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16 HAWAII RENOVATION
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
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Your home is a re- flection of who you are and is where
you should feel your best. When designing spaces, it’s important to select pieces that evoke your personality and add interest to your sur- roundings. One of the big- gest opportunities to define a room is through lighting that adds touches of fashion and function.
Lighting helps pull a room aesthetic together, much like how a special ac- cessory such as a necklace or tie elevates an outfit. Selecting lighting should be done thoughtfully, with each option complement-
ing — not competing — with the surroundings. Lighting is meant to enhance the other elements of the room and add a distinguished finish- ing touch.
If you’re considering up- dating your lighting, it’s im- portant to take time to de- termine what you like and how that can be integrated into spaces. Every room tells a story, and the goal is for the lighting to be an extension of that tale.
TO GET STARTED, ASK YOURSELF SOME QUESTIONS
• Do you like the warmth of traditional design?
• Do you lean toward clean lines of contemporary, modern forms?
• Do you prefer a tran- sitional, more eclectic ap- proach to design?
• Is there a period of time with design that is particu- larly appealing to you?
• Is there a destination or place in the world that inspires your style prefer- ences?
Eye-catching lighting that complements the space is a top design trend, especially as people are spending more time at home. Kohler Light- ing is continuously evolving offerings to meet the myriad design preferences home- owners have. Three new col- lections demonstrate how different designs can meet these varying styles.
IF YOU LIKE LUSH, VINTAGE DESIGN
Do you adore designs with opulence and gran- deur, similar to styles in the Golden Age of Hollywood throughout the 1920s to the 1940s? This decor reflected the lavish style of the film in- dustry, embracing opulence and grandeur in designs that made a lasting impression.
The Tresdoux lighting col- lection captures the magic of this classic era and trans- forms it into a modern col- lection. The signature look features a mixture of ma- terials and textures, pairing delicate matte ribbed-glass shades with scalloped metal details. From sconces and bath bars to chandeliers, the fixtures feel sumptuous and rich — while never over- powering the space. It’s the ideal marriage of boldness and refinement.
IF YOU LIKE MODERN STYLE AND CLEAN LINES
Look for lighting options with distinct forms for strik- ing elegance. For example, the Kraga collection offers a variety of lighting options that are a creative take on mid-century modern de- signs with a sophisticated twist. Each eye-catching fixture is artistically crafted utilizing curved, linear metal
pieces that fit in modern and traditional spaces.
This collection of lighting is sculptural, with an elegance that is bold, yet understat- ed. Devoid of unnecessary decorative elements, these lights rely instead on the purity of pared down form and hand-selected materi- als. Crafted from smooth, cast metal frames fitted with glowing, cast-glass, creamy white globes, each Kraga lighting design is an expres- sive work of art, with its own unique personality and indi- vidual flair.
IF YOU LIKE TRADITIONAL, EQUESTRIAN DESIGN
If refined elegance that takes cues from nature ap- peals to you, look for light- ing that offers a creative ap- proach to traditional English country decor. You may be interested in the Terret Col- lection that is inspired by
British equestrian design, updated through a palette of organic materials to indi- vidualize each piece.
Designs draw from ear- ly English country decor, where owners would bring the beauty of their pastoral surroundings into their inte- riors, blending leathers and textiles, their varied textures and tailored forms, with the rustic beauty of wrought iron, weathered wood and glassworks. The Terret light- ing collection reflects those ideals, evoking a gentle pas- toral era, bringing the eques- trian style to a contemporary audience.
Your home is your sanc- tuary. It’s where you work, play, relax and can feel like yourself. Lighting enhances the personality of your home and makes it as individual as you are.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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