Archive for January, 2012

Have you been wondering what is missing from a certain room in your home? You might just be missing the perfect accent lighting in each room. We are here to help you decorate your home with style and elegance by choosing the most stylish and affordable lighting for each room. We also have listed the first five our our ten favorite affordable and stylish lighting below – in no particular order!

10. Island Lighting – Island lighting is a great way to elegantly light up your kitchen. Whether it be over an actual kitchen island or just over the kitchen sink this lighting is a great way to add the perfect amount of light to any kitchen space.
Example: Maxim 11669LTLG

9. Vanity Lighting – Light up your vanity or the whole bathroom with chic vanity lighting. Add an extra flush ceiling light for extra some extra lighting. Example: Trump Home Regency Vanity Bar

8. Chandelier Lighting – Chandeliers give a statement about your home. You can hang the chandelier in the foyer or in the dining room. If you have a foyer this may be the first thing your guests will see upon entering your home.
Example: Designers Fountain

7. Wall Sconces – Don’t let your family or guests walk down long dark hallways. Light them up with wall sconces. Wall sconces give the wall a decorative touch while keeping the path to the bedroom well lit.
Example: Maxim 11669LTLG

6. Semi Flush Lighting – Semi flush lighting works best in the kitchen or family room. It gives the room a nice calm and warm feeling with its dim lighting.
Example: Maxim 11669LTLG

Check back next time for the final five of our stylish list!

Lighting and home decor trends change from year to year and season to season. Ringing in the New Year is all about changing, updating and evolving. This year, as you make your New Year’s Resolutions, resolve to redecorate with these stylish lighting and home decor trends of 2012.

This year’s lighting trends are all about comfortable and elegant designs, luxurious materials and bright colors. People are becoming creative with their lighting and home decorating accents. As you shop for new lights for your home, look for shining fabrics, surfaces that are glossed over, bright lively colors, and chic classical colors, such as gray, white, gold and silver.

Here are some of the things to look for when you’re shopping this year’s home decor trends:

• Wool, velvet, brick, stainless steel, and wood fabrics and surfaces.
• Mirrors, and home decor accessories that include mirrored glass.
• Modern, wallpapers and paint inspired by the environment.
• Small pieces of furniture that are easily moveable.
• Materials and designs that are mixed, creating a unique home decor style.
• Lights with Swarovski crystals that sparkle and reflect light.

Go back to the age old saying, out with the old and in with the new, and visit Valley Lighting & Home Decor at ValleyLighting-CT.com Our selection of lighting and home decor options will keep your home stylish and up-to-date with the latest trends.