Modern Contemporary Lighting: Top Chandelier Trends

Right on the heels of major home décor industry markets, we have identified the top trends in modern chandeliers. By looking at the most popular consumer picks alongside the latest colors and designs in the industry, you should have an idea on what modern contemporary lighting will look best on your space.

Trend #1: Going Green

For the modern home, saving electricity and money is best. This is why efficient lighting is very hot these days. Pendant chandeliers are particularly great with  LEDs. The simplicity of these lights has long been very popular, but when outfitted with LED like the Eos LED Pendant by Adesso, they are made more flexible and green. Multi-swag fixtures and clustered lights are now possible at a fraction of the energy cost of incandescent bulbs.

Trend #2: Lay on the Color

This year, color lighting is big and bold. Since emerald green was introduced as the color for 2013, big primary colors like blue and red are now showing up as lovely compliments. Chrome finishes and brushed steel are fixed in modern design, but we are also seeing designers taking big leaps when it comes to color. The most popular of which is red. Red glass chandeliers are hot this year, exemplifying such a bold use of color.

Trend #3: Glam and Glitter

Another new trend is the combination of traditional glam elements like glass and crystal with the simplicity of modern design, establishing eye-catching juxtapositions. A tasteful mix of styles is the ultimate conversation starter. When people might expect a simple ceiling light, a modern crystal chandelier like the Barclay Ceiling Fixture by Ren-Wil would be a great choice. Modern design can be very playful.

Trend #4: Back in Black

Just as women need a little black dress, the same goes with home lighting. In the last couple of months, home design  features in blogs have shown  a little black chandelier. Black chandeliers and pendants like the Walker 3-Arm Clip Chandelier by Lights Up! are seen in upscale stores and may very well represent a growth area in modern home décor for years to come. Just as in fashion, black is truly the ultimate color of versatility and elegance.

Trend #5: Mid-Century Time

It might not be an actual trend per se, but mid-century lighting continues to be the standard bearer for more than half a century and counting. Featuring clean and organic forms fashioned from simple materials, retro modern lights remain to be one of the best ways to bright the dining room or the living space.