Color Cocktails | Residential Lighting

Color Cocktails

What lighting enhances the flavor of the hot hues du jour? All of a room’s ingredients contribute to a successful mix that should leave you stirred, not shaken. Drink in the beauty of these blends.

Previous Next

1 of 1

Boyz-N-Berry

The feel of this rich shade, which Color Marketing Group chose as Color of the Year, can swing in many directions, depending on the décor with which it is paired. For a bolder statement, try pairing a complementary color against a purple wall, such as the yellow of Bradburn's St. Barth lamp. www.bradburngallery.com

Boyz-N-Berry

Up the glam factor of the rich reddish purple with the shimmer of the crystal-cubed framed Alpine fixture from Hudson Valley Lighting. www.hudsonvalleylighting.com

Boyz-N-Berry

Deep purple provides the perfect backdrop for the multi-colored fabric shade on 26th and Soho's Coco lamp, which is patterned in another of-the-moment trend: peacock feathers. www.26thandsoho.com

Boyz-N-Berry

The shimmery pearl finish on Varaluz's open Masquerade fixture really pops against a purple background. www.varaluz.com

Wythe Blue

The softness of Wythe Blue, the serene shade Benjamin Moore chose as Color of the Year, is echoed in the soft lines of this Christopher Guy hand-carved limestone lamp (#90-0042) in the shape of a bird. www.christopherguy.com

Wythe Blue

Clean, elegant lines, white opal glass shades and a Grey Nickel finish on Authenticity Lighting's Bacio Collection are all complemented by Benjamin Moore's soft blue. www.authenticitylighting.com

Wythe Blue

An antiqued painted finish and natural burlap shade on the Cream Pinecone lamp from Vietri's Tuscan Collection warms up cool blue décor. www.vietri.com

Wythe Blue

The blue, green and white color scheme of the shells in Corbett Lighting's Dolcetti sconce pick up the blue and green tones in Wythe Blue perfectly. www.corbettlighting.com

Tangerine Tango

The most vibrant of the bunch, Pantone’s 2012 Color of the Year Tangerine Tango is an exotic reddish orange that adds a dash of spice to any décor. The golden color scheme and modern silhouette of Crystorama's Eclipse Collection make it a great counterpoint for a tangerine-colored wall. www.crystorama.com

Tangerine Tango

The bronze finish and fluid shape of Larry Laslo's Elongated O lamp for Frederick Cooper add some drama to a Tangerine Tango room. www.frederickcooper.com

Tangerine Tango

Earthy materials and a dark Serengeti finish on the Tasso pendant from Quoizel's Naturals Collection combine with Tangerine Tango to create a funky yet natural look. www.quoizel.com

Tangerine Tango

Too timid for a total Tangerine Tango environment? Accessories, including portable lamps like Arteriors Home's Cassidy lamp, allow you to incorporate a splash of this bold bright and partake of the trend. www.arteriorshome.com

Tangerine Tango

Add a twist of tangerine to any room with the Brussels lamp from Bungalow 5. www.bungalow5.com

Tangerine Tango

The Four-Arm Candelabra by Dunes and Duchess is sure to liven up any room. www.dunesandduchess.com

Feature Galleries

June 2013 Dallas Product Preview

Time flies — the Dallas Intl. Lighting Market is here again, June 20-23. Prepare for your trip with our jam-packed product preview.

Blades of Glory

What’s shaking up ceiling fan design? Movers that steal the show with unexpected surfaces, sizes and shapes.

Undercabinet Overachievers

In one of the most rapidly changing categories in lighting, LED undercabinet fixtures continue to one-up themselves with output,...

The Light Recipe

An exquisite kitchen demands more than spacious cabinets and the latest appliances. Here, winners of last year’s National Kitchen...