Lights are a vital component to the perfect interior in your home. The correct lighting can uplift the look of any room with ease. Lights help brighten up a room, highlight portions of a space and give it the right ambience. Insufficient or improper lighting can tarnish the aesthetic of a room. Different colors, types of lights with different luminosities have to be put together and balanced through for the perfect look and feel. Finding the right lighting is a daunting task. With due diligence and attention to detail, lighting can be executed for each portion of a house perfectly. Aligning your lighting with the purpose and theme of the room is essential to it’s design. The right lighting is not only important for the design but also for the comfort and functionality of the room, as the amount and kind of lighting that a room needs depends on the activity it sees. You can also use the right lighting as the accent piece or focal point in your room, for a gorgeous look.

Modern lighting designs mostly have a subtle orientation, attempting to have maximum effect with minimal elements done the right way. Keeping up with modern interior design trends, we have compiled a list of modern lighting ideas that you could keep in mind while picking the lighting layout for your home. 

PENDANT LAMPS 

Pendant lights are a unique and elegant light fixture that you could use to light up your living space. It has a simple and sophisticated look. You could choose the color to fit the design as per your liking. 

GEOMETRIC LAMP SHADES

Geometric metal encasing for lights has of late become a trend. They are minimal in nature and look very modern and beautiful. You could switch up the shades of the metal encasing depending on what the room needs. 

JAR LIGHTS

Jar lights can leave you awestruck to say the least. Lights encased by jars look extremely charming and are rather unique. You could opt for different tinted glass jars for a unique effect. 

GLASS LANTERN LIGHTS

Glass lanterns are fairly popular in Asia and even in Middle Eastern nations. They add a touch of tradition and brightness to a room. With unique pattern and mosaic design offerings, glass lanterns are a great way to add a little drama to any room. 

GO FOR A 3D ENCASING 

Opting for a 3D shaped framing for your lights is a simple yet stylish way to give it an edgy look. These encasings could be made in a variety of materials and colors depending on what the design of a room demands. You could opt for a classic cubic shape, or switch up to a pattern of your choice. 

WICKER LAMPSHADE 

Wicker is a popular Indian handicraft technique. Artisans have, for centuries, been weaving intricate design and patterns out of wicker especially for home decor. Not only is it handmade but looks great and simple. A wicker lampshade around your light could help create a gorgeous effect in your room. 

FAUX CRYSTAL FIXTURES 

Faux crystal light fixtures are a great addition if you’re looking to add a touch of royalty and elegance to a room. Metal framed faux crystal meshes look extremely classy and dramatic. They can add character to even the simplest of rooms. You could opt for different shapes and designs to fit your ideal design. 

CONCRETE LAMPSHADE

Concrete lamp shades are seldom thought of, but can prove to be a good fit to any living space. They are simple and sturdy, and have a rough look to them. You could have them painted to the color of your choosing to match the theme of your room with ease, or even be carved with different patterns. 

EDGY MINIMAL LIGHTS

Sharp and edgy minimal lights represent the modern lighting trend the best. They are sleek yet provide ample lighting. They are especially great to work not just as lights but as the focal accent feature of your room, with a unique and contemporary look. 

FRAME LIGHTS 

Frame lights are mostly hollow, with a simple framing and lit up periphery. They have a delicate and defined look to them. For spaces where you wish to make an impact without going overboard, these lights could serve well. Offered in many shapes, these lights can add to the look of a room with their sober quality. 

WEAVE STRING LIGHTS

String lights are a social media approved addition to your home. They are simple to install and give a room a charming and sweet look. You could choose to line up the periphery of the windows in your room, or weave them together in different patterns to create intricate designs that liven up your room. 

LIGHT BAUBLES 

Bauble lights can serve both the fun and the classy look well. They look simple and can be used to create a minimal or extravagant look depending on the number of lights and their placement in the room. Be in your living room, your bedroom, or your home office, these lights can look great anywhere. 

WOOD FRAMED LIGHTING 

Thin wooden strips, woven together to form a fine and gorgeous pattern can form the perfect encasing for your light. They are not very loud, and add a touch of warmth to a room with their look. You can opt for different pattern settings as per your liking. You could also customize the color by simply painting over it to make it complement the room’s overall look. 

CHOOSE A QUIRKY LIGHT DESIGN 

For a simple and efficient way to amp up your lighting, you could choose a quirky design to start with. Different 3 dimensional designs can be chosen to suit a room, jazzing up the way it looks with ease. As shown you could opt for a metal led light with a unique and edgy finish, or choose something completely different. 

ADD A MODERN CHANDELIER 

When we hear chandeliers the pictures that pop in our mind are ones of extravagance, grandeur and everything vintage. However, chandeliers are a great way to create a lighting accent in any room. To do so while staying in line with the modern design trends, you could choose to feature a modern looking chandelier arrangement, which looks and feels contemporary yet classic. 

NEON LIGHTS 

Yet another social media hit in recent times, Neon lights are a fun and peppy addition to the lighting in your living space. Whether you choose to use different shapes and designs, or go for a quote, neon lights have a bright and millenial quality to them. You could opt for multiple colors in a single setting, or choose a color to go with the room. 

In totality, lighting can make or break the ambience and visual appeal of a room. Picking the right design and type of lighting is essential to preserving the integrity of a room’s design. For modern and trendy lighting solutions, refer to our list of designs above and find the ideal match for your living space, to make it lit, for real!