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We’re all about a good statement pendant light in all our designs and remodels. While certain trends come and go, but if you ask us, pendant lights will remain forever! They may cycle through different shapes, styles, colors, designs, and sizes throughout the years but whatever the shift in trends, they are always sure to make a statement.
Today, we wanted to share with you all things pendant lighting – some of our favorites, the design shifts we see for 2020, and where to use them and why.
Natural Materials | Minimalism | Soft Gold | Bold | Bigger is Better | Vintage | Mid Century Modern
Soft Gold
As you know, Gold has been back in big ways over the last couple years. But now that 2020 is here, we see a shift from the bold gold into a more soft and subtle champagne gold. While I like to think any and all gold will remain in pendant lighting, which we adore, I do love the charm behind the soft gold.
For those of our clients or readers that are still a bit nervous about moving back over into gold, yet want to move with the shift in trends, the champagne gold is the way to go!
Soft gold gives a sweet charm, so we always encourage to not only think of pendant statements in your kitchen but unexpected places such as cozy reading or breakfast nooks, over the nightstands in your bedroom, or your cozy office. Places that you use to inspire your creativity yet make a statement and give simplicity.
Black
Black is back, and well, has been back since last year. But yet again, homeowners are now ready to make those moves and jump right in! Black is a timeless yet bold and sophisticated color. When using black we always think about it as a statement or focal point. As the eye is always drawn there when using it within any design element. Our best advice for black, make sure to incorporate black in a space that feels natural rather than sticks out. Mixing it with natural wood elements, warm whites, and mixed metals.
We’ve used it in our home for all of our window trim, cabinetry, lighting, and even crown molding in our bathrooms. Think about ways to balance it out with things such as white countertops, light wood flooring and vanities. Throughout the different spaces and subtle touches, it brings the home together making it feel natural yet drawing our guests to those areas throughout our home to think a little bit outside the box.
Incorporating the Harmelin matte black and satin brass pendant lights with the mix of the dark cabinetry and barstools brought this space together, bringing one’s eye all around the room.
Vintage
More than we have ever seen before, people (especially the up and coming generation) want everything to tell a story, whether that is in their home, life, fashion, social media, etc. And the easiest way you can do that in your home and fashion is through vintage things.
Millennials are one of the most diverse and connected generation we’ve had and they want all things that encompass their life to tell a story. Through flea markets to vintage stores to vintage merchandise brands that are bringing products to market this year, the new and upcoming generations are all about it, and I think we’re going to continue to see more and more of this movement as trends shift.
Back in the 18th century can you imagine lighting all of your lights with a match? Climbing ladders, moving chairs, running your kids up and down the stairs in the dark? I sure can’t! And that style is back and more appreciated to have the lights and technology that we do. But that design style is back in similar and different ways. Some of our favorite vintage finds on Bellacor give the look of what was once candles, but with a new and more modern vibe.
A great location for vintage pendant lighting to give the perfect ambiance for any setting would be over the dining room table or a couple of pendants over the kitchen island, or maybe for an unexpected look… sprinkle a few down a long hallway.
Natural Materials
As we chatted about in our Color Trends 2020 post, the colors were picked due to the demand for saving the environment. We see this same shift moving through all products, materials, and furniture selections this year, and that includes the use, look and feel of incorporating natural elements and materials even into lighting fixtures. And we are all about it!
The natural use of materials in lighting brings a calm and warm vibe into any space.
Minimalism
What I love about the minimalist movement is that it’s all about what brings you happiness in your space. It’s not about proving to people that you don’t have “stuff” or clutter. It’s about living a simpler lifestyle and showing pieces within your home that are important to you.
This minimalism concept is spreading through all pieces of your home, and we’re seeing the designs taking shape even through lighting elements. Clean lines, less is more, simple concepts. Choosing items that make your home flow, have a purpose, are intentionally placed for a reason and purpose, and cohesively balance one another. You can incorporate minimalism lighting anywhere throughout your home from your kitchen, dining, entry, hallway, bathrooms, bedrooms, etc. If you are choosing to start incorporating this design style, this will be every light that you have throughout your home. A light that was put there intentionally, with purpose, simplicity, and balances the look and the way it makes you feel throughout your space.
Organic Modernism aka Mid-Century Modern
Organic modernism style is the new mid-century modern design. The mid-century modern trend has been popular for decades and, in our opinion, will remain classic and timeless. However, now we’re seeing a little fun incorporated into this design concept with boho and organic style coming into play. A little more fun is coming into play instead of the very crisp and clean mid-century modern that we once knew. As shown in one of our favorite Bellacor pendants that play off of the mid-century modern design style, instead of all white, crisp, and clean, they added some fun and a splash of sparkle along the edge. We’re already seeing a big shift this year into getting more bold, willing, and daring with breaking the norm a bit behind any one design style.
Bigger is Better
Come 2020, homeowners are getting even more bold, risky, and daring! We saw this slight shift in home design in 2019, but now I think everyone is ready and willing to take the full plunge and things are bigger and better! Don’t be afraid to incorporate and mix different finishes, tones, and textures with one another in any of your spaces. We still love our oversized black and gold 28″ Pendant, years later, after installing it in our home. And love how it played off of our stainless steel appliances and subtle gold hardware. It created the perfect statement and conversation piece for our home!
When going big with the pendant lighting, our tip is to make sure you have high ceilings, and it doesn’t overpower the room. Most of these areas will be your foyer, kitchen, or dining room.
