Four Hands introduced a lighting collection with designer Amber Lewis at High Point Market last month. The 50-piece collection includes floor and table lamps, sconces, chandeliers and pendants with the goal of layering light and playing with scale, according to Four Hands.
Lewis, the principal designer and founder of California-based Amber Interiors Design, and Adam Dunn, Four Hands’ senior vice president of design, offered insights into trends and shifts in lighting design that are applicable to both lighting showrooms and end consumers.
Bigger is still better
“Oversized lamps are definitely having a moment, especially in more intimate spaces like the bedroom. I personally love a big bedside table lamp and find it pleasant and grounding. It brings more light into the space.” – Amber Lewis
Perfectly matched lighting is starting to feel dated
“I think layering lighting is really important, but I also love a strong central piece. I usually start with that statement fixture, then layer in different shapes and styles around it—I’m not into everything matching. Mixing bold pieces with smaller accents just creates more depth and interest.” – Adam Dunn
Overhead bathroom lighting is out, and table lamps are in
“No one really likes overhead bathroom lighting—it’s all about how the light hits your face in those moments. I’m way more into using a table lamp instead. It sits right at eye level, so the light hits your face straight on and gives you that nice, confident glow.” – Amber Lewis
Unexpected placements bring out the design in detail
“I think lighting is moving beyond traditional placements and into surprising moments, and it’s cool to play around with what works best for the way you live. I personally like table lamps on kitchen counters, or subtle light woven into bookshelves.” – Adam Dunn
Your dining room needs series lighting
“A series adds a certain glow that really just makes the space feel cool and elevated. It’s also a bit unexpected, but of course, I would never say no to an eye-catching chandelier above the dining table.” – Amber Lewis
Go vintage for your home office
“The best way to light a home office is with a mix of reading lights, floor lamps, and task lighting on your desk. I tend to lean vintage; it brings character to what can otherwise feel like a pretty utilitarian space, and makes it somewhere you actually want to spend time. Like any other room in your home, it’s all about layering to create warmth and interest.” – Adam Dunn
