Lighting
Great lighting changes everything about a room. The moment you walk into a space with well-planned illumination, you feel the difference. From subtle recessed fixtures that disappear into the architecture to statement chandeliers that command attention, the proper lighting defines how spaces look and feel throughout the day.
Ceiling Lights and Overhead Lighting Design
Ceiling fixtures provide the foundation for any lighting plan. The right overhead lighting depends on countless factors, including room height, natural light, intended use, and existing finishes. For example, a dining room might call for a dramatic chandelier that creates intimacy during dinner parties.
Kitchen islands benefit from pendant lights that illuminate tasks while adding visual interest. Living rooms often combine multiple ceiling light sources, layering ambient and accent illumination for flexibility.
Wall Lights and Sconces for Lighting Layers
Wall-mounted fixtures add depth and dimension that ceiling lights alone cannot achieve. Sconces flank mirrors in bathrooms, providing even facial illumination. They line hallways, creating welcoming paths through homes. Picture lights highlight artwork, while reading sconces beside beds eliminate the clutter of bedside table lamps.
Quality wall lights range from traditional candelabra styles to sleek modern designs. The best sconces incorporate hand-blown glass, aged brass, polished nickel, and textured ceramics. These fixtures become part of the wall's composition rather than afterthoughts attached to it. Well-chosen wall lighting integrates seamlessly with your interior design while providing essential illumination exactly where you want it.
Placement makes all the difference with wall lighting. The height, spacing, and direction of sconces affect their impact dramatically. Professional designers know how to position these fixtures for maximum effect, whether creating ambient glow, highlighting architectural features, or providing task illumination where it's required.
Floor Lamps and Table Lamps Provide Flexibility
Portable lighting offers something permanent fixtures cannot: adaptability. Floor lamps can move with furniture arrangements, and table lamps travel from room to room as preferences change. This flexibility makes them essential components in any lighting plan.
Floor lamps serve multiple purposes beyond simple illumination. They create vertical interest in corners, provide reading light beside chairs, and add ambient glow without ceiling fixtures. Arc floor lamps reach over seating areas, while torchiere styles bounce light off ceilings for indirect illumination. Each style provides different advantages depending on the space and your requirements.
Table lamps bring light to surfaces where you work, read, and gather. Bedside tables, console tables, desks, and sideboards benefit from carefully chosen table lamps. The shade shape, bulb type, and base height all influence how these fixtures perform. Getting these details correct means having light exactly where and when you want it.
Exterior Lights and Luxury Lighting
Exterior fixtures provide security, highlight architecture, and create ambiance for outdoor living areas. Wall-mounted lanterns frame doorways while path lights guide visitors safely. Spotlights showcase landscaping and architectural details after dark. Weather resistance is critical for these fixtures. They must withstand rain, snow, temperature swings, and UV exposure. Quality exterior lights use marine-grade materials, sealed components, and durable finishes that last for years.
Luxury lighting makes a statement. These pieces feature hand-finished details, rare materials, and artisan craftsmanship that distinguish them from mass-market options. Custom fixtures address unusual spaces or particular design visions that standard options cannot accommodate. Access to premium manufacturers means finding exceptional pieces that become focal points while providing superior illumination.
Expert Lighting Design
Lighting design requires balancing technical requirements with artistic vision. Professional results come from understanding how different light sources interact, how controls affect ambiance, and how fixtures coordinate with architecture. Our relationships with quality manufacturers give clients access to trade pricing and exclusive designs, while our expertise helps specify the right fixtures within established budgets. We provide:
Technical Expertise
Proper illumination levels, color temperature, and beam angles matched to each space.
Trade Access
Direct manufacturer relationships for better pricing and exclusive fixture designs.
Project Coordination
Complete lighting packages specified for builders, contractors, and designers.
Renovation Guidance
Expert fixture selection for both new construction and remodeling projects.
Budget Optimization
Finding the right pieces at every price point without compromising quality.
Find Your New Custom Lighting at Our Chicago Showroom
Drakewell Kitchens & Closets helps clients throughout the greater Chicago area, including the suburbs, find lighting that works beautifully in their spaces. Our Chicago showroom displays fixtures from Hudson Valley Lighting Group and other quality manufacturers. Seeing lighting in person reveals details that photos cannot capture, including the quality of materials, the color of light output, and the actual scale of fixtures. Schedule your consultation to explore lighting options for your project. Contact us online or call (312) 312-2110 to schedule your appointment and see what the proper lighting can do for your home.