How to Coordinate Geometric Ceiling Lights with Black and Gold Walls

Black and gold walls create one of the most dramatic backdrops a room can have, and geometric ceiling lights are a natural partner. The clean lines of a faceted frame, a hexagonal cage or a grid of glass panels echo the precision of a gold detail on a dark wall, while the light itself brings warmth and depth to the room. Coordinating the two takes more care than in a pale scheme, though, because dark walls absorb light and gold reflects it in sharp highlights. In this guide we explain how to choose a geometric shape that suits the proportions of your room, how to decide between brass, black and smoked glass finishes, and how much extra brightness a dark room really needs. We also look at the patterned shadows open frame fittings cast on black walls, how to keep the gold from becoming overwhelming, and how to carry the look into wall lights, art and mirrors....