The Best Modern Lighting at Every Price Point

Lighting is such an essential layer to a room and can 100% make a space. It’s also an effortless way to give your room a pretty refresh. From utilitarian to show-stoppers, we have a particular soft spot for lighting with a modern feel. This style looks stunning paired with everything from minimalist spaces, to bohemian, coastal, and rustic. You name it, modern lighting works.

We’ve gathered up a handful of our favorite modern options at several different price points.  Below you’ll find lamps, sconces, flush mounts, pendants, chandeliers and the like that range in price from under $100, under $250, and a few splurge options sprinkled in as well.  So whether you are looking to save or want a light with high impact, you’ll find a whole slew of choices below. 

The Surfrider Malibu | Photography: Nicole Franzen

 

Interior Design: Kaemingk Design | Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck

 

 

Lights Under $100

 

Believe it or not, there are a vast array of options in the under $100 category. Stores like CB2, West Elm, Target and Wayfair have great lighting selections at even better price points. So if you need to outfit a room on a budget, start here. We love the under $100 category for simple, modern hallway lights, kid’s rooms, or guest bedrooms, to name a few.

 

 

via: My Domaine | Interior Design: Tamara Magel | Photography: Rikki Snyder

 

Interior Design: Cortney Bishop | Photography: Katie Charlotte Photography

 

Interior Design: Banner Day Interiors | Photography: Vivian Johnson 

 

 

 Lights Under $250

 

This category is a great mid-range option for those special spots where you want an elevated look without completely wiping out your budget. Plus, there are a million and one great quality lighting fixtures that fall under $250.

 

 

 

Interior Design: Banner Day Interiors | Photography: Emily Gilbert

 

via: The Haven List | Interior Design: Cortney Bishop| Photography: Katie Charlotte Photography

 

Interior Design: Emily Henderson | Photography: Tessa Neustadt

 

 

Splurge Lighting

 

 

If you’re going to go big, the splurge lighting category is for you. You’ll find most stop-you-in-your-tracks chandeliers and artisan, handcrafted lights in this section. Surprise, surprise, some of our most favorite lights are tucked inside here.

 

 

 

Lighting is so vital to the overall look and feel of a space and can make a high impact no matter your budget. Tell us, what lighting sources do you swear by? Now, for more design topics, have a look at these posts:

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Erin Lepperd is an interior designer – turned digital media editor with a penchant for breathtaking interiors. When she’s not gabbing about design, you’ll find her wrangling her wild and wonderful 5-year-old twins, brunching like it’s her job and exploring the wilds of New England as a California transplant.