Inspiration
The Profound Pleasure of a Well-Made Thing
There's something deeply satisfying about a beautifully made object. The reassuring weight of solid brass, the smoothness of glass, the intricate patterns of handmade marbled... read more
The Trouble With the Big Light
What is it about the big light that inspires such strong feelings? We explore our surprisingly emotional objection to the main ceiling light, why we... read more
The first lamp of the evening - and the sheer pleasure of lighting
There’s something rather lovely about the first lamp you switch on each evening. We explore how lighting becomes part of the daily rhythm of a... read more
How to Use Lighting and Lamps as ‘Room Editing’
A work edit, a dinner edit, a Sunday-night edit… Discover how clever lighting lets you play room editor, highlighting the things you love, letting others... read more
The Lighting Questions Hardly Anyone Thinks to Ask
Good lighting isn’t only about lumens and light levels. From where your eye goes to where people actually want to sit, these slightly leftfield lighting... read more
Everyone Looks Better By Lamplight
Why does everyone look better by lamplight? From Vermeer to the Big Light, here’s a quick guide to creating softer, warmer and more flattering lighting... read more
A Chair Isn't Really a Chair Until There's a Lamp Beside It
A good chair gives you somewhere to sit, but the right lamp can turn it into somewhere you actually want to be. From creating cosy... read more
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