerstage. Small frosted teardrops are suspended by three delicate tiers of curved stainless steel arms over a plain wooden dining room table. At a dinner party,...
You can see here how simply swapping a room’s central light fixture can completely transform the design story of the space. With the addition of a large white-and-steel hanging pendant, accentuated by strands of crystal...
The perfect chemistry of this dining room’s design comes down to a carefully controlled combination of elements. The clean restraint of the white walls, chairs, and tableware works together with the simplicity of the varnished...
This charming retreat gains so much appeal from an unexpected lighting choice: placing a flamboyant, oversized chandelier at the apex of the roof. The gorgeous fixture works wonderfully to fill a space that might otherwise...
There’s something enchantingly exotic about this bedroom’s mood of faded opulence, which owes a lot to creative lighting. Diminutive bedside lamps magnify the lavish scale of the bed while creating inviting pools of warm light....
A creative use of lighting adds a delicious depth of texture to this design. The recessed cans in the ceiling provide a first layer of ambient lighting, and the bedside lamps are perfect echoes of...
The serene mood of this sophisticated bedroom owes a great deal to a carefully considered choice of lighting. The creamy rounded shades of the bedside table lamps hint at the graceful trunks of the forest...
This bedroom’s design is brimming with a quiet girlish charm, perfectly expressed by the whimsical vintage chandelier glittering over the bed. A pair of classic bedside lamps do their part to anchor the design with...
Choosing the right lighting fixtures for a room can sometimes be an exercise in contrasts. The matte, neutral tones of this bedroom are given an unexpected shot of art-deco drama in the form of gleaming...
Here’s a divinely restful room, inspired by the peace and grace of the central artwork. The calming tones of the drawing are reproduced throughout the bedroom’s lighting design. Small warm downlights act as feature lighting...
This whimsical bedroom manages to capture the dreamy spirit and color of Russian fairy tales. The beautiful ceiling globe brings to mind the exquisite latticework of a bygone empire. It’s a perfect example of how...
The bohemian elegance of this sleeping space calls for a creative and flexible lighting design. Matching chandeliers with fantastic draped beading provide a sense of continuity between the separate spaces, but individual mismatched bedside lamps...
With sensuous dark leather walls and linens in shades of graphite and charcoal, this bedroom has an arresting sense of masculinity. Without a thoughtful lighting design, the result could be overpowering. Here, the orbs of...
Utilizing multiple lighting sources in your living room creates flattering, even layers of light throughout the space. It also gives you huge flexibility in how the room is used. This room is an excellent example....
The infectious sense of calm in this chill-out space owes a lot to the designer’s clever use of color and texture. A single drum-shaped lighting fixture over the coffee table marries well with this living...
This dazzling light fixture is the undisputed star of the show. An oversized bubble chandelier hangs over the fireplace, providing an extraordinary focal point for the room. The huge cluster of crazed-glass pendants needs to...
This strikingly modern living room is a luxurious example of interior and lighting design working together to define the character of a space. Recessed can lighting around the perimeter of the room takes care of...
Hushed tones of lavender and dusk gray combined with luxury fabrics give this living room an air of sophisticated relaxation. The couch’s soft feminine curves and velvet upholstery add a decadent hint of sensuality to...
Here is an example of pale colors being cleverly combined with thoughtful lighting choices to dramatically change the spatial sense of a room. This might not be the largest bedroom, but an oversized glittering glass...
An extravagant semi-flush ceiling fixture of twisted glass commands attention, lending this already dramatic bedroom a sense of unmistakable luxury. The textured glass diffuses the light throughout the room with a hint of sparkle. The...
