The English Home

Lighting THE WAY

The saying goes that good lighting is imperceptible; it is only bad lighting that stands out. “People are really beginning to understand the value of good lighting,” says lighting designer Eleanor Bell. “When it is thoughtfully integrated, it looks effortless and makes you feel relaxed and at ease in a room.”

British lighting manufacturers are leading the way in terms of high-quality, desirable fittings that enhance every room in the house. As interior designer Susie Atkinson says: “Clients are very interested in where products come from. That they are handmade, and made in Britain, is very important.”

From bathroom chandeliers to slimline picture lights, here we shine a light on some of the most recent launches and innovations from new and

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