Modern Light Fixtures That Still Work with French & Traditional Decor
Let me show you how I updated my home with some new modern light fixtures even though I have a French vintage style.
Lately, I’ve been wanting to redesign my entire house and we know that can’t happen on a whim! While I still adore the character of French vintage design, sometimes a space calls for a little refresh. I’ve also been leaning towards more of a modern style. I recently updated a few of my older French vintage light fixtures with more modern pieces that still complement the timeless charm of my furniture. It’s a perfect example of how old and new can coexist beautifully—breathing new life into a space while preserving its soul.
Dining Room Chandelier
These new fixtures offer a cleaner silhouette and updated finishes, bringing a fresh, contemporary edge without clashing with the romantic elegance of my vintage décor.
To refresh your memory, here is the Aiden Grey Italian chandelier that I had in the dining room before:
And now:
46″ Beatrix pendant with linen shades
I love the details on this! I wanted something that still filled the space but was not as wide as the previous one. Also, the shades on it adds a bit of traditional element to the light fixture rather than going too modern – which I was afraid might happen.
Swapping Pendants in the Kitchen
As well, not everything in my house reads as French Vintage. My kitchen is a classic white kitchen so there are many styles of light fixtures that would go in it. I’ve changed up two new beautiful pendants that still match the gold accents in my kitchen.
These are the previous pendant light fixtures from Restoration Hardware:
And now after:
12″ sculptural ribbed pendants in antique brass
I also didn’t do anything to style these rooms for the photos, this is how I live on a daily basis (no extravagant floral arrangements unfortunately).
I love that the glass globes are champagne colored as I think white might look too stark.
Primary Bedroom Light Fixture Switch
This is the chandelier I had in my primary bedroom before, a beautiful chandelier from Restoration Hardware.
And now:
I love the mid-century feel of this light fixture while still looking so good with my French vintage decor.
I think the milk glass makes it feel a little more vintage and goes with the space!
More Light Needed in the Entryway
As much as I loved the brass and crystal drop flush mount in my entryway, it cast weird shadows on the ceiling so I rarely switched this light on.
This light was purchased from Restoration Hardware as well and here it is before:
And what it looks like now:
Sculptural ribbed flush mount in antique brass
It’s the same brass and champagne milk glass as the kitchen pendants and it doesn’t cast any weird shadows. I love it!
I’ll share some more modern light fixtures soon that go with French or traditional decor. It’s nice to be able to change the entire look of a space with just a light fixture.
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What do you think of my new light fixtures? Let me know in the comments below.
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Very nice!
I loved the previous light fixtures. They had real character and suited your French decor. There is nothing wrong with putting more modern lights into a traditional style home. It can add another dimension. But in your case it makes me sad.