Lighting possesses transformative superpowers, and can take a room’s ambience from institutional to intimate with the flick of a switch. Without this contrast between light and dark, a space can read as flat and lifeless.
Selena Mohr, interior designer at Your Beautiful Home, has noticed a shift in attitude towards the value of thoughtful lighting design. “Clients are really appreciating lighting more and thinking beyond just throwing a few downlights in,” she says. “They consider how integral it is to the overall design concept and feel of a home.” Clayton Driessen, a buyer and designer for Beacon Lighting, concurs. “People are realising how much the lighting affects day-to-day life, especially
