The English Home

Illuminating WAYS WITH LIGHTING

From picture lights and pendants to statement chandeliers, lighting has immense power to influence the look and feel of a room in an instant. Good lighting design cleverly marries functionality with aesthetic, and with a myriad of styles to choose from, it has never been easier to shine a light on even the darkest of interior spaces.

Downlighters strategically positioned are ideal as task lighting in areas designated for working, reading or cooking, and several lighting types mixed together will create a lovely ambient mood, so be generous with table lamps and floor lights to add areas of soft illumination at different levels. For decadence and visual impact a large, opulent design will work wonders.

LAYER UP

Introducing layers of light to an interior can dramatically change the mood

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