Arc Lighting: Modern Lighting Design

Contemporary lighting solutions are statement pieces. No longer just about the functional illumination, but modern lighting design sets the trend to add interest, colour and texture to high-end interiors.

Natural lighting is an essential part of home design. However, when natural lighting is limited in a space, it is very important to invest in additional light sources. Consider the times of day you’ll be using your space and how much lighting will be required. In the morning, a room may receive bright morning light. However, you may require added lighting, in a bedroom, for example. This is especially important in a space where you get ready in the morning, such as a dressing room or bedroom.

As night falls, increased lighting becomes a huge focus in home design. Invest in good overhead lighting. However, learn to mix it up with ambient and task lighting to achieve balance in your space.

Powerful Pendants

Pendant lights are one of our all-time favourite solutions for home lighting. A simple pendant can thus be a stylish statement. Placed above a table, staircase or above a bed, a single pendant can therefore enhance an ambience and lend to the overall look and feel of sophistication in a modern interior.

Contemporary pendants come in different shapes, sizes and materials. Some of our top picks therefore include metals such as brushed brass, silver, copper and gold. These metallic accents ensure a beautiful reflective quality.

Pendants can be used anywhere but some top spots to consider include:

• Bedside lighting. Add a pendant on either side of your bed for mood lighting.
• Over a dining table. Make a statement with grouped pendants or a striking feature pendant.
• In an entryway. Add to the ambience of the entrance of your home with statement pendants.
• Above a bathroom vanity. Don’t overlook contemporary lighting in y0ur bathroom.

Shop a complete range of lighting online at Arc Lighting. They provide specialist and bespoke lighting products from Cape Town, South Africa.