Lighting Trends For 2009

Today's lighting trends lead consumers to designs with clean, easy lines that merge the use of metallic, organic, or environmentally-friendly materials. Here is an summary of the trends currently underway.

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Flexible or Cable Tract Lighting: Rigid Tract lighting and recessed lighting is "out" - and low voltage Flexible or Cable Track lighting is "in". Whereas the Rigid Track ideas uses one transformer per fixture, the Flexible Track systems uses one transformer for the entire fixture and distributes low-voltage electricity through the track. A straight, rigid tract is not required. This makes for a sleeker-looking system, because the track can be curved and the fixtures do not need a built-in transformer. The Cable Track is other type of ideas which has been very favorite over the years - and still continues. There are two cables that run parallel to one another. The fixtures are located in the middle of the two cables which also contribute the power. Typically, the track extends wall-to-wall and is no more than 20ft long.

Environmentally-friendly Fixtures: Environmentally-friendly fixtures are "in" - along with energy-saving dimmer switches and automatic lighting control. Two of the most favorite lighting bulbs are the covenant Florescent Light (Cfl) and the Light Emitting Diodes (Led). The most versatile and affordable bulb at this time is Cfl. The Led is a tiny yet suited light source. It is more energy sufficient that the Cfl. A 60 watt bulb is expensive and one bulb can cost as much as . However, on the determined side, some Led models can last up to 30-35 years, energy consumption is reduced by about 87%, and the light ability is very good.

Metallic Lamp Bases: Metallics are anywhere - not just in lighting. This material is good for adding sparkle and shine to a dull room. The brushed metals are good at blending with a multi-toned interior. Softer metals, such as brushed nickel, brushed copper, stainless steel, and pewter have come to be some of the favorite metal discontinue choices and are competing with brass as the top discontinue choice. Expect to see this material in fabrics and furniture for years to come.

Glass and Mirror Lamps: While the ornate and embellished are "out" in both fashion and home decorating, simple, yet elegant, interiors with a bit of sparkle or sheen are unquestionably "in". Either colored, translucent, or transparent - glass lamp fixtures and other household items such as jars and bowls are hot these days. Likewise, mirrored lamps and table tops also are in fashion. These materials radiate light and sunshine.

Organic Materials: Corresponding with greater interest in more energy sufficient and environmentally-friendly lighting, look to see more organic materials such as bamboo and wood veneer table lamp bases.

Serpentine Curves: Also hot is the easy elegance of the serpentine curved line - in furnishings as well as lighting. The use of the serpentine line has been nearby for thousand of years. This resurgence may be inspired by the growing interest in organic materials and shapes.

Today's trends in lamps, lighting, and decor reflect a style that is more contemporary or contemporary that what we have seen over the last 30 years. These trends also express the desire to be more environmentally aware and possibly less materialistic through the use of less ornate and embellished furnishings, organic materials, and serpentine shapes.

Lighting Trends For 2009
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