Tag: lighting design

  • Leading Lights – Lighting

    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…

  • Looking on the Bright Side

    Looking on the Bright Side

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    Whether you want a show-stopping chandelier or a functional lighting solution, the lighting world has few bounds when it comes to creativity and cutting-edge ideas. We all know that controlling the ambience in your home is not only down to the brightness and design of your lamp, but also its…

  • Hanging Out For Dinner

    Hanging Out For Dinner

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    The Ufo Out suspension lamp by Carpyen has an aluminium cable and  a white polyethylene shade. It offers a warm and sophisticated white light and is ideal for outdoor use. Carpyen is available from Magyk in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).   Below: The Foscarini Aplomb pendant lamp offers precise lighting. It has a…

  • The Love of Light

    The Love of Light

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    Many studies have shown that the quality of light affects people in several different ways. For example, well thought-out lighting in an office has been proved to increase productivity and it is universally accepted that people are attracted to places, such as shops and public facilities, that are beautifully lit.Good…

  • The Light of Our Lives

    The Light of Our Lives

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    Boutique Trends In recent years lighting has moved to the centre of the room as a focal point of style and design, after having once been relegated to something of an afterthought in the world of decoration.  Showcasing latest trends and adding personality to any space, contemporary lighting options range…