THE LUMINARIES

Lighting is to an aesthete what engineering is to a pastry chef: layering. It’s no secret that dim, dark corners are black spots to the otherwise unblewmished beauty of a home. On the other hand, a light is so much more than the sum of its parts. It evokes a feeling that can make you see stars during the day, illuminate people’s perceptions (as well as interiors), and be the shining, centre of attention in any room. However, more intricate the detailing, more fine the material, more experimental the design—more expensive it is. Not very long ago, connoisseurs of design turned their eyes overseas to whet their appetites. We don’t deny the