We spoke to several designers to find out what lighting choices they hope we’ll all reconsider in 2025.

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Besides thinking about function, Bakshi-Khurana recommends incorporating statement fixtures to add personality and warmth.

Gasparovic recommends keepingyour lightbulbsbetween 2700K and 3000K in your home.

An easy way to cut through the noise is to seek out timeless, high-quality pieces.

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Placement should reflect how the space is used, not just what looks good on paper, says Bakshi-Khurana.

Too many star of the show fixtures, as Gasparovic calls them, create competing focal points.

In an open-plan space, Gasparovic recommends choosing only two areas at most for a decorative ceiling fixture.

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Lighting in a Living Room

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