Designer Lighting Picks for Less from Wayfair
Today, I’ve got a great lighting resource post lined up for you! Last month, I shared the top 10 best-selling Wayfair products in my home, and when compiling that list… I realized there were quite a few light fixtures in my best-sellers. While you can access and shop designer fixtures, like Visual Comfort, on Wayfair- they also have some incredible budget options. I challenged myself to find affordable fixtures that rival some of the designer fixtures seen throughout my home. Click through for my top picks, along with designer approved budget lighting. If you’re on the hunt for affordable AND beautiful sconces, flush mounts, chandeliers, lamps, or pendants, this post is for you!
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Sconces
High / Low Brass Sconce
The brass sconces in my living room were reasonably priced to begin with, but I found an even more affordable option. Both have candelabra clip-on shades, so you could easily switch the look seasonally.
Sconces are one of the most versatile fixtures… you can find one in nearly every room in our home. Flanking the bedside, in the kitchen, living room, entryway, hall, etc. They’re the easiest fixture for layering into a lighting design plan. If you feel a room could use a bit more light or warmth, try adding a sconce.
Chandeliers
High / Low Traditional Chandelier
I splurged for my Windsor chandelier. It’s whimsical, has the perfect white plaster finish, and the price reflects the excellent quality. I found an incredible budget version (sans shades), but you could easily add your candelabra shades- which makes it nearly identical to my designer version.
Check out this lighting post on how to choose a clip on sconce or chandelier shade! You can really transform the aesthetic of a fixture with this simple designer hack.
Picture Lights
High / Low Antique Brass Picture Light
The daybed in my home office is such a cozy spot to lounge. I knew I wanted to install a vintage oil painting and illuminated the nook with an extra long 24″ picture light.
The easiest way to elevate a work of art is by installing a picture light. This easy designer trick instantly makes a vignette feel warm, interesting, and gallery-worthy. I also do this to help balance a vignette, while adding emphasis to my favorite pieces of art.
Flush Mounts
High / Low Polished Nickel Flush Mount
This Visual Comfort flush mount is a designer staple. It’s one I’ve installed many times (in my home and client homes), but this is a great budget alternative- these both come in multiple finishes!
Flush mounts are ideal for lining hallways, basements, and utilitarian spaces, like a mudroom or laundry room. They’re ideal for smaller rooms with shorter ceilings, and when I’m choosing a flush mount- I like to keep it simple, with clean lines.
Pendants
High / Low Bronze Sphere Pendant
This sphere pendant is another fixture I splurged on for our dining room, but I found a beautiful lower priced option that evokes the same mood with an identical shape and bronze finish. Elegant, right?
Much like sconces, pendants are another versatile fixture that can be installed in nearly every room… the kitchen, the bath, an entry, the dining room, a hall, living space, etc. My biggest pendant tip? Install them in multiples for a bigger impact… two or three above a kitchen island, a few down a hallway, or matching pendants balancing a double sink vanity.
Lamps
High / Low Crystal Table Lamp
These lamps are exactly the same size, have a very similar shade shape, and both have a heavy crystal base. I love a smaller lamp for the kitchen counter or island.
Crystal table lamps are among my personal favorite fixtures- I think they have a such a timeless appeal. Check out this post for my ideas for styling crystal table lamps… they float all over my house.
Semi Flush Mount
High / Low Semi Flush Mount
When renovating our basement bar, I knew I needed a low profile light fixture, that also felt interesting to illuminate the sink. I landed on a classic polished nickel semi flush mount with beautiful milk glass.
When compiling a lighting plan, I use semi flush mounts in the same way as a standard flush mount… in smaller rooms, utilitarian spaces, or rooms with lower ceilings- like my basement, pictured above.
FAQ
Good eye! Check out this post for the backstory… swapping our entryway chandelier.
Of course. I actually already compiled my favorites under $200… keep scrolling- they’re just below!
Check out these! The hinge arm is a nice design detail, they have a soft shade for diffusing the light (a bedside must), they’re adjustable, can be either plug-in or hardwired, they’re less than $100 for the pair… and they can be put on a dimmer.
Timeless Light Fixtures Under $200
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These all have a timeless aesthetic and won’t be going out of style. Most of them are available in multiple finishes, too! I’d love to hear your favorites from the roundup?
Related
Looking for more lighting sources and lighting design posts? I shared some good finds and interior tips in the following posts…
- Tips for Layering Lighting Like a Designer
- Hiding Cords for Wall Sconces & Picture Lights
- Choosing Timeless Exterior Lighting (A Designer Guide)
- How to Deep Clean a Fabric Lampshade
- Designer Light Fixtures That Will Never Go Out of Style
- Ideas for Styling Crystal Table Lamps
- Designer Trick : Light Temperature & Bulbs
- Guide for Properly Lighting a Kitchen
- Your Guide to Recessed Lighting
I hope this post was helpful if you’re on the hunt for lighting! I’ve definitely been known to splurge on a fixture, but I also integrate budget friendly and vintage options for a layered look that fits my budget. Regardless of the cost, I try to stick to profiles and finishes that will withstand the test of time. As always, I’m happy to help- leave me a note in the comment section below if you have any questions or design conundrums!