October always brings out the devilish side in all of us with the anticipation of Halloween. While many are thinking about moody decorations for the holiday, why not look at the positive side of dark wall lighting, for example?
Black pendant lighting in a white room or black lighting above your dining table can bring drama and sophistication. This Halloween season, instead of thinking of black as dark and sinister, look at these creative ways to add drama with a shot of intrigue in your favorite rooms using things like stylish wall lighting.
Adding decor drama with black lighting fixtures.
Bring out the unexpected with black wall lighting, which is perfect for blending into the scenery or for making a bold statement. This reading corner above, by Sigmar Londo, features a black wall sconce functional for desk productivity, but adds a bit of drama to the room as well.
Use dark wall lighting to introduce a strong neutral in a colorful room and tone down color, or in this case a black lighting fixture attracts the eyes. The light neutral furnishings and wall color makes the black an unexpected treat in this cozy living room.
House of Troy Black LED Swing Arm Wall Lamp / Tempo Abstract Plug-in Swing Arm Wall Light
You can modernize your lighting with bold black patterns. From wrought iron to dark old world finish the idea of black metal hardware on your wall can start a dramatic theme without even trying. If you’d like to bring patterns and textures into your home, look to wall sconces and pendants that have bold geometric patterned lampshades.
While Halloween is supposed to create an eerie feeling in your home, the black and white wall light above does just the opposite! Instead it adds a sophisticated and contemporary lift with its giclee shade and swing arm. The black and white shade dares your interiors to be seen.
Kitchen design with lantern pendant lighting.
If you’d prefer a more subtle black presence in the room, try lantern pendant lighting over a dining room table, kitchen island, or the front foyer.
The dark bronze metal gives a nod to classic medieval times when candelabras provided light and created the warm glow into interiors. In this kitchen, by Phil Kean Design Group, you can see how the all-white kitchen is balanced with dark hardwood floors and the glow of dark lantern lighting fixtures.
Currey and Company Fitzjames Lantern Chandelier / Hudson Valley Millbrook Bronze Pendant Light
This Halloween season, embrace darkness in your home with wall lighting that breaks the idea of traditional sinister black and illuminates with grace. This favorable color can act as a gorgeous neutral or stand out and command the attention of every guest in the room.
We’d love to hear how you are bringing black into your home this Halloween!
Photo credits: Sigmar London, Phil Kean Design Group