We here at The Copper Lantern find lighting to be one of the most important phases of any renovation or building project. The functionality and design of a certain custom lighting fixture will define your space. Very often when people are building a home or tackling a large renovation project they only budget for the bare necessities such as the architect, the designer, the builder, the sub-contractors, the kitchen appliances and the bathroom fixtures. It is easy to get caught up in the small decorating choices you are asked to make early on in the project, such as hardware and plumbing fixtures. While these are important, they can add up quickly and leave little left in the budget for lighting fixtures that get installed at the end of the project.
It is very important to:
- Allow room in your budget for the style and quality of lighting you want.
- Order early, custom fixtures can take 6 – 8 weeks to make.
Lighting adds warmth to a space. The correct lighting makes a room inviting, a room you want to be in.
Lighting defines the décor, whether you want traditional, contemporary or transitional.
Lighting relates a feeling you want to convey. It reinforces the motif of the space and works with the colors you have chosen.
Lighting highlights an architectural feature.
Lighting is functional
Above all, lighting is art, this is The Copper Lantern’s motto. Every bit as important as the furniture you choose and the color paint you decide to use. So plan early. Perhaps even design your space around the lighting you choose. There are so many new and exciting designs that most people don’t even know about because local, mainstream lighting showrooms do not show them. There is only a few select lighting companies that do. By the time you get around to shopping for lighting, the fixtures you may find and fall in love with may not agree with the design of the space you spent so much time creating. So, shop for lighting at the beginning of your project. That way your design will come full circle.
The Copper Lantern has been shopping for unique lighting fixtures for years. We have compiled a beautiful selection of high-end, handcrafted and custom interior and exterior lights for you. Our website is easy to navigate and gives you a wide range of custom pieces to sort thru. No need to shop anywhere else. If you don’t see what you are looking for, we can build it for you. All your lighting needs for any project or any décor can be found right here. If you can’t find what you are looking for, a custom house like The Copper Lantern can design and build it for you. Pick the finish for your lights and it will be easier to plan for other items of décor around it. When doing a custom lighting designed fixture, it becomes a focal point for your space and it will become a conversation piece for all your guests. What could be more important than that?
