Layered lighting is a design method that can change the vibe of your room while adding depth and warmth. If you want to ...

There is a certain ease you feel the moment you step into a well-lit home. It is not something you consciously analyse, yet the room instantly feels calmer, warmer and more put together. Most of us ...

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It's time to stop skimping on outdoor lighting. It's all too common for people to have one (or zero!) sources of exterior lighting, but experts say that layered lighting is an essential component of ...

A layered lighting plan would typically have three elements to it: ambient light, task light, and accent light. Ambient light The ambient light is considered the main light source in the room. Not ...

It seems we’ve fallen out of love with the ‘big light’. Once the main source of illuminating British homes, the harsh overhead ceiling light is increasingly being swapped for softer, moodier ...

Something we have noticed from readers and clients recently is a greater awareness of lighting, and to a certain extent, switching. For many years, most clients were happy to have a lighting plan put ...