16 Lighting Fixtures That Are Secretly Making Your House Look Outdated

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Do you always feel like you visited some kind of a time machine when walking into a certain room? This is especially the case with lighting fixtures that could have served their term. Although perhaps they work well still they are outdated designs which may make the interior seem somewhat old.

Thus, understanding a range of effects of outdated lighting is crucial for achieving the lighting design that will produce a welcoming atmosphere. We will look at the usual mistakes most people make while lighting their homes and guide you on how to give this lighting fixtures a more modern look.

Fluorescent Lights

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Although fluorescent lights were popular some years back, they are now regarded to as uneconomical and ugly. Most of these are long, tube-shaped fixtures that produce that unfriendly, blue light that would not make your home feel like a living space but rather like a workplace. Besides, they are energy wastage devices, and when they wear out, it is usually expensive to replace them.

Chandeliers

Despite the many benefits of using chandeliers, some of the designs seen today are improperly styled with their large metallic structures and crystal elements. Modern chandeliers should have more minimalistic features and should be made out of material like glass or chrome. These new designs will improve the aesthetical value of the room.

Ceiling Fans with Lights

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While ceiling fans with light kits where useful when they where invented and until now the design has not changed much. These fixtures can seem bulky and old fashioned, especially when put in comparison with more contemporary solutions as pendants or recessed lights in combination with stand alone fans.

Flush Mount Fixtures

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Wall wash fittings are among the chief offenders of making your home appear old. These spherical shaped lights are common in the corridors, porches and in the region considered as bathroom areas and they are inclined to emit a bluish, unfriendly light. Upgrade your area with relevant style options like semi-flush mount fixtures, or pendant lighting for a more modern feel.

Gold-toned Fixtures

It is important to note that gold-toned fixtures used to be the standard things that people in the higher classes could have. However, such light fixtures are old-fashioned in the present day and can give an opposite effect, making your home seem out dated. Replace these gold designs with smoother finishes such as brushed nickel or chrome for a swift increase in the home’s aesthetic feel.

Lampshades

The Truth is that the shade of the lamp determines whether a given room looks good or not. Lampshades that are old fashioned and have fringed or patterned designs only make the room look messy and old fashioned. Choose clean cut plain shades in neutral colors to get a contemporary look and feel.

Sconces

Sconces too can be useful in providing the right amount of lighting, but if not selected right, they can make a room look more like it is from the 1960s or 1970s. These centre lights with many visible carvings in gold, bronze or any warm colors are such a turn-off, making your home look rather old fashioned. In this case, try to check out thinner designs in less warm finishes, such as chromium or black to give them a modern look.

Bathroom Vanity Lights

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Bathroom vanity light fixtures may perform the general duty of lighting up your mirror but, if chosen poorly, they may quickly age your bathroom. Trends such as multiple-bulb Hollywood style vanity light fixtures should also be discouraged and instead replaced by modern sconces or even recessed lighting.

Pendant Lights

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Pendant lights are one of the most versatile accessories in any home, but boring brass or stained glass designs make your home look out of date. Select trendy noncomplex contours for pendant lights and go for simple materials such as glass, chrome, or concrete.

Brass Fixtures

While only a few years ago they were found in luxurious homes, brass fixtures are now able to give a room the look of being old. Move from textures such as gold and go for the modern look such as matte black, aged brass or brushed nickel.

Tiffanies Style Lamps

The nylon and Roku-measured lamps characterized by colored stained glasses were previously considered artistic elements. Now, they often look outdated. Choose simple cylindrical shaped lamps free of intricate details and it’s trim should be in clear glass or plain metal shades.

Lantern-Style Outdoor Lights

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According to Lantern&scroll, Lantern-style lights were appropriate for traditional homes, yet they will give the exterior a vintage or outdated look. Select contemporary styled outdoor lighting for clean lines or LED for energy conservation.

Crystal Lamps

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Crystal lamps with exquisite patterns are best suited to accumulating a particular vintage interior look. Replace those with lamps with bases made from glass, frosted glass, or clear glass to give off a different, light feel that is more suited for modern interiors.

Vintage Glass Shades

Although the chandeliers and any other glass shades that may be colored or etched will only take away from the apparent modernity of the room. Instead, opt for incredibly easy, concise, or simplistic frosted glass lamps shades for a new feel.

Paper Lanterns

With paper lanterns, we obtain that fairy-like charm that allows for partying indoors, on the one hand; on the other hand, they can give that old feeling in a relatively short period. Try replacing them with simple pendants lamps or beautiful drum shades, to create the modern and attractive look.

Victorian-Style Chandeliers

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Although Victorian style chandeliers boast rather elaborate patterns, the spaces illuminated by the light given by such chandeliers might look rather conservative. Go for simplicity and the shape of the space, having sculptural light elements so that it has a modern look.

Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.