12 Minimalist Lighting Ideas That Will Make Your Space Shine

We've been seeing industrial lighting everywhere we go, from our favorite Sunday brunch spot to our Pinterest boards, and it’s heavily inspiring the way we’re illuminating our own homes. Lucky for us (and you), minimalist lighting is having a moment and there's a myriad of structural designs on the web simple enough to integrate into your living space.

There’s something effortlessly charming about this trend in interiors as they become both a functional fixture and sculptural installation. From sconces to lamps, we’ve rounded up 12 rooms with minimalist lighting schemes that will give you a serious light bulb moment when it comes to your sacred space.

01 Go Top to Bottom

No matter your style, it's important to include multiple fixtures for adequate lighting in any room. This sleek space checks all the boxes: overhead, accent, and task lighting. Plenty of minimal fixtures to go around.

02 Bundle Up

Modern Brass Glass 3-Light Multi Chandelier - Elegant Glass Chandelier with Adjustable Height and Brass Finish - Ideal Dining Room Lighting and Stylish Dining Area Light Fixture

In an effort to streamline, minimalist light fixtures sometimes forego functional features like multiple bulbs. Keep the simplicity but boost your lighting power by grouping fixtures together, like the pendants in this eclectic dining room. We love how decorative crystal bulbs tie in with the traditional architecture of the room.

03 Keep It Classic

The iconic Serge Mouille-style lamp seen here was first produced in the 1950s and has seen a major resurgence in the last few years. We've noticed them absolutely everywhere, and that's not really surprising considering it combines elements from three very hot design styles right now: Mid-Century Modern, industrial, and minimal. We love how it looks styled with more traditional furniture in this cozy living room.

04 Line Them Up

Sometimes multiple fixtures are required for practical reasons. Keep things streamlined by installing matching lights in a straight line like in this clean hallway. Here, glass fixtures were an optimal choice to minimize visual weight and keep the focus on a calming mural wall and statement ceiling.

05 Don't Reinvent the Wheel

Crystal Raindrop Elegance Rectangular Chandelier - Faceted-Glass Crystals and Rain Drop Display for Dining Room and Living Room Lighting

These modern suspension pendants have us in awe of their simplistic, vintage influence. If your home is intentionally barebones, this is the finishing touch that will brighten the open floor plan and show off your keen eye for style, with a subtle vintage flair.

06 Go Back to Basics

You can't get much simpler than the bare-bulb sconces in this modern bathroom. Despite that, they completely pop against a subway tile wall and provide chic contrast with the luxe vanity. You could also replace the bulbs in here with a flick of the wrist, literally, so that's a bonus.

07 See Through Colored Glass

A tinted glass globe like the one in this cozy bedroom is a simple, ambient statement fixture that blends into your home seamlessly. Its subtle hue warms surroundings and makes the perfect addition to pretty much any room in the house.

08 Plug In

It's not just hardwired fixtures that come in minimalist designs—plenty of lamps and other plug-in lights can be found in simpler styles, too. This modern bedroom utilizes table lamps designed with only the most basic elements: a lightbulb, black pipe, and a base. We love how it brings an industrial vibe to the light and airy space.

09 Reflect on It

Raindrop Elegance Crystal Flush Mount - Faceted-Glass Crystals and Rain Drop Display for Bedroom and Living Room Lighting

Given their tiny footprint, these minimal ceiling-mount lights are deceptively effective. A mirror-finish shade reflects light down and out to maximize the output from a single bulb. Do we even need to mention how much more modern and stylish they look than your average "boob light?" Well, we did anyways.

10 Tie It In

Add just a hint of rustic flair to your minimal room with a rope-cord pendant. Not only does it drape beautifully, but you can use knots to keep it in place and add a little something extra. The best part? You could easily DIY this baby on the cheap with a pendant light kit and some rope.

11 Take It Outside

Roxane White Marble Wall Sconce - Elegant Roxane sconce Design with Stunning Finishes - Perfect for Bathroom Sconce and Kitchen Sconce

Good lighting isn’t just for inside—it's common practice among Feng Shui followers to be very conscious about the lighting on the facade of your front door. It’s the first thing that welcomes visitors to your home, after all. This stunning matte black wall sconce adds a sophisticated reception to your doorstep.

12 Think Sleek

Minimal lighting doesn't mean you can't make a statement. On the contrary, oftentimes simpler lighting makes even more of a statement. Case in point: this sleek, wind chime chandelier with integrated bulbs that let the tubes do all the talking. We're dreaming of what this baby looks like all lit up.