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Coffered Ceilings Lighting
Coffered ceilings Coffered ceilings look fantastic – in the right place! But there are certain factors that you should bear in mind when considering installing this type of recessed illumination in your lighting design scheme. What are Coffered Ceilings? Coffered...
Feature Lighting – Budget-Friendly Tips
When you’re planning a new build project or a renovation on a budget it’s often the final touches that have to be relinquished. Although this is a shame – and I would always advise factoring in lighting in the early stages – all is not lost if you think it through...
Lighting an Old Cottage – Expert Tips
Expert Tips on Lighting an Old Cottage Lighting an old cottage has its challenges. Many of us dream of owning a cosy country cottage with roses framing the doorway. However, balancing modern lighting with a classic interior requires careful thought to ensure the...
10 Ways to Improve Home Lighting Without an Electrician
Want to learn ways to improve your home lighting without an electrician? Here are some simple measures to upgrade your interior lighting 1. Replace your existing light bulbs How long have you been using these? Are you still using some horrible old fluorescent bulbs?...
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall I’ve worked as a lighting designer in Cornwall for over 25 years and have learned from experience (sometimes bitter!) how harsh the maritime climate can be when it comes to lighting coastal gardens. Here are a few tips to help you...
12 Quick Tips for Lighting a Garden
Here are some quick lighting tips for lighting a garden. Light for inside as well as outside. Most of the time (in the UK) you will be seeing the garden at night from the house, so use this to your advantage. By lighting a couple of feature plants, for example, close...
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes And How to Avoid Them This page may contain affiliate links which means I’ll earn a small commission in the event of a sale - at no extra cost to you 1. Dimming Being able to dim your lights is absolutely crucial as you’ll then be...
Lighting Design Plan: Questions and Answers
Lighting Design Plan Q & As One of the first questions a client will ask is How much will a lighting plan cost? But of course it depends. There are reams of other questions as well, so here I’ve tried to pre-empt some and answer them below. When should I plan my...
Hallway Lighting Tips by a Lighting Designer
The Importance of Hallway Lighting They say it takes just 7 seconds for us to make judgements about the people we meet. The same goes for your hallway. It’s the first area visitors see and within seconds the tone of your home is set. It’s also the place that greets...
How to Light a Vaulted Ceiling
Vaulted ceiling lighting can present challenges but, when you do it properly, the effect can be wonderful. Ultimately what you want is the feeling of airy space. The height of a high sloped ceiling can create this, even with a relatively small footprint, but you also...
Coffered Ceilings Lighting
Coffered ceilings Coffered ceilings look fantastic – in the right place! But there are certain factors that you should bear in mind when considering installing this type of recessed illumination in your lighting design scheme. What are Coffered Ceilings? Coffered...
Feature Lighting – Budget-Friendly Tips
When you’re planning a new build project or a renovation on a budget it’s often the final touches that have to be relinquished. Although this is a shame – and I would always advise factoring in lighting in the early stages – all is not lost if you think it through...
Lighting an Old Cottage – Expert Tips
Expert Tips on Lighting an Old Cottage Lighting an old cottage has its challenges. Many of us dream of owning a cosy country cottage with roses framing the doorway. However, balancing modern lighting with a classic interior requires careful thought to ensure the...
10 Ways to Improve Home Lighting Without an Electrician
Want to learn ways to improve your home lighting without an electrician? Here are some simple measures to upgrade your interior lighting 1. Replace your existing light bulbs How long have you been using these? Are you still using some horrible old fluorescent bulbs?...
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall I’ve worked as a lighting designer in Cornwall for over 25 years and have learned from experience (sometimes bitter!) how harsh the maritime climate can be when it comes to lighting coastal gardens. Here are a few tips to help you...
12 Quick Tips for Lighting a Garden
Here are some quick lighting tips for lighting a garden. Light for inside as well as outside. Most of the time (in the UK) you will be seeing the garden at night from the house, so use this to your advantage. By lighting a couple of feature plants, for example, close...
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes And How to Avoid Them This page may contain affiliate links which means I’ll earn a small commission in the event of a sale - at no extra cost to you 1. Dimming Being able to dim your lights is absolutely crucial as you’ll then be...
Lighting Design Plan: Questions and Answers
Lighting Design Plan Q & As One of the first questions a client will ask is How much will a lighting plan cost? But of course it depends. There are reams of other questions as well, so here I’ve tried to pre-empt some and answer them below. When should I plan my...
Hallway Lighting Tips by a Lighting Designer
The Importance of Hallway Lighting They say it takes just 7 seconds for us to make judgements about the people we meet. The same goes for your hallway. It’s the first area visitors see and within seconds the tone of your home is set. It’s also the place that greets...
How to Light a Vaulted Ceiling
Vaulted ceiling lighting can present challenges but, when you do it properly, the effect can be wonderful. Ultimately what you want is the feeling of airy space. The height of a high sloped ceiling can create this, even with a relatively small footprint, but you also...
Coffered Ceilings Lighting
Coffered ceilings Coffered ceilings look fantastic – in the right place! But there are certain factors that you should bear in mind when considering installing this type of recessed illumination in your lighting design scheme. What are Coffered Ceilings? Coffered...
Feature Lighting – Budget-Friendly Tips
When you’re planning a new build project or a renovation on a budget it’s often the final touches that have to be relinquished. Although this is a shame – and I would always advise factoring in lighting in the early stages – all is not lost if you think it through...
Lighting an Old Cottage – Expert Tips
Expert Tips on Lighting an Old Cottage Lighting an old cottage has its challenges. Many of us dream of owning a cosy country cottage with roses framing the doorway. However, balancing modern lighting with a classic interior requires careful thought to ensure the...
10 Ways to Improve Home Lighting Without an Electrician
Want to learn ways to improve your home lighting without an electrician? Here are some simple measures to upgrade your interior lighting 1. Replace your existing light bulbs How long have you been using these? Are you still using some horrible old fluorescent bulbs?...
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall
Lighting Coastal Gardens in Cornwall I’ve worked as a lighting designer in Cornwall for over 25 years and have learned from experience (sometimes bitter!) how harsh the maritime climate can be when it comes to lighting coastal gardens. Here are a few tips to help you...
12 Quick Tips for Lighting a Garden
Here are some quick lighting tips for lighting a garden. Light for inside as well as outside. Most of the time (in the UK) you will be seeing the garden at night from the house, so use this to your advantage. By lighting a couple of feature plants, for example, close...
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes
12 Interior Design Lighting Mistakes And How to Avoid Them This page may contain affiliate links which means I’ll earn a small commission in the event of a sale - at no extra cost to you 1. Dimming Being able to dim your lights is absolutely crucial as you’ll then be...
Lighting Design Plan: Questions and Answers
Lighting Design Plan Q & As One of the first questions a client will ask is How much will a lighting plan cost? But of course it depends. There are reams of other questions as well, so here I’ve tried to pre-empt some and answer them below. When should I plan my...
Hallway Lighting Tips by a Lighting Designer
The Importance of Hallway Lighting They say it takes just 7 seconds for us to make judgements about the people we meet. The same goes for your hallway. It’s the first area visitors see and within seconds the tone of your home is set. It’s also the place that greets...
How to Light a Vaulted Ceiling
Vaulted ceiling lighting can present challenges but, when you do it properly, the effect can be wonderful. Ultimately what you want is the feeling of airy space. The height of a high sloped ceiling can create this, even with a relatively small footprint, but you also...