Gary Parker, lighting specialist at House of Carpets, is a 25-year veteran of the industry and is in the know of what is the latest in lighting trends. “People are switching to the lighter silver and gold tones with a few crystals which is a very transitional look. We still do a lot of [large chandeliers], but the finishes have changed on them. Most of them were in the bronze and now people are going to the golds and silvers,” Parker said. Many customers like to combine a traditional look with a more modern touch. “They’re doing a transitional look. Many of them will have more trendy, up-to-date color even on a more traditional light fixture to give it a new, clean updated look. A lot of the crystals are now colored crystals instead of just clear as well.”

In addition to style, Parker said the lights themselves have transitioned as well. “Almost all of the lighting has changed to LED including your recessed lights, as well as a lot of your lamps and chandeliers now use LED bulbs.”