coordinating light fixtures for kitchens and living rooms

Guide for Coordinating Indoor Light Fixtures

Meggan Wynja

Matching Ceiling & Wall Lights

Light fixture design can be an incredibly fulfilling and fun part of decorating your home. You can use fixtures as statement-making focal points, for supporting roles that highlight other pieces, and to subtly section off areas for various activities. But how can you ensure that you’re matching each fixture and ensuring cohesive home decor?

If you’re interested in coordinating light fixtures for your space, Color Cord Company can help. Follow our guide to learn about coordinating light fixtures for the kitchen, living room, bedroom, or anywhere else!

Your Home Lighting Plan

Coordinating light fixtures does not take a whole lot of know-how, but there are some basic guidelines our experts have learned over the years. Our team can provide you with an outline to get started. Learn how to choose coordinating light fixtures with this home lighting guide:

1. Make A List Of All The Fixtures You Want

Whether you’re working on one room or redesigning lighting for your whole house, a walkthrough is the first step. Figure out exactly where you need to place the fixtures to determine your options. Some spaces will only accommodate specific types of fixtures, so make a note of where your solutions may be limited and where you have a little more flexibility to choose.

For example, you may have incredibly high ceilings, which expands your opportunities for chandeliers and pendant lights. Or, you may be working in a space that doesn’t have junction boxes where you need them, so you may require plug-in flush mounts and plug-in wall sconces. If you have your heart set on specific hardwired coordinating light fixtures, you may have to consider adding junction boxes or moving them.

2. Explore Your Styling Options & Preferences

cottage-core light fixture design

Now that you know how many coordinating light fixtures you need, it’s time to explore different styles. Not sure what you like? Check out our gallery for inspiration for coordinating light fixtures for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and commercial spaces. 

We also have longer design and style guides on our blog that take a deep dive into some of the most popular trends, including:

If any of these aesthetics speak to you, take a look at the recommended light fixtures and stick to that one style throughout your home. While you can take a more eclectic route, keeping it simple will guarantee matching ceiling and wall lights.

3. Confirm Your Metal Finishes

Your preferred aesthetic will act as a guide to the right metal finish options. At Color Cord, we have tons of different metal finishes and colorways that can help pull any space together in a very subtle way. Exploring the fixtures in a specific collection is the easiest way to find all the coordinating light fixtures we have available. Some of our most popular color and finish-based collections include our neon Totally!, earthy Boutique, and elegant Handspun collections.

But these aren’t the only options you have for how to choose coordinating light fixtures! You can peruse our online offerings and choose fixtures with one of our classic finish options available in nearly every design. Coordinating light fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms is simple when you stick to a single finish — no matter which style you choose. Our classic finish options include:

  • Matte Black
  • Matte White
  • Brushed Nickel
  • Solid Raw Brass
  • Polished Copper
  • Raw Metal

You can find these in our pendant lights, button lights, flush-mount fixtures, and so many more! For even more control over metal finishes, we recommend visiting the Customization Station to build every fixture from the ground up.

Mixing Fixtures From Different Brands

We understand that you might have fixtures in your space that you plan to keep. If you’re trying to ensure coordinating light fixtures with existing styles, it can be tough to work with online sources. Knowing what finishes you already have can make it easier to ensure matching ceiling and wall lights from different brands. 

Please note that even if a finish looks silver or gold, there are minor differences that can affect the final result. Never confuse polished nickel and chrome or oil-rubbed bronze and antique bronze. Many finishes sound similar but look very different! If you need extra guidance finding the right finish for your new fixture, our team can provide personalized support. Reach out to discuss your project requirements.

4. Find Fixtures with Similar Shapes

modern minimalist coordinating light fixtures for a living room

This step is really important if you plan on choosing fixtures that have unique silhouettes. Generally, you want to find fixtures with design elements that echo each other for a cohesive, coordinating light fixture setup.

Are you wondering how to find fixtures that enhance and complement a showstopping piece without taking attention away from the focal point? The answer is looking for wall sconces and pendants that have similar visual accents. Does your chandelier have a lot of bends and curves? Look for smaller fixtures that echo that design. Does your chandelier feature globe shades? Explore accent fixtures with glass globe shades as well. 

Whichever direction you choose for your coordinating light fixtures, find echoes of your preferred silhouette in every single one. This way, even if your fixtures aren’t 100% matching, they still look like they belong together.

Finding Your Style

There are so many different finishes, colors, and style combinations available in stores today that it can feel like you’re being pulled in a million different directions. The key to how you choose coordinating light fixtures is setting a few boundary conditions that will guide you to matching ceiling and wall lights every time. Use our home lighting plan above as your rulebook and simplify the process of finding coordinating light fixtures!

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