Inspiration
Give Your Eyes Somewhere to Go: The Real Reason Lighting Makes a Room Feel Bigger
Want to make a room feel bigger without moving the furniture? Learn how placing light in all the right places can reveal forgotten corners, give... read more
Decorate for Yourself: the Rather Lovely Idea Behind “Joy Drenching”
What if the best decorating rule was simply: do you love it? Discover the thinking behind joy drenching and why trusting your instincts, from unexpected... read more
How one lamp can change a room (and a room can change your life)
A well-placed lamp can completely change how a space looks, feels and functions. It can turn an unused chair into an inviting reading spot, make... read more
Home Lighting Ideas: The Dark is Doing Half the Work
Beautiful home lighting isn't about eliminating every shadow. In fact, darkness is doing half the work. Discover how layering light, embracing contrast and placing lamps... read more
Break the Rules! Why Homes Don’t Need to be so Well-behaved
Breaking the rules isn't always a bad thing. Find out why the best spaces embrace a little imperfection, and how playful lighting choices can turn... read more
More Lights, Softer Glow: The Secret to Cosy Lighting
Learn the secret to cosy lighting with simple tips on layering wall lights, table lamps and floor lamps to create a warm, welcoming glow in... read more
The Interior Designer’s Secret to Pairing Lamps and Shades
Lamps and shades don't need to match perfectly. Discover the simple interior designer trick that makes lamp and shade pairings feel cohesive, stylish and full... read more
Lighting the Mood: Country Cottage Lighting Ideas for Warm, Characterful Homes
How to use country cottage lighting to create warmth, softness and charm at home; from pretty lampshades to cosy pools of light. read more
Walls of Light: Lighting Ideas for Flexible Open-plan Living
Open-plan living works best when each part of the room has its own atmosphere and sense of purpose. Discover how layered lighting, pendant lights, floor... read more