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The Lighting Company Blog
5M ago
Trend forecasts for 2024 look pretty accurate so far, but there’s always those small niche styles that slip through the cracks. We dive into some of the smaller lighting trends we’re seeing so far this year.
Tiffany Lamps
An interesting phenomenon likely linked to the rise of popularity of vintage furniture and designs have seen younger generations show big love for the iconic Tiffany lamp. Their appeal relates to their nostalgia, with many looking to reinstate a feeling of home with Tiffany Lamps having grown familiar with the design from childhood.
The Tiffany Lamp is the perfect wa ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
5M ago
Summer is the ideal time to refresh your home décor, creating a light and fresh ambience that will bring the beauty of the season indoors. Complementing this décor with the right lighting can enhance the overall atmosphere, making your space feel bright, open and inviting. Here’s how you can achieve this perfect blend of light and fresh décor with thoughtfully chosen lighting.
Light and Airy Colour Palettes
Light neutral colours reflect light and make spaces feel larger. Choose a foundation of whites, soft greys or pastel colours to provide a crisp, clean canvas.
Adding accents of soft blues ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
6M ago
Interested in the marriage of history & design? This one’s for you!
Following the release of the highly anticipated English Heritage lighting collection, we’ll explore directly how these lights take form from the classic properties as well as the importance of capturing English history and design in modern forms. An informative dive into the new collection.
This collection brings together a well-rounded compilation of English Design, highlighting significant periods through their properties. From arts & crafts, to Jacobean and Victorian, this offers an authentic exploration of E ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
7M ago
Techniques for Creating a Sense of Place
Genius loci is a Latin term that refers to the spirit or essence of a place. It’s an important concept in interior design, as it can help create a sense of connection between a space and its surroundings. This spirit of place is vitally important for hospitality sectors where venues wish to celebrate the spirit of the building and area.
In this guide, we’ll explore the art of genius loci and provide tips and techniques for incorporating it into your interior design concepts. With special attention to the glorious new lighting collection in partnership ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
7M ago
Reflecting on the importance of light and how we use it
There seems to be special days for everything at the moment some fun, some sentimental and some down right silly. Whilst these come and go we felt we really must shine a light on one very important day…
Whilst on the surface lighting is often taken for granted, you flick on a light switch and hey presto, you have light! The International Day of Light serves as a reminder of the vital role that light plays in our lives and its potential to contribute to the well-being and sustainable development of humanity. Lighting has transformed our p ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
8M ago
‘Placemaking’ is a dynamic process that involves transforming spaces into vibrant, engaging environments that reflect the needs and aspirations of the inhabitants. Let’s reimagine your home through the lens of the art of placemaking:
Whether you’re a large company, a smaller community, working from home, or even just a stay at home parent, investing a lot of time, effort and money into making a space a place can pay off in so many ways! A place people want to be, want to use and love to talk about, yet, seldom do we think about how we want our homes to be.
What do we want our home to fe ..read more
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8M ago
Dark interiors bring a captivating allure of the mystic, moody, gothic, slightly edgy and can also be a tad bit scary. But don’t let it intimidate you.
Modern medieval gothic is not all dripping wax candles and scary movie sets, it more about the art of making a space moody and mellow whilst bring the excitement of juxtaposing dark and light.
When you think of goth, you might think of extravagant make up, dark clothing and loud music, but in interior design, it’s a lot different. From the Addams Family to renovated cathedrals, Modern Gothic homes bring inspiration from medieval to minimalism ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
9M ago
Introducing colourful new lighting trends
Bright Colour Pops within interior design are trending. Which prompts the question why is
colour in interior design so on trend and is it right for you?
Pop collection in Strawberry
Bright colours seem to be trending for several reasons, reflecting shifts in societal
preferences and it seems we simply want some joy and originality in our lives. Dopamine
interiors are so coveted and with this in mind we have introduced a series of more
colourful light fixtures to brighten your living space taking your lighting to a whole new
level.
Explore these bright ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
9M ago
In today’s fast-paced world, there’s something uniquely comforting about stepping back in time and picking an iconic decade for some much needed inspiration for your home makeover. Standing the test of time, our interior design inspiration today comes from the 80s.
The 1980s was the era of pretty patterns, floral wall coverings, scallops, frills and chintzy style. The style of the 80’s had an unapologetic sense of romance. These graceful pastels continue to captivate homeowners looking to infuse their spaces with a dose of nostalgia. We were urged away from the much loved style by campaigns t ..read more
The Lighting Company Blog
9M ago
In the ever-evolving world of interior design, few elements are as transformative and captivating as lighting. The way we choose to light our living spaces influences our mood, productivity and overall well-being. Entering an era of innovation and a heightened environmental awareness, it’s the perfect time to explore emerging lighting trends. Future lighting trends that promise to redefine the way we see and experience the world around us.
In this blog, we take a journey into the future as we unveil lighting trends that are set to captivate our senses. From the interplay of technology to embr ..read more