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Lighting Glossary: Lighting Styles N-S

Your Search Guide for the Perfect Lighting Style

Lighting Guide Shortly after venturing into the world of lighting, you’ll probably realize that it’s a bit more complex than you might have thought. Incandescent, fluorescent, downrods, baffle – it’s easy to get lost out there. Our glossary of lighting-related terms will aid your search for the perfect lighting style. If you can’t find the answer here, call us with any questions you may have, (800) 675-4037. We have a trained staff of lighting experts who can help you.

Styles: N-S
Nautical: Based on life by the sea, nautical styles range from a lighthouse lamp to an end table bound in natural fiber rope. Nautical décor reflects the seaside beauty by using clean, simple lines that are inspired by the designs of New England beaches and Caribbean architecture. Most often used for cottages by the sea or to decorate outdoor settings, nautical styled furnishings bring the relaxed spirit of the water to your home.

Novelty: When looking for a piece to dress up an otherwise ordinary setting, a novelty style fixture will meet your needs. Traditionally finished in bright colors and characterized by a monkey swinging off of a lamp post or a pine tree stenciled into a wall sconce, these fixtures are sure to be a conversation piece or add pizzazz to an otherwise mild decor.

Oriental: Influenced by the people and culture of the East/Orient, oriental fixtures will add a look of romance and intrigue to your home. Oriental furnishings are most often characterized by porcelain lamp bases, paper lanterns, shoji screens, sleek lines, ornate details of flowers or animals and metallic finishes. Often finished in the browns and gold’s’ that are influenced by historic empires, this style can blend with either traditional or modern décor.

Rustic: The rustic style is cozy and welcoming. Rustic fixtures offer the charming comforts of an alpine cabin. They inspire the intimate coziness of a ski lodge in Aspen or a log cabin in the woods of Maine. Characterized by natural finishes with emphasis on grains, these fixtures invite hibernation – minus the bears. The Rustic look is often exemplified by antler chandeliers or ceiling fan light kits. If you are looking for a rustic lamp, we carry a variety of table lamps accented by deer, moose and antler.

Southwestern: There are distinct characteristics in the southwestern style that can easily be explained by imagining a desert scene. Picture all colors of the desert, the green of cactus, the red mountains of the Grand Canyon, and the Native American heritage that comes from the Arizona, New Mexico regions of the United States. The all natural organic version of southwestern is over scaled furniture made from log pole, and the use of rugged materials such as iron, stones and wood. The city version of southwestern uses plastic cactus decorations and wall hangings, coyote figurines and the use of peach and teal coloring. General Colors and Characteristics are Native American Indian accents, organic materials such as iron, adobe, wood and smooth rocks, brightly-colored patterned fabrics inter mixed with natural colors, oversized furniture and colors that are seen in the desert sunset, hills and prairies.

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