Statement vs Subtle

Whether you're completely renovating your home or simply redecorating, there are a host of decisions to make, from paint colours to flooring and beyond. With an endless to-do list, key considerations like lighting can sometimes be overlooked, leading to a last-minute dash to find the right lighting style to complement your space.

Lighting, like other decorating choices, is best thought about early on in your renovation or decorating plans. This not only gives you more freedom to choose the right designs but also allows you to factor in fixtures from the start - ensuring your scheme has a thoughtful, design-led look with a personal touch. The way you light each room can depend on a few important elements, such as the position, layout and purpose. Read on as we explore three areas to consider when choosing lighting for your home.

Consider the Position of Each room

A good place to start is the room's position. We know that south-facing rooms in fine weather are bathed in warm light and need little illumination during the day. In contrast, north-facing rooms have less direct sunlight resulting in a softer light. These spaces benefit from warm light, with a yellow or orange tone, creating a welcoming glow - offsetting the coolness. Light in west-facing spaces is cooler in the morning and brighter in the afternoon and east is the opposite - enjoying the most sun in the morning and a gentle light in the evening.

By taking the time to see how light travels and falls in each room of your home, you can begin to make a clear plan of what lighting is needed – allowing you to enjoy your space from day to night and throughout each season. Remember, the choice of bulbs also plays an important part, to find out a little more read our helpful light bulb guide.

It's all About Layering

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to designing a lighting scheme. After all, we all have unique ways of living. Whether you have a bustling home or live alone, having versatile and layered lighting will allow you the flexibility to evolve your interior style around new hobbies, socialising, or growing families.

A beautifully well-lit home balances ambient, task and accent lighting, thoughtfully layered through table, floor, wall and ceiling lights. A good example of a room that requires multiple lighting sources is the kitchen, the heart of the home, where everyday life unfolds. The Bue Pendant Light over an island sets the perfect ambience for early morning breakfasts and casual evening dinners, while the Spire Wall Light provides directional lighting for late-night homework sessions and weekly meal prepping.

Bring texture, depth and personality to your design scheme by introducing a range of lighting levels and styles, that draw the eye and highlight the unique architectural features within your interior scheme. For a cohesive look, pair your lighting and select two or more designs from the Skipper or Drum Range. Or, if you prefer to mix it up, opt for contrasting styles like the signature curves of the Cape Pendent with the simplistic oak arch of the Hanter Table Light.

Introduce a Showstopper

A statement ceiling light will instantly draw the eye, adding colour, style and that all-important wow factor to your interior scheme, not forgetting, it's a great choice if your room is in need of a focal point. Often, the most eye-catching light in the room, a ceiling light, adds a sense of scale and a nod to your interior style.

Decorative lighting can be introduced throughout the home, while it can be layered; its true impact is felt when positioned in spaces that can be seen and admired. Hallway ceiling lights are a perfect example, setting the tone for your interior style from the very first step through the door. If you're drawn to modern simplicity look to the Loer Chandelier which provides a warm comforting level of light and is equally as eye-catching when switched off. Or perhaps organic shapes and natural textures are more your style, if so, choose the Shoal Chandelier for the ultimate statement and position over a dining table to create a bold display of light.

Posted: 02.05.25
Updated: 02.05.25