2021 is well and truly upon us, and many homeowners are looking to brighten up their spaces to welcome in a new year and start afresh. The way we all use our homes has changed drastically over the past year, and the importance of creating a comfortable space that reflects our personalities is more important than ever.
Whether you’re simply setting up a few extra lamps to add ambience or updating lights as part of a full home renovation, changing up the lighting in your home can instantly transform the place.
Here are some of the top lighting trends of 2021 to look out for. Consider using some of these in your home to give it an instant lift and contemporary feel.
Lighting as art
Lighting design has come a long way over the years. No longer are lights simply a boring, practical item to be stuck to the ceiling for a purely functional benefit. Today, lighting fixtures come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and designs to suit virtually any interior design style. Whether you’re after something minimal or vibrant, there’s a style out there for you. For avid artists or designers, lighting can even be considered an art piece on its own. From decorative lampshades to delicate pendant lights to sculptured lights, there are many choices on the market if you want to use lighting fixtures to brighten up the design of your home. Some artistic lighting trends in 2021 include:
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![]() | Natural light
If you’re lucky enough to have a home with plenty of natural light, make use of it! Natural light is a wonderful way to brighten the home while also saving on electricity, and is set to be a top lighting trend in 2021. Not only does natural light look great, but it also can improve mood by bringing a little of the outdoors in. If you’re able to brighten your home with natural light during the day, you’ll be less reliant on powerful ceiling lights and can instead use artificial lighting to just add small amounts of light where you need it or to add mood to the space. Alongside natural light, you can consider using the following to accent the space:
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Home office lighting
It’s no secret that more of us are now working at home than ever before. What was once a temporary solution for many workplaces is now looking to be indefinite, so you may want to consider revamping your home office in 2021. Depending on the space you have available, this may involve upgrading from working at the dining table to an actual desk or investing in a more ergonomic setup. No matter what you choose, it’s important to consider how lighting factors in. The last thing you want to do is be straining your eyes for long hours in a dim room, which won’t be ideal for your productivity or health! Working from home also gives you a chance to upgrade from the typical fluorescent tubes that most offices have installed. At home, you have the flexibility of lighting your space to suit you and your needs. Some trendy ways you can light your home office in 2021 include:
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![]() | Brass fixtures
Brass lighting fixtures are predicted to be one of the top lighting trends of 2021. Their classic, timeless yet modern look suits most interior design styles and they blend in beautifully with many colour schemes. Depending on your preferences, brass can give either a bold or minimal effect, or even somewhere in between. Brass creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere in any space due to its softness compared with silver, gold and other metals. There are many brass lighting fixtures available in 2021 to suit a wide range of design preferences and budgets. These include:
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Sustainability
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly popular consideration amongst homeowners, especially when it comes to electricity usage. Renovating a house is a great opportunity to take stock of what’s working well in your home when it comes to sustainability, and what can be improved. Many people recognise the importance of lighting when it comes to optimising energy consumption in their homes. There are many ways you can consider sustainability including:
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Find out more
At Amber Electrical, we’ve been helping our customers come up with the best lighting plans for their homes since 2001. We have extensive experience completing electrical work for renovations and new builds, helping clients achieve their ideal result with minimal disruption. Get in touch with our friendly team on 1800 888 171 to find out how we can help.