Country Lighting 101

If you have a quaint country home or cottage (or even if you live in the city but love country style), outfitting it with rustic or country style lighting can be a fun and rewarding task! Thanks to today's resurgence of antique-inspired rustic pieces, it's easier than ever to find lighting that will complement your home. Here are some country lighting ideas to inspire you!

Weathered finishes. Distressed finishes add character to light fixtures and decor, offering a touch of antique charm that is perfect for creating a country lighting scheme! Look for words like rust, patina, old, antique, reclaimed and weathered in the item's description or finish. These terms all suggest the trendy antiqued look.

Hand-painted designs. Many country and rustic lighting fixtures feature hand-painted patterns and designs, which recall the beauty and workmanship of simpler times.

The gas lantern look. The antique gas lantern style look is one of today's hottest outdoor trends. To get a truly authentic look, choose a vintage-inspired outdoor light and use a "flicker" light bulb designed to mimic the look of gas lanterns! (Or, you could purchase actual gas lanterns.) Some enterprising country decor lovers are also bringing outdoor lighting fixtures indoors, using lantern-style lights in their kitchens, for example.

Nostalgic accents. From antique crystal to weathervane designs in the framework, vintage-inspired accents add the unique, whimsical touches that take any country lighting scheme to the next level and bring in a touch of glamour. Or how about choosing a chandelier that looks like it is made from deer antlers?

You can find country style lighting from Feiss, Savoy House and Troy Lighting, although you'll also find great rustic looks among other brands too! If you want to go country but still need some help, contact us or call our trained lighting specialists at 1-866-688-3562. Sign up for our email newsletter today and score an additional discount!

Emma Harger-Young - LightsOnline.com