1. CREATE AN ILLUSION WITH YOUR WALL
This softly lit space champions concealed living room lighting and shows it can be subtle yet striking. Hiding the light source behind a curved screen creates an illusion with the existing architectural element but also offers a candle-like focal feature for this scene.
2. FIND YOUR PERFECT PLASTERED PIECE
Plastered walls, furniture, and lighting continue to grow in popularity as designers and their clients seek to create calming and peaceful interiors. Sculptural sconces that conceal the light source and blend with the wall are a great solution for those seeking to add minimalistic lighting to their spaces but don’t want to incur the cost and time that is associated with making major architectural changes.
3. GO FOR A BESPOKE SOLUTION
This pared-back living room designed by MKCA for their Carnegie Hill project shows an architectural approach to minimal lighting. The bespoke fixtures at either end of the fireplace offer an ambient glow but also add an interesting sculptural touch to the wall.
4. LIGHT UP THE CEILING
While tradition has always dictated that we light downwards, lighting up your ceiling can create a beautiful and delicate display of light for your home. Spanish architects, Balzar Arquitectos demonstrate how minimal and concealed lighting can help direct the eyes and create a sense of drama with their Avenida del Oeste apartment project. The coved ceilings feel romantic and relaxing with this lighting scheme and there is no harsh lighting fixture to break these beautiful lines.
5. BLEND LIGHT WITH ART
Minimalist lighting solutions are also seeing a greater focus on multi-functional lighting fixtures. These sculptures do much more than illuminate their surroundings but rather create a space for connection, contributing to what is revealed to be an emotive interior.