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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Zara Stacey

5 outdated lighting trends designers say to avoid – and the designs and techniques to use, instead

Outdated lighting trends. Dining room with large chandelier. Kitchen with three white wall lights. Bedroom with chandelier, wall light and table lamp.

Whether it's outdated lighting fixtures that do not sit in cohesion with your overall design, or a lack of thoughtfully placed lighting around the home, we explore the outdated lighting trends to avoid.

Lighting trends are an essential feature of any interior design, working to beautifully illuminate a room, as well as to enhance a space with stand-out shape, color and material – so finding the perfect balance between form and function will always be key.

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