Standard Fixtures Versus Custom Lighting

Standard lighting fixtures like recessed lights provide one layer of illumination in your home, but custom lighting fixtures can complement those features with a personal touch. Installing custom lighting fixtures can provide additional light for cooking, reading, and sharing a meal. These can include pieces like a ceiling pendant fixture or a customized chandelier. Here are some of the differences between standard home décor fixtures and custom lighting features:

Standard Fixtures

Common standard fixtures include recessed ceiling, bathroom vanity fixtures, and mounted ceiling lights. These lights typically have a high brightness capacity to fully illuminate a space with general light. Ambient light is the foundation of lighting design, providing a clean and well-lit environment for interior designers to personalize the space.

Standard fixtures are connected to your home’s internal wiring, and a light switch allows you to turn these lights on and off. With a dimmer switch, you can lower the brightness of the ceiling lights with more control. Custom lighting fixtures are operable by both wall-mounted light switches or with a switch on the fixture itself, like a table lamp.  

Custom Lighting

Three different types of lighting in interior design can be used together or separately. Ambient lighting is a good place to start. A chandelier can be custom-made and uses ambient light to provide general illumination to the entire room. Chandeliers can help to tie a room together visually, as they also can function as works of art. 

Accent lighting highlights specific features of your home, including wall art. You can add this particular lighting type to wall sconces to bathrooms, hallways, or kitchens. Using accent lights at night could help you navigate in the dark without having to use brighter overhead lighting.     

Task lighting offers functional light to perform certain activities. Table lamps are a great way to implement additional light in home offices by placing them next to your computer monitor or in a reading spot. Combining all of these lighting elements helps to create a functional, visually interesting space throughout your home. 

Ceiling Pendant Versatility

A ceiling pendant is a custom décor lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling and provides light for specific areas of the room. They are smaller than chandeliers and can be installed as a single fixture or in a row of multiple lights. Typical placements include kitchen counters, living rooms, and breakfast nooks.

Look for a pendant that uses frosted glass as the material diffuses light into a smooth glow. Ceiling pendants come in a range of sizes, colors, and materials, from natural stone to aged metal. If you’re unsure what kind of pendant you need, you can bring a few photographs of the space to a designer. They will provide options based on your style preferences and existing décor. 

Custom-Made Fixtures

Some designers offer custom projects if you’re looking for a distinct fixture that isn’t on the market. A bespoke project is a commission for a unique light source, including hanging lights, lamps, and wall fixtures. These custom-made fixtures offer a personalized design that cannot be found anywhere else. 

The designer will be able to fabricate your custom fixture in multiple quantities to be used throughout your home. One custom feature that could be useful in higher quantities is a ceiling mount. Ceiling mounts can be used in every room, providing an interesting element that casts light downward from the ceiling. 

Learn More About Lighting Options

A luxury designer can help you implement custom lighting solutions to increase the functionality and style of your home. They can match new interior fixtures with your existing home décor by looking for similar colors, patterns, aesthetics, and materials. Contact a lighting professional today to learn more about their available collections, customization options, and design services.