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Lighting

Furniture. Color. Lines. These are all essential elements to creating the perfect interior design, but one element is often overlooked: Lighting. Lighting is crucial to fantastic design because it affects a room's mood and aesthetic appeal. Danville Interior Design Gallery has leading brands of custom lighting fixtures to meet every budget and décor.

Types of Lighting

Lighting is different across the board. There are three types of light, each with a place and purpose in your home.

  1. Ambient: The general light source in a room. Ambient lighting usually comes from overhead fixtures, chandeliers, or wall sconces.
  2. Task: Lighting that is meant to assist you in performing specific activities. Desk lamps and under-cabinet lighting are examples of adequate task lighting.
  3. Accent: Accent lighting adds to the ambiance of a room by drawing attention to artwork or architectural features, like built-ins. You can use track lighting, spotlights, or picture lights for this type of lighting.

Warm, Cool & Neutral Lighting

Just as paint colors have warm and cool undertones, lighting has various temperatures that you should consider when designing a space.

  • Warm lights cast a yellow glow, making the room feel cozy and inviting. It looks best in areas of your home that are for relaxing, such as living rooms and bedrooms.
  • Neutral light is white and slightly brighter. It’s an excellent choice for areas that require focus, like kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Cool light is blueish and similar to the natural light at noon on a sunny day. It’s energizing and the perfect light for reading and hobbies with fine detail.

Best Practices for Lighting

  • Layer your lighting: Using several sources of light adds dimension to a room and keeps it from having areas with dark shadows. A combination of ambient, task, and accent lighting is always a good route.
  • Install dimmers wherever possible to make your lighting more versatile.
  • Choose large fixtures first: It’s easier to find accent and task lighting that complements more prominent ambient fixtures than vice versa.
  • Use existing wall and furniture colors to help create the atmosphere you want. Remember that light colors and reflective surfaces make rooms appear larger, so consider using mirrors and metallic finishes in small areas. Choose darker hues and warm-temperature lighting to make a hollow space more intimate.

Our Brands

Visual Comfort & Co.

Visual Comfort & Co. collaborates with over 40 sought-after designers to create eclectic pieces that cater to every style, from traditional to contemporary. The brand is known for its iconic, luxurious, innovative lighting and embracing everyday elegance. Visual Comfort & Co. offers a wide selection of lighting fixtures, including:

  • Hanging Shade
  • Linear
  • Decorative Wall
  • Cordless & Rechargeable Table Lamps
  • Outdoor Bollard & Path Lighting
Visual Comfort and Co Lighting fixture at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA
Currey & Company Chandelier at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA

Currey & Company

Through the spirit of creativity and exemplary customer service, Currey & Company has built an industry-leading brand. Currey & Company uses natural materials and meticulous attention to detail to craft its exciting selection of lighting. The brand offers thousands of options spread over several categories, including:

  • Chandeliers
  • Pendants
  • Multi-Drop Pendants
  • Floor Lamps
  • Table Lamps
  • Lighting Accessories – Rods, Chains, Chandelier Shades

Arteriors

Thirty-five years ago, Arteriors began as an accessories boutique and has grown through the decades to become a global force in the design industry. Our team believes in questioning the status quo and works closely with artisans around the globe to design ethereal lighting that inspires the soul. You can rely on Arteriors for many types of light fixtures, including:

  • Table & Accent Lamps
  • Sconces
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Flush Mounts
  • Outdoor Lighting
Arteriors chandelier at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA
Regina Andrew lighting fixture at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA

Regina Andrew

The founders of Regina Andrew believe in forging personal connections and exceeding creative expectations. The brand is committed to sustainable practices and has 100% solar-powered warehouses. Lighting from Regina Andrew features unexpected styles with exquisite detail. Turn to Regina Andrew with any of these lighting needs:

  • Picture Lights
  • Mini Lamps
  • Table Lamps
  • Floor Lamps
  • Chandelier
  • Task Lamps

Generation Lighting

Generation Lighting specializes in luxury lighting and has made the world brighter since 1988. The family-owned brand believes in providing the best price points, exceptional customer service, and swift delivery of products. Generation Lighting is your go-to for various lighting, including:

  • Outdoor Lights: Landscape Lighting, Path Garden Lights, Hanging Lanterns
  • Sconces: Bath, Swing Arm
  • Under Cabinet Lighting
  • Recess Lighting
  • Linear, Island & Billiard Chandeliers
Generation Lighting Chandelier at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA
Hubbardton Forge lighting fixture at Danville Interior Design Gallery near Danville, CA

Hubbardton Forge

Hubbardton Forge designs and manufactures all of its lighting in Castleton, Vermont, and offers award-winning lighting that has appeared in several upscale interior design magazines and websites. Local manufacturing allows Hubbardton Forge to provide better and faster custom capabilities than overseas brands. Look to Hubbardton Forge for a wide selection of lighting, including:

  • Multi-Port Lighting
  • Mini Pendants
  • Sconces
  • Bathroom Lighting – Wall & Ceiling

Illuminate Your Home With Upscale Lighting Fixtures

Danville Interior Design Gallery is the area’s most prominent interior design firm. We offer various services, including consultations, furniture, flooring, and fine art. Are you ready to remodel your kitchen or bathroom? We’ll handle everything, right down to custom Hunter Douglas window treatments.

Stop by our showroom at 300 Sycamore Rd W in Danville or request a consultation online. Danville Interior Design Gallery proudly serves Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Concord, San Ramon, Pleasanton, California, and the surrounding area.