The biggest changes to your home décor are sometimes the easiest. That’s the case when it comes to lighting.

Simply adding a chandelier or swapping a sconce can make a big difference in the look and feel of your home.

If lighting updates are on your agenda this year, we are here to help you with the 8 latest lighting trends.

1. Smart Lighting Technology

Through the use of smart lighting technology, you are now able to control how your space looks, feels, and functions. Lighting control products can be integrated with layers of light along with other smart home technologies to allow for automation. Take Lutron Homeworks for example. This device can be installed to give you full control over your lights, blinds, and home speakers, all from the power of your voice, smartphone, and wall-mounted keypads. We predict these smart lighting technologies will become popular among local manufacturers.

2. Oversized Lighting Fixtures

Homeowners are falling in love with bigger lighting fixtures. They attract instant attention and give an Instagram-worthy space. More than lighting, these fixtures act as centrepieces. Large pendant lighting fixtures can be used over the kitchen island, over the dining table and in the foyer area. If you have an open kitchen and a large dining area, a simple and minimalist approach to lighting probably won’t work. The space needs a stand-out feature that brings the whole design together, and lighting can certainly help.

3. Black and Brass Finishes

As an extremely popular finish in all aspects of interior design, brass is found in kitchen appliances, home décor, dressing tables, and of course, lighting fixtures. Brass is a great way to finish your home with a touch of luxury while complimenting an Empire or Scandinavian decor style. Pair this with black for contrast, and you’ll create a spot of comfort and warmth in your space. Black and brass lighting fixtures are a great alternative to the usual silver and gold, making your interior stand out as a stylish, on-trend space.

4. Eco-friendly Lighting

An eco-friendly, green, and sustainable lifestyle is the need of the hour and a trend no industry can escape. Not only should you choose to use energy-efficient bulbs, but consider fixtures made from natural resources such as wood and bamboo. This trend can also be expressed in the design of your fixtures too. Lamp designs consisting of natural leaf patterns are popular, as well as large wood texture chandeliers. Installing dimmers is one of the easiest green home improvements you can make.

5. Simplicity and Minimalism

Minimalism is thriving because it aesthetically improves your home and portrays luxury. Optimum use of space with a simple and minimalist design is both practical and easy on the eye. Using clean lines, limited colours, and no clutter will help create a minimalist design that supports an ultra-modern finish, so stick with shades like black, white, and grey in the palette. Combine this with simple, symmetrically shaped fixtures, and carry this through the rest of your interior for consistency.

6. Sconces in Every Room

Go ahead and work those walls with your lighting. We are already seeing the trend of wall lamps showing up in areas such as kitchens, highlighting tasks over a sink, or emitting a gentle wash of light in hallways over a gallery wall. Anywhere you need to save floor space, whether that’s a bedroom, bathroom, or living room, consider a wall sconce for that area. Opting for battery-operated wall lights creates warm and intimate spaces in our homes. This is important with the growing desire for privacy in your rooms.

7. Vintage with a Modern Twist

Vintage styles with a modern twist are making a comeback. One of the primary reasons why people love Vintage styles is they are not only easy on the budget but are stylish and classic. We expect to see more vintage-looking fixtures, however with a modern upgrade such as new materials and a cleaner look. Vintage-styled light fixtures help create a unique focal feature in your home. They look very different from modern styles and help give the home a character.

8. Geometric and Symmetric

The geometric and symmetrical lighting fixtures are enduring. They have clean lines and a balanced look. This can either be the focal point in your space or it can be the perfect complement to a design. Within this design style, you can have multiple lighting fixtures, change their length to give the space dimension, and make the room feel larger. Most of the time, geometric and symmetrical lighting is open, and not distracting therefore, it does not take anything away from the beautiful space.