Tag: lighting
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Horo table lamp from Masiero
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The Horo table lamp from Masiero comes in various versions and has a metal frame with a prism glass diffuser. Masiero is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Design Studio in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com)
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Greta table lamp from Carpyen Designed by Gabriel Teixidó
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Designed by Gabriel Teixidó, the Greta table lamp from Carpyen features an oak frame and a natural fibre lampshade with a leather handle (www.carpyen.com).
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Stilnovo’s Minitopo was inspired by the automotive world
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Stilnovo’s Minitopo was inspired by the automotive world, with the iconic shape and many of the design features reminiscent of a 1960s sports car. Minitopo means “little mouse” in Italian. The light can be directed via the black handle, which looks like a mouse’s tail, positioned on the light reflector…
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Plumage suspension lamp from Axolight
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The Plumage suspension lamp from Axolight has overlapping feather-like layers that create wonderful nuances of light. It is made from fire retardant material and has excellent sound absorbing properties that can reduce noise by up to 35 per cent (www.axolight.it).
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Mona lamp from Brokis made from smooth hand-blown glass
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The Mona lamp from Brokis is made from smooth hand-blown glass with a dimmable tubular LED light suspended with leather straps that are reminiscent of a horse’s stirrup. Brokis is available from Ges Lighting in Calle Uranio in Polígono Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind.…
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New Ambrosia ceiling lamp from Marset
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The new Ambrosia ceiling lamp from Marset was initially an attempt to update the traditional Linestra strip light. The system comes in four different lengths and three warm colour temperatures with adjustable intensity. Its height can also be adjusted to suit the room’s exact lighting requirements. Marset is available from…
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The Heatsail Dome is a light that offers heating and can be controlled with a remote control
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The Heatsail Dome is a light that provides heating and is controlled with a remote control. Made of stainless steel and aluminium, the Dome can stay outside all year round, comes on wheels for easy manoeuvrability and has an optional Bluetooth speaker system. Available from Metamorfoza in C. de Negocios…
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Traditional home in Valencia Designed by Arturo Sanz
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Spanish architect Arturo Sanz renovated Casa Mira, a traditional home in Valencia, by updating the furnishings and lighting. Sanz deployed Arik Levy’s Wireflow Freeform to go above the dining table. The thin black wires capped with LED terminals create an eye-catching juxtaposition with the room’s original brick floor and stone…
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SHOW US THE LIGHT…
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Now winter is drawing in, lighting is more important than ever. Lighting sets the mood of a room, giving it a cosy feel. Directional lighting is perfect for reading, or highlighting specific features such as a painting or a sculpture in the garden. With pendant lamps, there has been a…
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Inviting Lighting
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No matter how beautiful your room is, lighting can destroy its aesthetic in a heartbeat if the fixtures are wrong. Whether you want your lighting to make a bold statement with a huge chandelier or sculptural shade, or go for something more understated and subtler, choosing lighting takes careful consideration…
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Leading Lights – Lighting
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Light affects our mood so it is a hugely important factor in the home. Designs have gone from extremely minimalist to extravagantly opulent – with something for everyone’s taste. Above Catellani & Smith’s magical Fil de Fer floor lamp, made from woven aluminium wire with tiny bulbs inside, was designed…
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MIGHTY LIGHTING
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Lighting is a key factor in creating an ambience, whether it is inside your home or outside. If you want to put lights amongst your plants in the garden (or inside for that matter), highlight your favourite painting with a wall lamp, have a showy chandelier to wow your guests…
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The magic of Illumination
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Lighting sets the mood for your home so, as the winter draws in, consider new illumination ideas to create a cosy ambience… The elegant design of the Broom floor lamp by Brand van Egmond is inspired by the broom itself. The lamp comprises metal wires surrounding six light bulbs, making…
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EXCITING LIGHTING
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EXCITING LIGHTING LIGHT DELIGHT LIGHTING IS ESSENTIAL TO SETTING AN AMBIENCE FOR A ROOM OR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHOOSE CAREFULLY. ALONG THE COAST WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE SO MANY RETAILERS WHO SELL CREATIVE LIGHTING WHICH GIVES YOUR HOME THE REAL WOW-FACTOR. HERE ARE JUST…
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Hanging Pretty
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The award-winning Sky Planter by Boskke is made out of 100 per cent recycled plastic and holds plants upside down, thus saving floor space. It has a non-drip inverted plant pot and comes with the Slo-Flo internal irrigation system, allowing water to go directly into the plant’s roots with minimal…
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Creating Exceptional Ambiences
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INTERVIEW WITH ELENA FERNÁNDEZ ORTEGA FROM DIRECO LIGHTING In your opinion, how important is lighting in the home? The home is where people spend much of their time – it’s their refuge – so it is vital to create an appropriate climate of comfort that allows them to enjoy their…
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Garden Lighting
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Garden Lighting Lighten Up! By Beatrice S. De Perlac It’s summer – and time to lighten up your garden. Most of your evening parties and dinners are outdoors so why not make this summer unique and lighten up your exterior space with new ideas. Depending on what elements we choose,…
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Lighting Trends
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LIGHTENING THE MOOD Image above: Martin Eden Chantal The Chantal lamp is hand-welded by skilled craftsmen and available in various colours. Once relegated to something of an afterthought in the world of decoration, lighting has now moved to the centre of the room as a focal point of style and design,…
