We believe that installing a professional grade of lighting products makes sense for owners that are able to stretch their initial budget.  Professional grade equipment will use a combination of lighting drivers and low voltage circuits to the light fittings.  The initial advantage of low voltage over 240v products should be apparent on commissioning.   Usually, […] The post The case for professional level lighting specification appeared first on Owl Lighting ..read more

  OWL Lighting was established almost 20 years ago.   Founders Paul & Sally Stephenson have a solid background in lighting design established over many years, and explain how it all began …. Paul has been involved in the architectural design industry since the 1980’s, working on award-winning projects across the Middle East and Asia.  In 1996 he set up Clearvision Lighting,  introducing Virtual Daylight ©, the first brand of artificial daylight into the UK. “I was inspired to start OWL Lighting after Paul was approached by many clients and friends asking for ..read more

In the third series on 'Colour' in lighting we look at colour consistency.   The post Colour Series 3. Colour Consistency appeared first on Owl Lighting ..read more

In the first of our short videos our founder Paul Stephenson explains 'Colour Temperature' .....   The post What is colour temperature? appeared first on Owl Lighting ..read more

  As we begin yet another national lockdown, the first (and hopefully the last) of 2021, we may think that visitors will never be allowed through our front doors ever again. Let's be optimistic though and prepare for the days when we can warmly welcome friends and neighbours to our homes. Lighting makes all the difference to both our well-being and to how guests feel, so if you're planning to make some changes to your home here are a few ideas to consider .... Start with the front of the house.  A well lit path & front door is a sure sign that you're happy to see visitors and th ..read more

Residential lighting projects are a collaboration exemplified by light itself.  Light is invisible until it reacts with objects – only the dust in the atmosphere allows a searchlight beam to be seen.  Lighting design is therefore about interaction with every object and surface and the subsequent reflections and refractions thereafter. The residential lighting design process is similar. The lighting designer interacts with the client and all of the other designers on the project in order to enhance the lit result of all of their work.   So what happens when you engage O ..read more

In the final short video in our series on Colour, Paul Stephenson looks at stability and gamut. Interior Designers create beautiful colour schemes made up of different fabrics, textures and finishes and it's very important in interiors that the lighting reflects those true colours.         The post Colour Series 5. Colour Stability appeared first on Owl Lighting ..read more

This was a very happy project to work on. We were engaged directly by the client and, guided by both her & her architect’s clear vision, we collaborated closely with the contractor and the other designers for the 18 months of the build. "Working with the Owl team was a big part of the success of our entire project.  I’ve carried out multiple renovations myself, but I knew early on that I would need specialist lighting input for this full renovation to really bring the building to life." Client. The original house was a traditional farmhouse with far reaching views over the countryside ..read more