If this year’s lighting trends are any indication, the future is most certainly looking bright. Case in point: the chandelier. This classic fixture is taking center stage with contemporary updates, fresh finishes, and a few blasts from the past. We’re shining a spotlight on the eight hottest chandelier trends for 2018 and covering what styles you can expect to see in the months ahead. (One other prediction: You’re going to want them all.)

1. Hygge Chandeliers – Candles, Coziness & Warmth

Ahh, hygge. If you adore the look and feel of comfort like we do, then you’ll definitely want to acquaint yourself with this popular Scandinavian trend. Pronounced “hue-gah” (FYI), its main objective is to create a sanctuary of feel-good design themes and decorative accents that make your everyday life better (imagine the lighting equivalent of your favorite reading nook). From super-soft blankets and pretty coffee cups to shaggy faux-fur rugs, hygge is all about building a welcoming environment full of warmth, coziness, and plenty of candles, i.e. candelabra chandeliers. In other words, it’s all the proof you need that the little things really are what counts.

You don’t have to wait for spring to clean house. Simplify your home décor with low-profile fixtures that make extravagant lighting seem so yesterday. Another Danish design influence, Lagom, emphasizes doing “just the right amount” and embracing the power of quiet pieces and basic living. This minimalist approach isn’t all about chandeliers, but it certainly can extend to encompass them. Keep things in proportion with sleek fixtures that complement your overall space and its existing décor, and follow the Goldilocks approach by not settling until you find what’s “just right”. Pendant lighting is also a good place to look for these simplistic, pared-down designs.

Brass Chandeliers

Aged, burnished, or polished to perfection… the choice is entirely yours. Step back in time with the look of vintage-inspired brass and unique patinas, or complement the here and now with sleek contemporary styles.

Copper Chandeliers

This rich metal is a timeless choice that’s versatile enough to work with a wide range of aesthetics. Make a luxe statement with satin copper fixtures, or embrace the natural beauty of raw copper and hammered finishes.

Gold Chandeliers

All that glitters is not gold (but a lot of it is). Golden metallics are a modern-day must-have, so give your home the Midas touch with chandeliers trimmed in sunny yellow hues, brushed gold, or radiant rose gold tones. This year, look for soft gold designs with matte finishes to give shiny fixtures a run for their money.

French Country Chandeliers

Bring the picturesque beauty of the French countryside indoors for a change with Parisian-approved overhead lighting. From embellished chandeliers with lots of shimmer and shine to modest silhouettes crafted with wrought iron, these pieces go so well with toilet upholstery and floral-printed everything.

Industrial Chandeliers

Edison bulbs and aged metal frames are still very much in style thanks to industrial décor’s everlasting appeal. Hang these fixtures in a contemporary setting for a vintage look and feel that’s never dated.

Iron Chandeliers

Prefer a more streamlined approach to your lighting? Black iron frames punctuate neutral backdrops with strong, masculine lines. This eye-catching contrast is ideal for minimalists and ties into the principles of hygge and lagom with just the right pick.

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