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Whether you are an interior designer or homeowner, this resource is where you will begin to learn about lighting design online. For the beginner to professional, explore our resouces and equip yourself with the lighting skills you need to make your space look great.
A touch of luxury and glamour from the Visual Comfort lighting UK collection at 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel London, Curio Collection by Hilton. A useful case study.
Learn how important reflected lighting is in interior design with tips & how to’s on the use of coffered lighting, shadow gaps and wall washing.
Andrew Orange writes for Darc Magazine 2014, on the incredible material of porcelain that transforms any space by bathing it in a convivial honey like glow
Learn how to create your own kitchen lighting design in an easy to understand step by step guide from a lighting design professional. Light a kitchen as a Pro.
Spare a few moments and learn from a designers top 5 tips on how to improve your kitchen’s lighting.
Lighting design demands creativity, sensitivity to three dimensional space and a great knowledge of product. Join us to invest in your own lighting skills
During these hot Summer days and nights – my thoughts drift back to a wonderful project – designing the lighting […]
Downlighting is a fundamental lighting technique to master, so understanding how a downlight works is essential. An LED downlight’s component parts explained.
Watch & learn 5 key ways to practically transform your next projects lighting into a professional design. Easy to Understand Essential Lighting Skills for all.
Downlighting is a fundamental lighting technique to master. Watch & learn 4 key ways to successfully include downlighters in your next lighting design.
Lifelong learning as professional designers has the double edged sword of opportunity and necessity. Nice if we have the time, […]
Grab a head start to your lighting design with our shortcut to the key questions we ask all clients when starting a new project. Learn from our experience.
Light has the power to change our mood. Understand how your lighting choices can benefit the users of a space at night and take control of your interior.
We are not a faceless business. With regret we are all witnessing the decimation of the High St as the […]
Orange Lighting collaborate with designers and home owners to tailor their needs to a solution and the right lighting suppliers.
Following our guide to designing the lighting for interiors that are visually complicated, reveals that the intricacy of the build creates more opportunities.
Smart lighting integration into interiors should be embraced but what impact does it have on your traditional lighting set up and choices? A designer’s guide.
Well, it has been a momentous year for lighting! I agree with many of the industry pundits and think we […]
How are downlighters fire rated and when does a downlight need to be fire rated, quick briefing. Real case study where non fire rated downlights were disputed.
Before LED became the dominant lighting source, dimming low voltage lights warmed up when dimmed. Understand LED technology that mimics low voltage warm dimming
Do not assume LED lighting recreates perfect colouring in interiors. Learn how to enhance all colours that include RED by choosing lighting with high R9 values.
Learning how to use and choose in-ground uplighters will enhance any lighting scheme. Quick tips on how, where and what to specify for LED in ground uplights.
Trimless recessed LED lighting creates a seamless integration of light within the architecture. Trimless lights explained with tips on installation and uses.
Do not be afraid of learning more about lighting controls. Easy intro into managing the integration of your lighting into the right controls solution.
During these hot Summer days and nights – my thoughts drift back to a wonderful project – designing the lighting […]
It’s time to propose better lighting controls. Learn from interviews with a designer & a controls specialist – embrace a revenue opportunity & better solution
Although identical colours, 3D tiles look lighter than flat tiling in artificial light. Learn to harmonise colouring through reflectance and lighting contrast
A better understanding of Reflected Light in a space will greatly benefit every other choice made about the colour & type of surfaces & the type of light we use
Keeping the occupants of an interior safe is a critical concern to all designers. A quick briefing on emergency lighting fundamentals for all designers.
As we emulate the naturally occurring feature of contrast & apply it as an element within our built spaces, we will improve the look and feel of our interiors.
Antique brass finishes on modern classic styled decorative lighting made a comeback when interior design began to reflect the past as much as the future.
Exploring the best techniques to illuminate wall hung pictures & artwork, including the best methods and lighting specifications
for great results.
Learn the keys to successful restaurant lighting & how to create the perfect ambience to dine in. Lighting for restaurants best practise & techniques.
As a designer, you probably have specified an Astro lighting product at some time. In a new series of interviews […]
Anyone choosing lighting can now understand how light will directly affect the human body. Harness the power of red and blue coloured light in offices and homes
Design tips for a real guide on how to choose the best ceiling light or chandelier for your space. Be competent with sizing, drop heights, scale & shape advice
It would seem the Edwardian legacy of squirrel cage filaments are here to stay, given the enduring popularity of the […]
It appears that we have travelled a long distance in a short time with LED. Given its success as a […]
In most family homes the dining room has experienced a major transformation. In Victorian and Edwardian Villas, dining was designed […]
Perhaps the last vestige of the incandescent and fluorescent era is about to disappear and we all have to adapt […]
As a designer and promoter of light – it may seem surprising that I raise the topic of too much […]
Since ancient times mirrors have been a priority feature of interior living. They fulfil a functional need for self-portrayal but […]
If we can paint with light within an interior, then accent lighting represents the very brush strokes that we use […]
Designers and suppliers Orange Lighting announcing their Lighting Essentials Toolbox to help you tackle the techie side of your next […]
Seamless Lighting is created by integrating trimless light fixtures into the fabric of a building & interior. Learn more about this clean contemporary style.
The challenge of lighting a mega space may not present itself very often but arguably it will become more commonplace. […]
Taking a look at creative alternatives to using downlighters exploring lighting options to replace the use of a downlight