Hot looks, cooler bulbs, and illumination that doubles as art will help your home glow this year.
Bold and Bright
This years ornamental offerings are eye-catching, to be sure.
Joseph De Leo
Bringing the outdoors in is nothing new in design.
Credit:Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins
Shine On
The days of bright, sometimes unflattering overhead lighting are fading fast.
Warmer, softer, more forgiving LED options are leading the charge.
These will be especially useful in a space that can serve in several capacities, says Alvarado.
Credit:Joseph De Leo
The newer LED fixtures allow for a swift shift between a variety of moods.
Color and intensity arent the only factors changing LED tech.
Homeowners increasingly are seeking ways to create versatile spaces with adjustable lighting options.
Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty.
Layered lighting allows homeowners to direct light in a preferred area when needed.
It also creates a comfortable space thats visually pleasing and functional, Alvarado says.
Larger fixtures arent just for home interiors, however.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lizzie Cullen Cox
Recessed Over Canned
In 2025, interior designers predict we’ll see an uptick in recessed lighting.
Can and recessed lighting offer targeted light without the visual distraction of a flush-mount fixture.
They can make the room appear larger.
Recessed lighting is a lot like can lights but sleeker.
The fixtures are flush with the ceiling with no visible bulb or ring around the edge.
They add an extra layer of elegance and, again, targeted lighting without being intrusive.
She says, My goal is never to use a can light again, if possible!
Thompson says these easy-to-use switches will continue to find their way into homes in 2025.
