The statement piece is the focal point of the room, the centerpiece—not just a crucial lighting category but also a high-impact visual moment that is as essential to the overall design as, say, crown molding or the paint color on the walls. Not only does it set the tone for the architectural accents that surround it, but it also supports the decorative elements that come later, whether they are rugs to furniture to art. Here are seven examples of making a statement through lighting.
