mixing lighting

I often get asked how to mix lighting in a space. The easy way is to go with a set that a manufacturer has put together. But sometimes that just feels a little too contrived. It’s hard to explain what I see and why I think something goes, but one easy suggestion is to stick with one metal colour and vary the textures or sizes. Still doesn’t make sense? Check out some great examples in these photos for inspiration. Some of which don’t actually follow this rule.