New Year, New Lighting

Jan 27th 2026 Staff

high-end lighting fixtures, featuring a large circular chandelier with a black frame and decorative crystal-like glass medallions, and two sleek, vertical cylinder-style black wall sconces with glowing white light panels flanking a round mirror.

2026 is the perfect time to assess how your home functions and feels. At Hortons Home Lighting, serving both La Grange and Orland Park, we know that the right fixture does more than just illuminate a room—it completely changes the atmosphere. If you are looking for a high-impact resolution for your home, here are three lighting ideas to start your year off bright. Stop by today.

Two modern, rectangular LED pendant lights with a gold-toned finish hang horizontally over a kitchen island. The fixtures feature a minimalist, layered geometric frame design that emits a warm, continuous glow.

Revitalize the Heart of the Home

The kitchen is where everyone gathers, yet it often suffers from outdated or purely utilitarian lighting. This year, consider swapping out those small, invisible glass pendants over your kitchen island for something with more presence. Oversized pendants or linear suspension fixtures are a massive trend right now. They act as the "jewelry" of the kitchen, drawing the eye upward and creating a focal point that anchors the room.

A black, geometric lantern-style chandelier hangs from a chain in an entryway. The fixture features a five-sided open frame with three exposed candelabra-style light bulbs in the center.

Create a Warm Welcome in the Foyer

Your entryway sets the tone for the entire house, yet it is often ignored until guests arrive. If you are still living with the standard "boob light" or a generic fixture the builder installed ten years ago, it is time for an upgrade. A lantern-style pendant or a semi-flush mount with geometric details can make your ceilings feel higher, and the space feel larger.

A contemporary floor lamp with a slender, curved black metal body. It is topped with a large, cylindrical white fabric drum shade that provides soft, diffused illumination over a seating area.

Layer Light for a Cozy Living Room

We spend more time indoors during the winter, so your living room needs to be versatile. Relying on a single overhead light often makes a room feel cold and interrogation-like. To get that cozy, high-end look, focus on layering. Add a pair of wall sconces flanking the fireplace to highlight texture, or introduce a sculptural floor lamp next to your reading chair.

The focal points are the coordinated gold-finished light fixtures, including two elegant wall-mounted sconces with clear glass shades and a central ornate chandelier with decorative glass panels and a circular frame.

Banish Shadows in the Bathroom

Is your morning routine harder than it needs to be? Overhead cans in the bathroom often cast harsh shadows under the eyes and chin, making grooming difficult. Updating your vanity lighting to sconces mounted at eye level provides even, flattering cross-illumination. It’s a small change that adds a touch of luxury to your daily life.

A white, single-pole dimmer switch mounted on a plain wall. The switch features a vertical sliding toggle for brightness control and a small on/off button at the bottom.

Install Dimmers Everywhere

Lighting isn't just about the fixture; it is about control. The ability to adjust the intensity of your light is crucial for setting the mood. Installing dimmers allows you to transition a room from a bright workspace for homework to a relaxing retreat for a movie night. It is the functional upgrade that makes all your other aesthetic choices shine.

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When you visit a lighting showroom, you can see the true scale of a chandelier and touch the finishes to ensure they match your vision. As your local lighting store, we are here to guide you through the process, ensuring you get the perfect fit for your style and budget. Stop by Hortons Home Lighting in La Grange or Orland Park today to explore our latest collections. Let’s make your new year lighting dreams a reality.

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