The crowning touch for any decorative piece is the finish, and specifying the right finish for your lighting fixtures and lamps is both an aesthetic and practical decision. Your lighting finish should unify the other elements in your decor, enhance the mood of a space, and reflect your personal style. Aim for a cohesive look by selecting finishes that complement each other, using a common element, such as a specific metal or color family. Feel free to mix and match, but avoid finishes that are too similar or create a cluttered appearance. Contact us today to explore specific finishes that will enhance your lighting choices and and create a more personalized space.

Coordinate Your Lighting Finishes With Existing Hardware

  • Match or complement metals used in door handles, cabinet pulls, faucets, and other hardware in the room.
  • Stay consistent, especially in open floor plans; consistent finishes help create a unified look.

 

72″ Long Telluride Magic Oblong Pendant | 202727

Combining a stunning industrial design that mixes modern materials, this pendant features Natural Iron hardware and decorative studs with a Solar Black Weave-Tex Grid design. This pendant features special posts for custom mounting situations. Please feel free to contact us directly for a custom mounting solution.

Finish: Natural Iron and Solar Black

Match the Finish with Your Space Functionality

  • For kitchens and bathrooms, match hardware and fixtures with stainless steel or chrome finishes, which are easy to clean and maintain. 
  • Bedrooms, entryways and living areas can accommodate more decorative or statement-making finishes. 
  • High-visibility areas, such as living rooms and lobbies, can accommodate chandeliers and pendants with bolder, more decorative finishes.
  • High gloss and polished finishes reflect more light and can brighten a kitchen or bath, while matte finishes absorb light and create a softer effect in dining areas and lounges.

Enhance Your Room Style and Mood

  • For a cozy, relaxed atmosphere, consider warmer finishes such as  brass or wood, paired with soft fabric shades. 
  • Coordinate finishes with your wall colors, furniture, and other décor to create a cohesive look. 
  • For modern décor, use polished chrome, matte black, satin nickel, or a brass finish with clean-lined designs.
  • To achieve an industrial look, choose opt for brushed aluminum, black iron, or weathered finishes, such as galvanized steel.
  • For a farmhouse décor, look to oil rubbed bronze, distressed chestnut, and aged brass finishes.
  • Traditional style finishes include antique brass, bronze, and gold.

74″ Wide Costello 18 Light Two Tier Chandelier | 269296

This elegant, massive chandelier features Blackened Textured Copper bands with Tyler Bronze finished hardware. Three circuits provide beautiful ambience with 18 faux candlelights, 12 downlights and four uplights.

Finish: Tyler Bronze and Blackened Textured Copper

Choose from Our Diverse Color Palette

  • With hundreds of hand-applied finish options to choose from, 2nd Ave Lighting offers an extensive palette of rich tones and textures to reflect individual tastes, sensibilities, and lifestyles.
  • Warm metal finishes such as brass, bronze, and gold pair well with warm color schemes, earth tones, creams, and warm whites.
  • Super metal finishes such as chrome, nickel, and black suit cool palettes– blues, greys, and cool whites.
  • Mixed finishes work well when done intentionally — use one primary finish and one or two contrasting finishes to add depth. Repeat them at least twice for cohesion—such as a black pendant complemented with antique brass table lamps.

38″ Wide Penelope 6 Light Pendant | 272439

A curvaceous White Textrene shade is enhanced with a frame and hardware hand-finished in Antique Brass. Ideal for illuminating dining areas, and entryways in homes and restaurants.

Finish: Antique Brass

Layer and Blend Your Finishes Thoughtfully

Choose finishes that complement each other and don’t be afraid to mix and match. While you don’t need to match every fixture, consider using a common element, such as a metal or color, to tie them together. Avoid finishes that are too similar, such as polished nickel and chrome that can appear dull when mixed. 

  • Consider the family of finishes–– If you’re using brass, ensure the different brass finishes complement each other, or are far enough apart to avoid a mismatched look. Different brass finishes may include brushed brass, antique brass, or a variety of other hues.
  • Use a dominant finish– one metal finish to anchor the space.

Durability and Maintenance

  • Brushed and matte finishes are ideal for high-touch areas, as they show fewer fingerprints and smudges.
  • Polished and glossy finishes look luxurious but require more cleaning to maintain.
  • For outdoor areas, protective marine-grade and UV/corrosion-resistant finishes, incorporating materials such as copper, brass or stainless steel, are smart options for exterior lighting fixtures that can withstand the harshest climates.

 

46″ Long Barn Animals 6 Light Pot Rack | 272237

An Oil Rubbed Bronze finish is used to highlight charming barn animal silhouettes, along with the scrolled arms and bobeches. Matching hooks are designed to suspend pots and pans on this fixture above tables and islands. Cookware not included.

Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze

Request Samples to Test Finishes in Your Space

  • Online images can be misleading, so you may request finish samples that will help you make the best decision.
  • Check compatibility by holding finish swatches next to the elements in your room, such as the floor, cabinetry, and walls.
  • You can find inspiration in blogs, websites, and showrooms to see how various finishes look in real-life settings.
  • Experiment by mixing and matching finishes to create a unique and interesting look.

Create Poetic Fusion of Lighting Details and Surfaces

When it comes to the finish, the process is everything. You can choose from a myriad of finishes that have been created with meticulous techniques. Create a poetic fusion of fixture details and surfaces with the rich hues, depth, sheen and character of mottled wet paints brushed by our artisans and the consistent durability of environmentally friendly, scratch- and chemical-resistant powder coats. Additional innovative processes used to create the latest lighting finishes include: color blending/replicating, sand-carved etching, electroplating, anodizing, burnishing, museum-grade clear and tinted waxing, dyeing, reverse-painting, grinding, abrading, cutting, faux wood, antiquing, and natural aging, as well as high-polished, hand-buffed, and chemical patinas for specular reflection or a satin look. We can meet the needs of your most discerning clients and provide value-added techniques for volume-conscious purchasers.

120″ Wide Castiliolite Bola Swag Pendant | 285746

This stunning Brushed Brass Chandelier features two White Glass globes suspended at various heights, with a single power canopy concentric to the junction box and a swag bracket that can be positioned at any point along the chain. Both chains can be cut to length during the installation, and more chain can be specified upon request. The colors for the metal finish, the type of chain used, and the cord colors can all be customized upon request.

Finish: Brushed Brass

Hundreds of Finishes Available

With hundreds of hand-applied finish options to choose from, 2nd Ave Lighting offers an extensive palette of rich tones and textures to reflect individual tastes, sensibilities and lifestyles. Please contact us to create a new custom finish tailored to your specific project or application.