The Best Designer Lighting Fixtures to Choose

Choosing the best designer lighting fixtures seems a difficult task ahead of everybody and that includes you. There are several manufacturers out there in the market; originals, authorized reproductions, cheap imitations, antiques and a whole lot more. This could be quite confusing on which lights to select for your home.

Everybody wants to have a beautiful and cozy home and you as well as I know that your lighting system is the forefront of your housing ambiance. Expensive furniture does not provide a cozy atmosphere, lights do, especially high end lighting fixtures.

Let’s start off with:

• Originals – these fixtures are rare and very expensive. Only a few of us can afford owning one of them. Original Tiffany lights could fetch a price of up to over a hundred thousand dollars. If you have money to burn, then go for it.

• Authorized Reproductions - you don’t have to break your bank account. These lights are the closest to the originals you can get. From brand new ones to closeout lamps or bargain sale, you can be assured of the quality as well as warranties and after sales service as they are being manufactured by reputable companies in the USA. Some of them even come with energy efficient lights. These are not cheap either but a lot more affordable than the originals.

• Imitations – When your budget is really tight but you want a nice looking designer lighting, then this option is for you. Most of them are made in China and also a handful is being manufactured in the USA. Quite impressive, but you are not assured of the quality of the product you are buying. They also have product warranties; yes they do, but limited warranties so to speak. After that, you’re on your own and just pray that your lights will not break down.

• Antiques – these are good buys if you have a taste for nostalgia. But antiques are also rare and very expensive. Another drawback is that you cannot place high wattage bulbs on them as they might short circuit and cause fire. Antiques manufactured before 1920’s can only accommodate a 15 watt bulb. Antiques made in the early 1920’s up to the 50’s can carry a load of up to 40 watts max. Only products made in the 60’s and beyond are capable of high wattage bulbs. Another drawback is that the design of your house might not be suited to have antiques as lights and furniture.

Before buying your designer lighting fixtures, consult an architect or interior designer first. They have the expertise and can give you professional advice on what lights will suit your house. There’s nothing more frustrating than buying lights only to find out in the end that it’s not appropriate for your home.

Lastly always go for reputable companies, quality, value for money and a lifetime warranty for the products you want to buy.