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Trimless is in some ways the perfectionist’s choice and in this era of minimalist design, it is becoming extremely popular. The seamless look has a clean elegance that has caught -
Lighting controls – you either love them or hate them – certainly they are becoming more complex by the day! They are also increasingly popular with customers and are now -
During these hot Summer days and nights – my thoughts drift back to a wonderful project – designing the lighting scheme for a NOBU restaurant in Monte Carlo (no less). -
Naturally, as designers, we would rather discuss the aesthetics of a scheme than the financing of it. However, in recognition that we are business people too – this -
Is it time to propose – lighting controls? Are your competitor Interior Designers or Architects offering it? Are you ignoring a valuable source of revenue? In truth many avoid promoting -
Last time we opened a whole new can of wrigglies when we broached the topic of reflectance and how light is calculated and quantified when estimating the amount of illumination -
It is important to remind ourselves that ‘lighting’ is not all about artificial light. In earlier posts we have also discussed daylight and reflected mirrored illumination within an interior. All -
Keeping the occupants of your interior safe is a critical concern to lighting designers as well as architects. Illuminating escape routes and specifying the correct fixtures that can withstand fire -
When we emerge from Winter and into a crisp dawn, when the Sun is still low and we encounter the abstract sight of long shadows. It is a wondrous and -
Have you ever wondered where trends in interior style come from? A small artist’s garret in Paris or a far away brainstorm by a panel of marketeers? Who decides let -
Paintings are a wonderful addition to any room and offer a ‘window to another dimension.’ Hanging artwork within an interior is as important as the furniture, wall coverings and soft -
Read my current feature article running in DARC the leading decorative lighting magazine. It focuses on the design of lighting schemes for dining areas both commercial and residential. Points covered…
Product Reviews
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IP65 shower upgradable part of the Lumi D range. This range incorporates a 18mm deep full-length baffle to the front of the bezel. This full-length baffle reduces glare. Specification
Part of the Lumi D range, this product tilts 28 degrees and rotates 360 degrees within the bezel. The range incorporates a 18mm deep full-length inner and outer shield baffle.
IP65 shower upgradable part of the Recessed family. The range features an 18mm deep black baffle and white light textured powder-coated outer bezel. The fitting has a baffle which stops 0.8mm
Part of the Recessed range, these fittings have an 18mm deep black baffle and white light textured powder-coated outer bezel. The Recessed Tilt 96mm has a 28 degree tilt. The
Plaster round fixed downlight. Surface mounted & paintable. Specification Source Optional – LED, CFL or tungsten halogen Dimmable depends on lamp choice Finish Plaster high density
Plaster square adjustable downlight. Surface mounted & paintable. Specification Source Optional – LED, CFL or tungsten halogen Dimmable depends on lamp choice Finish Plaster high density
Plaster twin adjustable downlight. Surface mounted & paintable. Specification Source Optional – LED, CFL or tungsten halogen Dimmable depends on lamp choice Finish Plaster high density
Plaster round fixed lamp downlight. Surface mounted & paintable. Specification Source Optional – LED, CFL or tungsten halogen Dimmable depends on lamp choice Finish Plaster high
Plaster square fixed downlight. Surface mounted & paintable. Specification Source Optional – LED, CFL or tungsten halogen Dimmable depends on lamp choice Finish Plaster high density