Decorating & Design
10+ Stunning Spaces With Statement Lighting
Published on August 24, 2025
Whether it’s the result of designer collaborations with established brands, or the rise of independent makers spawned by Etsy, it’s never been easier to find statement lighting that could double as sculpture. Mass-produced fixtures are being nudged out of the limelight for one-of-a-kind finds, mid-mod shapes and finer pieces with slim profiles. Below, see how statement lighting can bring life to rooms!
A Gem pendant by Giopato & Coombes has the abstracted look of a flower, which synchs with the petal-shaped chair backs and curvy banquette. Made of stardust, the light’s soft and elongated gems are created in linear, circular and vertical compositions, like crystal sculptures.
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A large glimmering glass chandelier with warm metal accents adds major glamour and a touch of everyday sparkle above a dining table.
Two trendy Anders lights by Pinch London are sculpted out of undulating layers of fibre derived from a banana plant. The result is a weightless look that defies gravity.
In this walk-in closet, a petal-like fixture has a feminine feel with a warm metallic interior and drapey folds that mimic a skirt.
This iconic fixture by Vancouver’s Bocci resembles a grouping of planets. “We were able to select the glass colours to support the clients’ artwork and outdoor tones, and we placed the globes so that they wouldn’t obstruct the view,” says designer Stephanie Brown.
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A brass chandelier has a warm, organic and sculptural effect in this Toronto home. The natural materials in this family room include Venetian plaster and wood beams.
In this Toronto condo, jewel-like lighting that mimics suspended candles or wind chimes turns this space into a glamorous escape.
This sleek chandelier suits the relaxed vibe and straight lines of this vacation home by designer Nam Dang-Mitchell.
In deputy editor Emma Reddington’s West Coast living room, Isamu Noguchi’s classic Akari 75A paper pendant complements the pared-back mid-century vibe. The lamp was designed in 1951, and is crafted from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing and supported by a metal frame.
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In this Toronto Victorian, dark millwork and the iconic Zettle’z 5 pendant chandelier is bedecked with sheets of paper covered in playful bursts of text and drawings.
A classic Fortuny Scheherazade three-tier chandelier is a timeless touch in this Victorian home. The elegant shade mimics the shape of an upside-down pagoda and is suspended by a delicate net of cords decorated with Murano glass beads.
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In this East Coast home designed by Sappho Griffin of Henhouse Interiors, a coconut bead chandelier keeps the vibe interesting and unexpected. “I didn’t hesitate on Sappho’s decorating suggestions, although the coconut bead light fixture was a surprise,” says the homeowner, Rachel Shano. “I worried about it at the time, but now I can’t imagine anything else there.”
In this Toronto home by designer Ali Budd, every moment is an opportunity for unexpected, bold design moves that make a statement. In the living room, this artful chandelier bedecked with green leaves. Abstracted cherry blossoms accent the floral upholstery.
A dramatic kitchen requires equally impactful lighting to match the movement of these Ijen Blue slabs. These glass orbs are an effervescent note that stretch out across the island.
This chandelier’s cascading waterfall of crystal shards is a luxe, glam move in the dining room.
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In this Newfoundland home, a contemporary but pared-back pendant is playful against the beadboard walls. The colours pick up the kitchen palette.