The creative potential of good lighting cannot be overestimated, particularly in the darker winter months.
Effective, efficient lighting has the power to transform your home, defining and improving perception of space, highlighting design schemes and creating atmosphere and interest.
“Always use a good mixture of ambient, task and accent lighting and if possible consider your scheme at planning stages to maximise opportunities†comments Peter Bowles, founder and designer, Original BTC.
Use wall rather than table lights in small bedrooms to avoid cluttered surfaces
Hang pendants low over dining tables or sofas to create dramatic or intimate seating ‘zones’.
Lights that can be moved, adjusted or angled can effectively control direction or spread of light.
Clip-on lamps are an immediate solution to help illuminate favourite areas or supplement natural light.
Consider materials and function –bone china gives a gentle, ambient glow, prismatic glass exaggerates and intensifies light, while aluminium or other metals bring a more industrial flavour and greater visual impact.
Whether you’re working or reading, a good desk light is essential to help prevent eye strain.
Flexible arms are key for effective positioning, but aesthetics also play a huge part; make sure you choose something you really love as it will encourage you to stay at your desk longer!
Featured here is The Stanley Range:
- Hand-spun in Birmingham, the Stanley pendant is offered in solid brass, solid copper or solid brass nickel plated.
- Available in a hammered or smooth, reflective finish; group together for dramatic effect or mix metals for a laid-back, eclectic look.
Established in 1990, Original BTC manufactures relaxed, familiar lighting for traditional and contemporary homes.
Hand-assembled in Oxford from the finest aluminium, chrome and bone china, this essential collection of table, floor, wall and pendant lights is instantly comfortable, unassumingly elegant and accessibly priced.
For further home lighting inspiration visit the Original BTC website.
Tel: (01993) 882251