Lighting Design Trends
There’s no better time to say it: let there be light! In your beautiful new Ernest home, nothing sets the tone quite like great lighting. From your open-concept living area to your owner’s suite and beyond, modern lighting doesn’t just illuminate a room — it also serves as a defining focal point.
Here is some insight into the hottest lighting design trends, including looks that will last for years. Get inspired to turn the rooms in your home into the luminous spaces you’ve always dreamed of.
Top Lighting Design Trends for Your Ernest Home
1. Pendants Over the Kitchen Island
Yes, pendants are beautiful to look at, but they actually perform a very important function, too. The kitchen island is where you do any number of things — from chopping veggies to reviewing homework. Task lighting in this space is essential, so why not jazz it up a little with stylish pendants that fit your home’s personality?
2. A Unique Fixture Over the Dining Table
Part of interesting interior design is doing the unexpected. Instead of a traditional fixture over your dining room table, consider a uniquely shaped chandelier. It instantly becomes a conversation starter when guests come over to dine and helps set the mood for every meal.
3. Industrial-Style Lighting
Industrial elements are sleek, minimal, durable, and perfect for a modern home. While large industrial items — like countertops or tables — might not lend the warm feeling we all love, smaller pieces such as pendant lights, ceiling fans, or metal sconces add just the right touch of interest and texture.
4. Chandeliers in Unexpected Places
Who says hanging fixtures have to stay in the dining room? Nothing adds elegance like a crystal chandelier in your walk-in closet or a touch of whimsy in a child’s bedroom. A statement fixture can make even small spaces feel special and thoughtfully designed.
5. Sconces or Pendants Over the Nightstand
If you have a large lamp crowding everything else on your nightstand, it may be time to consider wall sconces or small pendant lights. They free up valuable space for books, a glass of water, or your phone, and they create a polished, custom look in the bedroom.
6. Layered Lighting for Open-Concept Spaces
In open-concept living areas, layered lighting is key. Combine overhead fixtures, pendants, and accent lighting to define different zones (kitchen, dining, living) while still keeping everything visually connected. This approach lets you control the mood — bright for busy days and softer for relaxing evenings.
Design Your Perfect Lighting Plan with Ernest Homes
Lighting can truly make or break your home when it comes to livability. With the right fixtures and placement, every room becomes a highlight of your space. Whether you choose a new home in the Savannah area or are personalizing a quick move-in home, our team of talented designers will guide you to the perfect lighting design.
Ready to explore your options? Visit our Design Studio to see more lighting ideas, or contact us to learn more about building or buying with Ernest Homes.
