Update your home with these trends

1. Update your home with these trends 1. ARTISANAL LIGHTING Festivities are all about the right lighting. If your goal is to find home lighting ideas that are unique and beautiful, it’s time you thought about getting customized lighting fixtures made by artisans. Artisanal lighting is all about unique, handcrafted lamps, shades or chandeliers that can help you personalize your space. Chandeliers in sculptural forms work best, as they are certified conversation pieces. Striking design makes these chandeliers stand out. Tip: When you go for artisanal fixtures, make sure you make it the focal point of the room. 2. WALL LAMPS If fancy fixtures are not your jam, go for modern, minimalism courtesy wall lighting. In fact, decor trends show that by the time we move into 2020, home lighting will see a shift to sidewall fixtures from tabletop lamps. It’s all about giving a uniquely modern twist to your living room lighting. 3. PAINTED CEILINGS Go full Michelangelo on your roof, as a colorful, painted ceiling is the season’s biggest decor trend. Design experts attribute this to the fact that amid lighting, furnishing and flooring, the ceiling has been ignored for far too long and finally the interior design is looking up - no pun intended. From wallpaper to mouldings and daring paint colors, the ceiling is about creating a ‘wow moment’ in your space. Make a strong statement by using an accent color or get a full mural painted. 4. Go MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Amid the grandeur of the painted ceiling, you still have the less is more sensibility where interior design is more functional and less fancy. The move towards multi-functional spaces and furniture is still going strong. The idea is to incorporate multi-use spaces - think kitchen counters that change to a dining area or a work area that can be repurposed as a sitting room. The key is to start thinking out of the box.