WORDS Katherine Jacobs
Lights do more than just illuminate interiors. They can also be great decorative elements to add style and sophistication to your space.
Here is a round-up of the five trends you should look out for in 2017.
1. GEOMETRIC
Offering a striking Mid-century Modern minimalist aesthetic, these pendants aren’t purely for contemporary interiors; their versatility lies in their utter simplicity.
Metal shade, wooden stem, 3m suspension. Available from R907.
Metal shade. wooden stem, 3m suspension, Available from R1 574.
2. MIXED METALS
The trend blends vintage with an urban-industrial feel, which makes it adapt to the decor. Coppers and golds add a warm glow, underpinned by a hot sub-trend of brushed metal and matte.
CLUB – available in rose gold and black, and in small, medium and large 3m suspension, from R713 each.
BELTA – aluminium shade, wooden stem, 3m suspension. Available in matte copper and matte grey from R1 381 each.
GLOSS – plated glass shade, metal base, 3m suspension. Available in copper and chrome from R1 966 each.
3. BOLD PENDANTS
An evolution from the chandeliers. the statement pendant is a wonderfully simple way to add style and personality to your home.
FLARE – ashwood shade, 3m suspension, from R3 306.
4. EDISON LAMPS
A popular choice that’s sleek and understated yet full of retro personality. Minimalist without being overly modern, these lamps provide warm, subtle light.
DITTO 3 – pendants with aluminium body. Available in matte black, copper and dark grey from R434.
Filaments bought separately.
LOOP – table lamp with iron stem and wooden base. Available in rose gold, matte black and white from R377.
5. LED LIGHTS
Everything is moving towards LED, says Francesco Abbate, managing director of Spazio. “This is technology that has become affordable and can now be used as a standard specification in any lighting design. LED Lights reveal the true colours of an object when compared to a natural light source.”
LEDBAY – aluminium shade, 3m suspension, LED driver. Available in white, R2 677.
FESTI – die-cast aluminium 3m suspension, includes LED driver. Available in silver, white and black from R1 842.
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Click here for more lighting inspiration. To find out where you can buy the above lighting examples, visit spazio.co.za.
