A Hampton’s style interior design is characterised by natural, organic yet sophisticated design elements with light, fresh and whitewashed coastal vibes that come across as effortlessly elegant. This style of lighting is the ultimate in luxurious yet relaxed coastal living. The colour palette for this lighting style is a combination of solids, stripes and botanicals in white, dark accents, metals, muted hues of blues, greens and neutrals. This style of décor makes use of mixed metals as well as natural materials such as rattan, cane, seagrass, glass and linen to create a look and feel of luxury throughout the home.
This style is all about detail, and lighting plays an important role in adding that essential detail in completing and complimenting décor. This style of lighting is very reminiscent of European design styles with influence from the Baroque, Rococo and Empire eras. The use of large stately pendant lights, chandeliers and wall sconces layered with an array of decorative lamps with simple shades are distinctive features of this style of interior design. Using a mix of table, floor, wall, pendant light and chandelier often compliments the white walls, dark accents and soft organic furnishings.
When choosing light fitting to enhance your décor, a layered approach always works well. Layer pendant lights or chandeliers with other types of lighting to create a sense of unified style, make a decorative statement and also create symmetry, which is characteristic of its interior design style.
This specific style of interior design usually favours natural materials and mixed metals, so it’s no surprise that lighting follows a similar pattern. Various lightings are the quintessential accessory to creating its vibe and bringing warmth and functional appeal to a space. Lamps often accentuate the colour palette so it’s important to keep that in mind when choosing both lamp bases and shades.
Lamps bases or mainframes in brass, brushed nickel, reflective chrome, clear transparent glass, stainless steel, natural stone and even timber with linen or glass shades are a popular way to create a high-end yet intimate ambience in the most affordable way.
Before you choose lighting options to compliment your home’s style décor and colour palette consider how you plan on using each space and also the ambience you would like to create.
Use accent pieces in the form of decorative for example, table lamps on a console table in the entryway to create a distinctive and elegant start to Hampton’s aesthetic. Add lighting in pairs to create that sense of its traditional symmetry. Follow this throughout your home to create a cohesive style, adding beautiful detail with lighting.
For creating a high end of this carefree style in your living and gathering spaces, consider using a mix of lights and layers with table lamps, floor lamps, wall sconces and pendants to create an interesting, well lit and welcoming space for family and guests to congregate in. When choosing light fittings keep in mind the colours, structures and placement of the furniture in the room. Table lamps on end tables; flanking the sofa or on a console table behind your couch create a symmetrical look that helps in accentuating the overall design. If space is limited, then opt for lamp bases or pendant’s main material with clear glass and decorative metal detail to keep the space looking airy, minimal and light yet still luxurious. If you have the space, choose lamps, pendants and larger chandeliers with metal bases in brass or chrome to create that classic old-world charm that meets modern-day style which is one of the distinguishing characteristics found in this trend.
Decorating a buffet or sideboard with lamps that highlight the art or a statement décor piece along with feature pendant lights in traditional shapes in the dining room creates an interesting layered effect and ambient mood lighting, which compliments the space.
To create an intimate, sanctuary-like ambience in your bedroom, choose lamps and pendants that feel more organic and relaxed. In addition to practical down lights, lamps and pendants often add to the ambience by offering softer lighting at eye level. A stone or ceramic lamp base will keep things minimal while a rattan or cane shade will add warmth and texture. You could also use glass lamps and lighting with linen shades in crisp white or bold black to create an elegant and luxe look whereas lamps and lighting with a modern chrome or brushed nickel finish and a neutral linen shade will add a fresh, chic vibe. Apart from nightstands, you can also add a lamp on a tall boy or a sideboard in the bedroom. Opt for warm light bulbs in all lamps and pendant lighting to create an inviting ambience that is quintessential in creating the relaxed, laid-back yet sophisticated look and feel of Hampton’s style interiors.
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