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Fixture Forecast

What to watch for in five key aspects of lighting design throughout 2013.

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image/jpeg iconThe style pendulum will swing back into warmer territory for 2013. But what we will retain from our dalliance with brushed nickel is its unvarnished characteristic. Matte gold oozes glamour, eschewing the commoditized associations that continue to haunt traditional polished brass. Emperio chandelier from Schonbek. www.schonbek.com [1]
image/jpeg iconThe theme for 2013 will be ”keeping it real” as genuine materials continue to resonate with consumers. What’s changing on this front is that the looks involved are becoming more refined than rustic: Silhouettes are sophisticated, wood is stained and stone is polished. Dervish fixture from Eurofase. www.eurofase.com [2]
image/jpeg iconA new generation of buyers furnishing homes in 2013 won’t be satisfied with a standard six-arm chandelier. Instead, investing in a sculptural statement fixture will be a way to express individality. The easiest way to instantly break with convention is by incorporating asymmetry. City Lights chandelier from Kichler. www.kichler.com [3]
image/jpeg iconYes, we know it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Now an emerging technique for 2013 showcases what lies beneath, creating a dramatic effect. Visible materials embedded in clear, solid castings take the layered look to a level beyond the multiple glass textures already popularized. Crystal Bakehouse (#818840-11ST) pendant from Fine Art Lamps features a setting of carnelian and citrine shards. www.fineartlamps.com [4]
image/jpeg iconLED is an obvious horse to bet on for the coming year. And experts say integral solid-state fixtures, versus traditional sockets taking LED replacements, will become more important. Engineers will be the new MVPs of design teams, ensuring high performance as the more creative types push boundaries of new forms enabled by LED’s low profile. The next frontier: improved diffusion techniques that mitigate glare without sacrificing efficacy. Ecliptic fixture from Philips Consumer Luminaires. www.philips-luminaires.com [5]
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