JR Lighting Style Guide

The subjectivity of style means that this lighting style guide is provided as guidelines only and does not limit or exclude any designs and/or fittings

Contemporary / Modern

This style places emphasis on design. Lines, graceful curves and dramatic angles will be found in such lighting. Contemporary/Modern fittings will have clean geometric outlines, which draws inspiration from architecture and organic forms.

The transition of darker finishes and softer shapes have seen rise to the term soft contemporary.

Traditional

Traditional lighting relies heavily on the elegance of particular designs such as floral accents, classic details, rope, ornaments, scrolls and ribbons. Lighting from this category will suit those who are seeking a warm, impressive and stylish look as well as capturing a historic feel.

Look for elegance, gentle curves, and straight lines all wrapped in restrained ornamentation with simple finishing.

Crystal

Crystal lighting creates an atmosphere of beauty and brilliance, often considered a statement piece in the home. The opulence of this style has seen rise to its use not only in the living room or dinning room but throughout the home.

Crystal lighting is perfect for highlighting and featuring stairwells.

Fluorescent

Increased efficiency makes fluorescent lighting an increasingly popular choice as a fluorescent light bulb costs a great deal less to operate over its lifetime than a standard bulb, at the same time as providing more light per watt.

Advancements in technology have seen a move away from the often blue image that is conjured up when one thinks of fluorescent bulbs, and a move towards warmer colours that match a standard bulb.

For people looking for lighting for a kitchen setting or a study room, fluorescent lighting is a popular choice.

Rustic

Rustic designs marry a worn, tin-like look with a warm elegance perfect for creating that ‘homey’ feel. Evoking the beauty of the outdoors, this style is compromised of antler chandeliers, trees, leaves and pine cones reminiscent of the wilds, palms and other exotic motifs.

Tiffany/Mission/Prairie

These styles hail from the early 20th century and are influenced by a method of design known as the arts and crafts style. The Tiffany Style consisting of mosaics of coloured glass and decorative ornamental detailing has maintained its popularity despite the many alternatives that have come into being since their existence.

The Mission Style places emphasis on clean, geometric details with the Prairie Style deeming design to be of the utmost importance.

Primarily based in organic designs employing a full palette of colours, contemporary themes and monochromatic glass can be seen in recent patterns.

Transitional

Transitional is a term coined in a bid to describe a style that blurs the line between traditional and contemporary. Taking traditional looks and softening them, this style creates a feeling that is formal, yet relaxed. Elegant, yet restrained in design, Transitional Lighting provides the perfect combination of grace, style and comfort.

Transitional design accommodates almost any interior whilst managing to avoid appearing bland and/or boring, instead creating a warmer, and more inviting room setting.

Look for clean lines combined with rich, distressed, bronze or earth tone finishes with warm glass accents.

Utility

Utility Lighting falls under that which is considered to be functional, durable and economical. It provides a lighting source with function rather than aesthetic value.

This however does not indicate a lack of design, rather a primary goal of light output.

This style is compromised of familiar shapes and has little or no embellishments.

Deco

Design and decoration are of utmost importance in this styling. Modern and stylish, Deco became popular for commercial use in the early 20th century especially those wishing to convey a sense of modernity and wealth.

It utilises colour and geometric shapes, namely triangles, shiny material, sleek and streamlined design elements and sunburst patterns.

Art Nouveau

Art nouveau could be considered as the first 20th century modern style. Drawing inspiration from the world around it relies on decoration and the ‘art and crafts’ behind design. Lighting that you will find in this category will display features of sinuous, elongated and curvy lines, height and vertical lines, stylised flower, leaves and rosebuds, exotic woods, iridescent glass, silver and precious stones.

Unconventional / Eclectic

Taking lighting design advancements to a new level, this style pushes the boundaries of the ‘expected’ and achievable when it comes to lighting.

Capturing the imagination, these designs are impressive and commanding, often leaving a feeling of awe. Look for ‘quirky’ designs, combined colours, materials and finishes and unique architectural design.