Every year, the release of the Pantone Color of the Year sends ripples through the interior design world. From the gentle warmth of "Peach Fuzz" to vibrant magentas and calming blues, these trending colors inspire us to refresh our homes.

But let’s be honest: incorporating bold colors can be intimidating. You might love a swatch in the store, but painting an entire room that color feels risky. Will it be too overwhelming? Will it clash with your furniture?

The secret to mastering colorful interiors isn't just about the paint you choose; it is about the elements you use to ground the space. You need an "anchor"—a design element that remains timeless regardless of the wall color. That anchor is your lighting.

Specifically, the combination of vintage glass and brass found in our Eloise Lamp Collection acts as the universal donor of interior design, pairing perfectly with almost every trending palette.

The Rule of Balance: Bold Walls, Timeless Lights

When you commit to a trending color—whether it’s a deep moody green or a playful pastel—your lighting needs to stand out without competing. If you have a busy, colorful wall, you don't want a busy, colorful light fixture.

This is why interior designers love the Eloise Series. Its clear or milk glass shades and classic brass hardware provide a sophisticated neutral zone. The brass warms up cool colors (like blues and greens) and complements warm colors (like terracotta and peach).

Styling Inspiration 1: "Peach Fuzz" and Warm Neutrals

Soft, warm hues like peach, apricot, and beige are having a major moment. These colors are all about comfort and nesting.

To style this, you want lighting that enhances that golden, sunset vibe. The Eloise Pendant with its vintage ribbed glass is ideal here. When the light is on, the texture of the glass catches the glow, creating a soft, amber ambiance that makes peach walls look radiant rather than flat.

Design Tip: Use the Eloise Lamp as a bedside pendant against a peach-colored accent wall. The brass finish adds a touch of luxury that prevents the pastel color from looking too "nursery-like."

Styling Inspiration 2: Moody Greens and Blues

On the other end of the spectrum, deep forest greens and navy blues are staples for creating dramatic, cozy living rooms or dining areas. However, dark walls absorb light, making a room feel smaller if not lit correctly.

You need contrast. A black light fixture disappears against a dark blue wall. But a brass fixture? It pops.

The Eloise Collection shines brightest in these dark spaces. The metallic sheen of the brass fittings cuts through the darkness, adding a gleam of elegance. Meanwhile, the glass shade ensures that the light output is maximized, brightening up the moody corners.

The "Jewelry" Effect

Think of your room like an outfit. The Pantone color on the walls is your dress. The furniture is your shoes. The lighting? That’s your jewelry.

Just as a classic gold necklace goes with both a bright summer dress and a little black dress, the Eloise Series is designed to be versatile jewelry for your home. Its scalloped edges and pumpkin shapes offer just enough decorative detail to feel special, but the materials are classic enough to work with any color trend that comes along in 2025 and beyond.

How to Mix Lighting with "Color Drenching"

A huge trend right now is "Color Drenching"—painting the walls, trim, and even the ceiling the same color. It’s bold and immersive.

In a color-drenched room, the light fixture becomes the only focal point on the ceiling. This is where you need a fixture with personality.

• For Low Ceilings: If you are color drenching a hallway or bathroom, use the Eloise Semi-Flush Mount. It breaks up the monochrome ceiling with its textured glass silhouette.
• For High Ceilings: Drop a pendant from the Eloise collection. The vertical line of the cord and the brass cap draws the eye up, highlighting the height of the room.

Check out our tips on Visual Tricks to Make Ceilings Look Higher

Future-Proof Your Design

Trends change. Next year, the "It" color might be bright yellow or charcoal gray. If you buy trendy, colored light fixtures to match your walls today, you might regret it tomorrow.

The smartest investment is to choose lighting that transcends trends. By installing the Eloise Lamp Collection, you are setting a foundation. You can repaint your walls as often as Pantone releases a new color, knowing that your lighting will always look effortlessly chic.

Ready to find the perfect match for your palette? Explore the full Eloise collection and let your home shine.