When you think of traditional chandeliers, the first image that may come to mind is outdated and opulent designs more suited for grand, stately manors rather than your contemporary home. However, with a much larger variety of modern chandeliers to choose from today, it’s easy to find updated styles the better suit the aesthetic of any modern interior. Here at Castlegate Lights, we’ve highlighted a few styles to try and our top picks for you to consider for your home.

Crystal Chandeliers

If you’re looking for modern chandeliers that fuse classic and contemporary design, crystal chandeliers are a perfect choice. In recent years, traditional crystal chandeliers have been given a contemporary update to suit the trends of 21st-century homes, designed with a more minimal aesthetic that’s much easier to incorporate into modern decor. Whether placed in your hallway, bedroom, living room or dining room, crystal chandeliers are a beautiful way to illuminate a room and create a stunning focal point wherever they’re placed.

Try the style for yourself with designs like our Franklite Willow 12 Light Chandelier in Polished Chrome Finish with Crystal Decorations, our Impex Lighting Padova 12 Light Ceiling Pendant In Polished Chrome And Clear Crystal Finish or our Dar Lighting Nulara 6 Light Ceiling Chandelier In Polished Chrome And Crystal Finish!

Coloured Chandeliers

Another great option when it comes to modern chandeliers is opting for one with a pop of colour. Coloured chandeliers are a unique and stylish way to create a contemporary room feature and allow you to utilise your lighting to create or complement your room’s colour scheme. If your choice of chandelier has lampshades, try opting for a colourful option rather than traditional white or neutral tones. Alternatively, you can opt for a stunning coloured crystal chandelier that adds a touch of playful glamour and style to any room.

Try the look with colourful crystal chandelier designs like our Impex Lighting Salas 8 Light Ceiling Pendant in Red Crystal Finish, or pick a colourful shade like our Franklite Philly 5 Light Chandelier in a Black Finish with Burgundy Pleated Shades.

Industrial Chandeliers

Turning the opulence and glamour of a traditional chandelier on its head, industrial chandeliers offer the exact opposite. Characterised by its stripped-down aesthetic commonly featuring metalwork, hardware and bare bulbs, the industrial trend has risen in popularity in recent years and is now a common feature in modern home interiors. On-trend and effortlessly stylish, the pared-back and gritty style of industrial-style modern chandeliers provide any interior with a cool and contemporary feel. Hang above a kitchen island or your living room for a statement piece that exudes modern style.

Get the look for your home with our Elstead Lighting Douille 5 Light Ceiling Chandelier in Polished Nickel Finish, the Elstead Lighting Quoizel Eastvale 3 Light Pendant Chandelier in Palladian Bronze, or the Franklite Linky 6 Light Semi Flush Ceiling Fitting In Antique Ironwork Finish.

Whether its the timeless beauty of crystal chandeliers, the quirky style of colourful chandeliers or the stripped-back aesthetic of industrial chandeliers that catches your eye, here at Castlegate Lights, you can find a huge range of stunning designs to choose from. Explore our full collection of modern chandeliers to find the perfect style to suit your home.

When it comes to interior design and lighting trends in recent years, the stripped-back, unfinished aesthetic of industrial lighting has remained ever-popular. While the trend is regularly seen in cool cafes and trendy bars, you can easily incorporate the look into your home with the help of some key pieces of industrial style lighting. In need of inspiration? Here at Castlegate Lights, we’ve created a simple how-to guide, including the colours, characteristics and lighting styles to try.

Industrial Lighting Colours

Black, Stainless Steel and Silver

When it comes to colour schemes in industrial style lighting, there are a couple of choices you can opt for. Cold, steely tones and blacks are a popular choice for achieving that sought-after gritty aesthetic that the trend embodies. Get the look with brushed or stainless steel fittings, silver and pewter details or embrace the dark side with all-over black designs like this Oaks Lighting Mattis Urban 3 Light Ceiling Spot Fitting In Black Finish.

Brass, Copper and Bronze

Alternatively, you can opt for warmer metal tones with your industrial lighting. Keep an eye out for brass, copper and bronze finish lighting that all provide a slightly cosier, vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. Warmer tones like these can work really well with this trend, as they are in keeping with the rustic look while creating a homely atmosphere. Try the look for yourself with this Oaks Lighting Sten Single Light Ceiling Pendant In Copper Finish.

Tip: To make thing easier for you, here at Castlegate Lights, you can search by finish in each of our lighting sections to narrow down your search.

Industrial Lighting Key Characteristics

Ropes and Chains

In keeping with the very pared-back, functional aesthetic of industrial lighting, some common features that are often seen in this style include factory-esque ropes and hardware such as metal chains. These features work well with lighting styles such as pendant lights or low-hanging ceiling lights, like our Diyas Reyna Single Light Large Ceiling Pendant In Polished Chrome And Clear Glass Finish.

Caging and Exposed Bulbs

Another typical feature of industrial lighting you can try is opting for cage-style lampshades and exposed bulbs. Whether used on ceiling lights, wall lights or table lamps, exposed bulbs and cage shades are an increasingly popular option. We love our Dar Lighting Tower Single Light Table Lamp In Satin Painted Black Finish With Copper Detailing for a simple and stylish way to work industrial style lighting into your home.

Industrial Pendant Lights

The trick to the industrial look is to incorporate one or two key pieces into your interior scheme to avoid over-doing the warehouse aesthetic. Sometimes all you need to nail the look is one statement feature in the room and industrial pendant lights are one of the best options to do this.

An exposed-bulb, black finish statement piece like our Searchlight Lighting Squiggle 5 Light Ceiling Pendant in Black Finish is the epitome of the industrial trend. Hanging a design like this in your hallway, living room or kitchen immediately creates a stylish industrial look and gives you a great starting point to continue the trend with smaller accent pieces.

Ready to try the look for yourself? Explore a wide range of industrial style lighting designs to choose from here at Castlegate Lights

If your home decor needs a refresh, one of the most effective things you can do is to consider your choice of lighting. When used well, the lighting in your home can make all the difference to the atmosphere and functionality of each room.

In need of some home lighting ideas? Here at Castlegate Lights, we’ve created a handy guide to the do’s and don’ts of lighting in all the key areas of the home.

First, let’s start off with some main do’s and don’ts to consider for every room:

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Establish your aesthetic. Does your home decor have a vintage undertone, a modern look or a rustic feel? What colour, material and finish would work best with your interior scheme? It’s helpful to consider these factors before choosing your lighting, in order to narrow down your search and ensure your choice accentuates your desired look.

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Decide on which style of light fitting and lighting type works for each room. Take into consideration elements such as floor space and ceiling height to assess how practical a lighting style will be.

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Limit yourself to one type of lighting in each room. When it comes to home lighting ideas, we recommend using two or three different sources to create a warm ambience throughout your home.

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Forget about adding dimmer switches. Dimmers are a great addition to any room to help you control your level of lighting and adjust it accordingly for each time of day.

Now let’s look at some specific home lighting ideas for key rooms of the home:

Lighting for Hallways

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Use a mix of lighting in order to create an inviting atmosphere. Hallways are versatile spaces that can benefit from a variety of lighting types. Providing you have space, floor lamps and table lamps can work particularly well.

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Be afraid to make a statement. If you have space, why not opt for a chandelier or large lampshade? Opting for a statement light fitting is a great way to add character and style to your home decor from the minute you walk through the door.

Lighting for Kitchens

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Use task lighting such as LED downlights above cupboards and worktops to efficiently illuminate every functional space that may otherwise not receive much light.

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Neglect important areas such as kitchen islands and tables. Well-placed lighting makes all the difference in really utilising each room and creating a welcoming atmosphere; after all, the kitchen is the heart of the home.

Lighting for Dining Rooms

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Consider pendant lights or a classic chandelier to hang above your table. A statement light fitting is perfect for illuminating the room during meal times and doubles as a beautiful room feature.

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Rule out colourful lighting choices. Opting for some coloured pendant lights that work with your interior scheme can help tie a room together and add the finishing touches to your home decor.

Lighting for Living Rooms

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Add a dimmer switch to your main ceiling light. The living room is one particular room in which a dimmer switch really comes in handy, enabling you to create the right ambience on relaxed evenings.

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Rely solely on a ceiling light. When it comes to home lighting ideas for the living room, we recommend using a mix of light sources such as table lamps and floor lamps that can really help to create a cosy atmosphere.

Lighting for Bedrooms

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Use a variety of lighting types in your bedroom. A bedside table lamp is a bedroom staple, while fairy lights and wall lights can serve as useful reading lights too.

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Forget to consider bulb-wattage. While it can be tempting to opt for warm, low-watt bulbs in the bedroom, it’s important to find the right balance between too bright and too dingy.

Lighting for Bathrooms

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Think about which light fittings best suit your space. If your bathroom isn’t very large, recessed ceiling lights are a great space-saver and give your bathroom a contemporary and modern aesthetic.

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Forget to consider mirror lights. If you use your bathroom mirror to get ready in the morning, mirror lights are a great option to consider that help you make the most of your bathroom.

Looking for the perfect lighting for your home decor? You can find a huge range of light fittings and lighting types for every room here at Castlegate Lights. Explore our full collection to find the perfect lighting ideas for your home!

Looking for simple, chic and effortlessly stylish lighting for your home? The minimalist aesthetic of Scandinavian lighting could be the perfect choice. Characterised by clean lines, natural materials and stripped-back designs, Scandi style lighting finds the balance between modern and rustic to create stylish and inviting spaces throughout your interiors.

From Scandi table lamps to ceiling lights and wall lights, here at Castlegate Lights we have a wide range of Scandinavian lighting designs for you to explore. We’ve picked out some of our favourites to show you how you can incorporate the Scandi style into your home.

Scandi Ceiling Lights

First up, let’s look at ceiling lights. With its simple white finish and wooden detailing, our AZzardo Duncan Single Light Ceiling Pendant in White Finish with Wood Detail perfectly encapsulates the Scandi style. Wood is often used throughout Scandi designs to create the natural and pared-back aesthetic the style is defined by, so choosing a lighting design with wooden detailing is one easy way to achieve the look.

Another great example of classic Scandi design is our AZzardo Jim Single Light Ceiling Pendant in White and Copper Finish. The classic white dome is simple-yet-stylish in true Scandi style, while the copper tone gives the design a rustic warmth.

Looking for something for your garden? With its chain detailing and exposed bulb design, our Elstead Lighting Klampenborg Outdoor Stainless Steel Single Light Ceiling Pendant in Matt Black Finish is the perfect example of how the stripped-back Scandi style can work perfectly throughout both the interior and exteriors of your home.

Scandi Table Lamps

Using Scandi table lamps throughout your home is another great way to subtly incorporate the aesthetic throughout every room. You’ll often find bare bulb designs in Scandinavian lighting, as their stripped-back look epitomises the simplicity of Scandi style. Designs like our Endon Collection Otto Single Light Table Lamp Base in White & Grey Marble Finish are ideal for achieving the minimalist aesthetic while creating an inviting glow in living areas of your home.

As the Scandi style is also characterised by muted colours and natural shades, simple designs like our Dar Lighting Effie Single Light Table Lamp In Grey And White Finish are also a great choice when it comes to choosing a Scandi table lamp.

Scandi Wall Lights

Lastly, why not try Scandi style wall lighting? With it’s simple black casing and wooden detailing, minimalist designs like our Mantra Nordica Single Light Wall Lamp in Black and Wood Finish are an easy way to carry the aesthetic throughout your home. To bring more natural materials and wooden detailing to your interior scheme, try designs like our Mantra Nordica II Single Light Extendable Wall Lamp in White Metal and Wood Finish. With its white, translucent shade and beautiful wooden finish, this Nordic-inspired design is perfect for softly illuminating your home while offering classic Scandi style.

Whether it’s Scandi table lamps, ceiling lights or wall lighting designs you choose for your home, the trendy and minimalist Scandi aesthetic is unrivalled when it comes to simplicity and style. Inspired? Explore our full Scandinavian lighting collection now to get the look for your home.

Workspace leaving you feeling uninspired? Creating the right working environment is vital when it comes to motivation and success and finding the right home office lighting is a big part of this. Ensuring your room is well lit and bright can make a huge difference to your productivity and mood, helping your office feel like somewhere you want to spend time in, rather than avoid! Here at Castlegate Lights, we’ve listed our top picks for how you can transform your workspace with some simple home office lighting ideas

1. Make Use of Natural Lighting

First things first; when it comes to office lighting, utilising the natural light in your room is one of the best ways to brighten up your space. Whether it means swapping dark curtains for light ones that don’t obstruct the sunlight getting through, or a reshuffle of your office furniture to move your desk near the window, making the most of your natural light is the first step for effective home office lighting. Another benefit of working out the naturally lit areas of your room is that you can also identify the dark and dingy areas that may need the help of office lamps or additional office lighting

2. Choose Light and Bright Ceiling Lighting

AZzardo ‘Tessio 30’ Single Light Ceiling Pendant in White Finish with Leather Detail

Next on our list when it comes to home office lighting ideas is to make sure your ceiling lighting is doing the job, as this is probably the best single source of light to ensure your room is well lit. There are lots of ceiling light designs that work well as home office lighting, from traditional light fixtures to pendant lights. Pendant lights are a particularly good choice for an office space, as their low-hanging designs offer a great source of illumination over a desk while creating a stylish and contemporary aesthetic. Another thing to consider is the type of bulb and wattage you use in your ceiling lights, as a bright bulb can help transform and lighten your room. LED lighting is a great choice for this and energy saving too!

3. Use Office Lamps

Dar Lighting Effie Single Light Table Lamp in Blue and White Finish

An obvious choice when it comes to home office lighting ideas is a classic desk lamp. Office lamps are a great way to light up your desk and general workspace, allowing you to properly illuminate your work and avoid eye-strain when you’re burning the midnight oil. Having a couple of office lamps in your workspace or even just one on your desk will make a big difference to brightening up your room. Office lamps also provide a way for you to add a bit of personality and decorative aspect to your workspace, offering an opportunity to accessorise your desk and office. You can find a range of desk lights and office lamps to explore here at Castlegate Lights that work perfectly as both home office lighting and stylish room features

4. Save Space with Wall Lights and Clip Lights

Dar Lighting Osaka Single Light Switched Clip On Spotlight in White Finish

Short of space in your office? A great tip when it comes to home office lighting ideas for smaller rooms is to make use of your wall space. Wall lights are a simple solution that allow you to work with the space you have and don’t take up room on your desk or floor. There are lots of wall light options you can opt for that make a great addition to your office, whether that’s a classic wall fixture, an overhanging design or a handy clip light you can place wherever you need it near your desk. Explore a wide range of wall lights here at Castlegate Lights, where you can find all our useful space-saving designs that make for the perfect home office lighting.

5.Use Your Lights to Add Pops of Colour

Eglo Vintage Vintage Single Light Table Lamp In Pine Green And Brass Finish

Our last tip for transforming your workspace is to use your home office lighting to accessorise your room and develop your interior aesthetic. As we touched on with office lamps, your lighting choice can be a great opportunity to not only illuminate your space, but add character and colour accents too! Whether you add a pop of colour with bright desk lamps, lamp shades or your light fixtures, you can really transform a room and take it from drab and boring to somewhere that inspires and energizes. You can find colourful lighting designs throughout all our collections here at Castlegate Lights, with bold colours, soft pastels and stylish finishes to effortlessly elevate your office space.

Whichever one of our home office lighting ideas you opt for, your office and workspace will feel lighter and brighter in no time! By utilising natural light, choosing some effective ceiling, wall and office lamps for your space and adding stylish colour accents, you can easily transform your office into one of your favourite rooms of the house.