Hindustan Times (Chandigarh)

How red lighting can enhance and add to the aesthetics of your house?

India is already one of the top five markets for the lighting business with tremendous opportunit­y for growth

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lamps, pendant lights, hanging lights and wall light fixture. There is tremendous scope for organised brands that offer contempora­ry designs to India’s discerning consumers.

India is already one of the top five markets for the lighting business and a huge opportunit­y for decorative lighting exists in this market today. There are very few brands in the organized space at the moment with bigger brands emerging every now and then.today lighting fixtures are part of a home’s décor and style.

TRENDS IN INDIA

While lights need to be functional, consumers today have newer benchmarks in terms of allowing them to indulge their emotions, project their individual personalit­ies, and play with light. There are options availa-

QUIRKY LIGHTING

Each of us has a quirky streak that we can display choosing from an array of shape-inspired, arty, or unusual light fixtures that serve as an interestin­g focal point in our special room. Quirky usage of lights go well with traditiona­l as well as a modern styled house.

ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING

LEDS have gained popularity as they are both effective and energy saving. These tiny, brilliant bulbs can add charm and intrigue and light up even the darkest spaces. Tunable LED lights are a great way to add some color into a bedroom, living room, study, or even sit-outs and gardens.

CHANDELIER­S

Chandelier­s and lamps in the living area create a beautiful and a relaxing ambience underpinne­d by opulence. Chandelier­s make a statement, they play the role of the show-stopper in any home. It is the glass or crystals used in chandelier­s that really makes it stand out, be it Murano, Bohemia, Borosilica­te, or then premium Asfour crystals. Statement chandelier­s instantly attract attention and are conversati­on starters.

LAYERED LIGHTING

A good lighting plan today uses a layered approach combining three types of light – functional, ambient, and accent lighting.

This draws the eye to the design elements that are most important in each space – this could be spotlights that could in many ways heighten the beauty of a prized artwork or gorgeous wall scones that uplight with an inherent aura.

A smart combinatio­n of lights lends drama when the occasion demands it. You can choose lights that have dimmable and tuneable to complement the look and feel.

THE HOME DECORATIVE LIGHTING MARKET IN INDIA IS PRIMARILY UNORGANISE­D EVEN THOUGH THERE IS SCOPE FOR GROWTH

PENDANT LIGHTS

For indoor spaces, especially small nooks, pendant lights are the answer. Use warm yellow lighting in areas meant for relaxation like the living room or the bedroom and in a living room with high ceilings, get a larger pendant that makes use of overhead space. Pendant lights are also being used at entrances with high ceilings or as a chic lighting option in the bathrooms.

While the industry has seen increased uptake and engagement among urban consumers, there is a lot of ground that still needs to be covered to go beyond.

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While lights need to be functional, new-age customers also care for aesthetics

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