Tabla de contenidos para 2025 en Lighting

LET YOUR STYLE SHINE. There’s nothing boring about today’s light fixtures. In statement-making chandeliers, sleek sconces, or understated downlights, design and technology combine to create sensational and practical fixtures. The trick? Matching your style sensibilities, functional needs, and budget. Lighting professionals at ALA-member showrooms have a range of brands, price points, and styles, plus design and tech savvy to help you get it right the first time. Throughout this magazine, design and function information will get you started in making lighting purchases that work for your home. Thumb through the issue. Tag your favorite fixtures. When you’re ready, visit a local lighting showroom. ALA Certified Lighting Consultants (CLC) and in-house lighting pros will apply their skills, education, and design expertise to help you make the right personalized lighting choices. Turn…

“WE HAVE SOMETHING TO MEET AND EXCEED THE EXPECTATION OF EVERY CUSTOMER AT EVERY PRICE POINT.”—DAN JUEDES, Southern Lights Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota SHOP SMARTER “Lighting is a pivotal selection when building or remodeling a home,” says designer Dan Juedes of Southern Lights Inc. in Burnsville, Minnesota. Start at an American Lighting Association-member lighting showroom. “In a showroom, the lighting is displayed at a height and angle that allows customers to really see and touch the pieces, which helps with making more informed decisions,” says Gary Raileanu, CLMR, principal at Lighting Sales of Memphis. “Plus, you’re more likely to find a salesperson who can answer specific questions and offer tailored advice, ensuring a more personalized and guided shopping experience.” Showrooms act as a repository for a wide variety of manufacturers, offering…

1 WABI-SABI. An offshootof the biophilia trend, the wabi-sabi aesthetic embraces a more “imperfect” look. See more on page 14. Coral Reef, Revelation by Uttermost 2 NATURALINSPIRATION. Light fixtures incorporate natural elements—rattan, wood, jute, alabaster—as well as organic shapes, earthy tones, and texture. Axford, Quoizel 3 STATEMENT PIECES. “Chandeliers and other statement fixtures foster connection and gathering,” says Cecilia Ramos, senior director, architectural market at Lutron Electronics. “They transform rooms into spaces that celebrate light and human interaction.” Tachi, Kuzco Lighting 4 RIGHT-SIZING. Sometimes smaller, more human-scale pieces are what’s needed. Floor and table lamps can bring on the wow, but do so with lighting below eye level to create a cozy atmosphere. Whittaker, Visual Comfort & Co. 5 PERSONALIZATION.Lighting can reflect a personal narrative with lighting control systems that…

OUTSIDE IN STYLE Just as in interiors, wall-mounted fixtures give outdoor living areas depth, drama, and livability. » To explore outdoor lighting styles and trends, go to ALALighting.com…

Opulent looks are derived from stylized designs 1 Simple patterns, symmetry, and modern materials are key elements in Art Deco, full of optimism and first popular in the 1920s. 2 Golden finishes exhibit a focus on luxury and elegance. Repeating chevrons, triangles, straight lines, curves, and zigzags add a sense of modernity. Stylized designs often simplify representational forms. 3 Art Deco-style lighting embeds functionality into artistic forms. Fixtures embrace the idea that manufacturers can produce pieces that are luxurious, high quality, beautiful, and functional. » To find a showroom with professional designers, go to ALAShowrooms.com Q HOW BIG SHOULD A CHANDELIER BE? A Although chandeliers are all about drama, proportion matters. Add the length and width of the room in feet. That sum in inches is the recommended width for a fixture.…

» See ways to design with pendants at ALALighting.com Q WHAT’SHOT IN LEDS? A Inside a fixture, an LED strip leaves a bit of mystery as to the source of light. “That’s an advantage of new technology in lighting design; you have the opportunity to play with the light source location. LED strips can make a fixture glow like bubbles in a glass of champagne.”—CECIL ADAMS, vice president and creative director, Currey & Company…

“IT ALL SPEAKS TO A WABI-SABI FEELING OF TRANQUILITY.”—ASHLEN HASLAM, brand director, Kuzco Lighting CELEBRATE THE IMPERFECT WITH wabi-sabi A JAPANESE AESTHETIC, wabi-sabi finds beauty in natural imperfections. Lighting design is picking up on this trend, says Ashlen Haslam, brand director at Kuzco Lighting. It means choosing lighting elements that have asymmetrical and organic shapes and opting for an amalgamation of styles. “It’s not that a particular element is traditional or modern,” she says. “There may be elements that don’t seem like they go together. Wabi-sabi makes sense for the current moment.” To create warm and inviting spaces that have a natural feel, the wabi-sabi aesthetic fits the bill. It embraces warm lighting, natural wood tones, more ambient light using dimmers, or wall washing with sconces.…

CUT THE CORD “Anywhere you have thought, Gee, I wish I could put some lighting there is a perfect spot for a cordless lamp or fixture,” says Laurie Gross, president of Gross Electric in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. In outdoor living areas or on a mantel, rechargeable lighting is a top-notch solution. “When my power went out, I used my cordless lamps instead of candles to get around my house,” Gross says. Portable fixture designs lean contemporary, but there are a great variety of shapes and styles. When shopping, consider light output, dimmability, and battery life. “Consider how easy it will be to charge a fixture,” she says. “Lamps are easy: You just set them on the charger, but fixtures like sconces might need to be taken down to…

1 EXPRESS YOUR PERSONALITY. “You’ve got the opportunity to create the mood for the rest of the house,” says Cecil Adams, vice president and creative director at Currey & Company. “What do you want that to be? Sexy library lounge? Cozy country cottage? Here’s your chance to create whatever kind of mood you want.” 2 EXPLORE OPTIONS WITH FLORAL MOTIFS AND ORGANIC SHAPES. It can help bring in nature and “create a luxurious feel in a modern way,” says Grace Denniston, senior designer at Kalco Lighting. You’ll also want to coordinate with the rest of your home’s style. “Consider complementary colors or pair similar styles or finish colors that tie in with your hardware, knobs, or other decor accents,” Denniston says. 3 CONSIDER YOUR SPACE. Sometimes space dictates style. Chandeliers are great for…

» Find more uses for sconces at ALALighting.com “WE’RE SEEING MORE SCONCES. AS AN INTERIOR DESIGNER, I LOVE USING SCONCES. I’LL USE ONE IN EVERY SINGLE ROOM.”—LISA McDENNON, principal designer and owner of Lisa McDennon Design and a lighting designer for Hinkley…

» Get lighting basics and pro tips at ALALighting.com Q Is a chandelier enough light in a room? A Chandeliers make a statement, but they need help with the nuance. “Chandeliers can light up most of the room but can leave shadows. Some decorative details can create shadows too. Having different light sources creates an even glow.”—GRACE DENNISTON, senior designer, Kalco Lighting…

Texture and color tout the versatility of metals 1 Because of their solid nature, metal shades usually focus light in a specific direction, but detailing can create delicate patterns—especially when interiors and exteriors contrast. 2 Metal shades introduce opportunities for contrasting finishes inside and out. White and black mix distinctively with metallic finishes in eye-catching style statements. 3 Metallic finishes do not have to be shiny. Consider antiqued, matte, satin, brushed, or polished finishes to inject interest and add textural drama to a simple fixture. Using more than one texture can add intriguing appeal. » To explore lighting styles and trends, go to ALALighting.com “WEARE LOOKING FOR FIXTURES THAT COMMAND THE SPACE. YOU’RE GOING TO SEE LARGER, MORE DRAMATIC PIECES.—LISA McDENNON, principal designer and owner of Lisa McDennon Design and a lighting designer for Hinkley”…

STARRY SKIES DarkSky has become an environmental movement, with more than 193,000 members, supporters, and advocates in more than 70 countries. “An important benefit of dark-sky outdoor lighting is darker nights,” says Terry McGowan, FIES, LC, director of engineering and technology at ALA and Technical Committee co-chair for DarkSky International. “That results in better sleep for people and similar benefits for animals and plants, to say nothing about the visible nightly sky show. From a practical standpoint, dark-sky lighting limits light trespass and glare into neighboring windows.” Many U.S. states and cities establish outdoor lighting requirements. “Shielding outdoor light so there is no uplight is part of good lighting,” McGowan says. “Your fixture choice, placement, and usage improve the quality of light for the whole community. Do away with that…

Allegri Crystal by Kalco allegricrystal.com Alora Lighting aloralighting.com Alora Mood aloralighting.com Bulbrite bulbrite.com Canarm canarm.com Capital Lighting Fixture Co. capitallightingfixture.com Crystorama Lighting crystorama.com Currey & Company curreyandcompany.com Designers Fountain designersfountain.com ET2 Lighting et2online.com Fanimation fanimation.com Fredrick Ramond by Hinkley hinkley.com George Kovacs—Minka Group minkagroup.net GM Lighting gmlighting.net Halo by Cooper Lighting Solutions cooperlighting.com Hinkley hinkley.com Hudson Valley Lighting hvlgroup.com Hunter Fan Co. hunterfan.com Justice Design Group jdg.com Kalco Lighting kalco.com Kichler kichler.com Kuzco Lighting kuzcolighting.com Lark Living by Hinkley larkliving.com Legrand legrand.us Livex Lighting livexlighting.com Lucas McKearn lucasmckearn.com Lutron Electronics lutron.com Maxim Lighting maximlighting.com Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.—Minka Group minkagroup.net Millennium Lighting millenniumlighting.com Minka-Aire minkagroup.net Minka-Lavery minkagroup.net Mitzi hvlgroup.com Modern Forms modernforms.com Progress Lighting progresslighting.com PureEdge Lighting pureedgelighting.com Quoizel quoizel.com Revelation by Uttermost revelationbyuttermost.com Satco|Nuvo satco.com Savoy House savoyhouse.com Schonbek…

It’s OK to show off at the front door. Our cover star, a cover finalist (above), and these showstopping chandeliers all offer the en vogue oversize appeal. But oversize doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Delicate detailing induces second glances. Familiar profiles or open silhouettes offer comforting airiness. For an opening act with lasting impact, carry elements of the fixture—finishes, shapes, or materials—into the room. Consult a lighting professional to ensure the scale works functionally and aesthetically in the space.…