Trestle Light Ideas

Trestle Kitchen Lighting

• Hang an angular trestle chandelier from the ceiling of the center of your kitchen to set the tone and the focal point. A modern trestle chandelier looks best paired with a remodeled modern kitchen. If you have a rustic-style kitchen, try a trestle chandelier made of wood with an iron chain. Some trestle lighting uses bulbs that look like candles, which could give your kitchen a rustic look. If you're going for an artistic or delicate look for your kitchen, try hanging trestle lighting that has thinner bars connecting the lights, or bars that curve and branch out like vines or lace.

Trestle Dining Room Lighting

• A large trestle chandelier centered over the dining room table would give this room its focal point. If you have a large table, make sure to use a trestle light that is large enough to balance the look. Thicker bars will make a bold statement while thinner bars are more passive. Try using a wooden trestle chandelier if going for a rustic look, or an angular, shiny metal chandelier for a modern appeal. Thin lace or vine trestle bars will look artistic or delicate. If you want a glitzy dining room, try a large brass trestle chandelier.

Trestle Bedroom Lighting

• Trestle sconces might be more appealing for a bedroom than a large chandelier. Sconces attach to the wall and are bowl- or cylinder-shaped. Trestle sconces look simple and modern, and there is an elegance to the way they emit lighting. The bulb glows softly and sometimes directs light toward the ceiling, which is less harsh than a lamp. However, if you have a large master bedroom, you still might want to consider a smaller, thinner trestle chandelier that could hang over the bed or in the center of the room to establish a focal point.

Trestle Main Room Lighting

• You might combine trestle sconces and a large trestle chandelier in a main room or living area. Trestle wall sconces are more passive and command less attention. The lighting is a soft glow, which may enhance the tone of the room. Try installing trestle sconces around furniture and corners to give accent lighting and to eliminate shadows. Hanging a large trestle chandelier from a main room can add impact and artistic appeal to that room. A large trestle chandelier, no matter what style, will be both functional and decorative.