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Interior Décor Styles & Trends

designed metal chandeliers, each telling or the woven texture of rattan. This light over a soaking tub. Bathrooms are
a story of craftsmanship and offering a tendency is perfect for those who love a great place to experiment with bold
refreshing break from the ordinary. their kitchen’s rustic or organic feel. and unique lighting.
Lamp shades are making a bold Layered lighting is very important for
visual statement this year. These vibrant Bathrooms any room but especially for bathrooms.
decorative elements can transform Today, the modern bathroom has Because there are a wide variety of tasks
a simple lamp into a striking accent become a place to relax. We need to keep done in a bathroom (such as shaving,
piece, bringing lively energy to décor. this in mind when designing bathroom cleaning, grooming, applying makeup,
Carefully curated material and colour lighting. One principle to remember is and other general tasks), it is good to
can do wonders for a room’s evening this: incorporating more accent lighting have layered lighting options designed
atmosphere. Use shades wisely to make allows one to create a warm, soothing for the specific needs of each task.
the most of the design. atmosphere. Examples of light layers in bathrooms
A contemporary approach to vintage Bathrooms benefit greatly from good include iridescent wall sconces to help
design is very popular in 2025 lighting lighting, but exposed bare-bulb vanity define the space, small chandeliers to
trends, blending the charm of the past lights are no longer the go-to choice. provide general illumination, or even
with the sleekness of a present-day They can easily be replaced with stylish LED up-lights installed in the shower for
format. Think contemporary fittings sconces or wall lights. Another option to a unique take on task lighting.
combined with classic shapes, or consider is a grand chandelier or pendant Sources: www.elledecor.com; www.decorilla.com
antique-style sconces with updated
finishes. These will allow you to go one
step beyond a conventional, transitional
design with a nostalgic yet fresh look,
perfect for adding character to any
space.

Kitchens
Kitchen lighting in 2025 is all about
merging style with practicality. From
playful designs to nature-inspired
materials, these trends are set to inspire
the next kitchen remodel and make it
the heart of a home.
As sustainability continues to be
a priority, using natural materials in
kitchen trends in 2025 is skyrocketing,
and lighting is no exception. The
“Earthborn” trend is about embracing
imperfections of natural materials –
knots in wood, the roughness of stone,

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