Editor's Picks: 9 Beautiful Copper Lighting Ideas

Each month we get an interior expert to share with you their tips for trend-focused lighting, this month lighting editor Jessica from magazine Elle Decoration waxes lyrical about copper lights.

"As a magazine editor it's my job to stay ahead of the trends, of course it's no good just blindly following them - you have to make them work for you in your home. Metallics are great for a number of reasons. They're neutral so you can add in a metal to most colour schemes, they also look expensive, but you can source really inexpensive shades and lamps and still achieve that luxe look.

Below are 9 stunning copper lighting ideas but here are my ultimate rules for using copper lights in your home:

1. Copper is a very warm colour so avoid teaming with yellow woods like pine. Pair with ashy woods or beech for a chic look.

2. Round hanging lights always look good.

3. Try hanging two or three together at different lengths for a stylish statement.

4. Tie in the lights to the rest of your room by adding in other copper ornaments such as candlesticks, side tables or hammered copper bowls. 

5. Have fun and experiment! It's just lighting, which means you can switch it up anytime. I like to swap fixtures between different rooms in my house so I can constantly refresh their look."

SHOP COPPER LIGHTS

Check out our copper lighting Pinterest board for even more inspiration.

4 Totally Inspirational Lighting Ideas for Your Wedding

Planning your big day is no mean feat, not least the look and feel of your dream wedding. There's no better way to add a bit of romance and warmth to your nuptials than lighting. Whether it's traditional candlelight, twinkling fairy lights or something more conceptual - perfect lighting can turn a wedding reception into a fantasy wonderland. Read on for our top four wedding lighting ideas...

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

If your reception is an outdoor venue then you'll definitely want to consider some chic lighting options to set the mood and shed some light on your party. Work with nature and hang pendant lights, vintage bulbs or drop lights from trees or even bought-in branches. Hang lights at different lengths and consider a a few different sources for a fashionable rustic look.

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MAKE A BRIGHT STATEMENT

Step away from the traditional and forgo classic white lighting for something a bit bolder! Express your personality through coloured lighting that compliments your wedding scheme or even floral arrangements. A big trend at the moment is coloured paper lanterns (try our mini tea-light lanterns) but you can recreate the look with colourful string lights, table lighting or Moroccan-inspired lamps. 

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WHO'S THE FAIRY-EST OF THEM ALL

There's nothing more magical and romantic than delicate twinkling fairy lights, a popular favourite, they set the mood of a wedding perfectly. For a warm and welcoming ambiance more is most certainly more - how about a wall of lights for an intriguing centrepiece? Or for a more creative touch try floral fairy lights, they look great in vintage birdcages or jars. 

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YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS

If you love each other then spell it out, literally. Vintage style light lettering is a novel way to light up your wedding. Whether you pick a word that has a special meaning like 'love' or you pick out the happy couple's initials in lights, they're a modern lighting solution for indoors or outdoors and just think of the photos!

SHOP LETTER LIGHTING

We hope you're feeling fully inspired for your big day, why not check out our full range of wedding lighting right HERE.