Nearly everyone has at least one small room in their home, but the good news is that Bespoke Lights have plenty or lighting tips and tricks that can help make the smallest of rooms look larger and more spacious. Dark badly lit rooms appear smaller than they really are but with the clever use of lighting you can eliminate all the dark corners and make the room seem bigger.
Tiffany lights are one of the most iconic and easily recognisable styles of lighting because of the use of stained and art glass pieces. All the Tiffany lighting we offer here at Bespoke Lights are handmade and lovingly created from pieces of stained glass in much the same way as the original Tiffany lamps made way back in the late 19th century.
At the start of Queen Victoria’s 63 year reign in 1837, houses were lit by candles and oil lamps and from the light provided by coal fires. Gas lighting was introduced in the mid to late Victorian period and at Victoria’s death in 1901 electric lighting was only in its infancy. Many of us still live in homes built during the Victorian period and although we tend to think of the typical Victorian terraced houses there were, in fact, many styles of houses built during this time, ranging from Gothic and Italianate to Queen Ann Revival and Arts and Crafts style homes. In this blog we will show you how to inject some Victorian style into your home.
Retro lighting is all about using trends and styles from the past to create new light fittings that are fun and funky with a certain nostalgic charm and character. Every so often old designs seem to come back into fashion and so it is today with retro lighting. Whilst the term retro could be used to describe almost any period it is more commonly used to cover the 3 decades – 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. From the post war 1950’s with rock and roll and American diners to the psychedelic 1960’s with groovy designs and fashions to the 1970’s pop culture with flared trousers and platform soles. As the saying goes ‘if you can remember anything about the sixties you weren’t really there’, but either way you can still take inspiration from Bespoke Lights retro style lighting. We are finding that many restaurants, bars and hotels are taking a trip down memory lane and sourcing modern retro inspired lighting for their interiors.
Lighting is often overlooked when people are considering the interior design of their homes. This is a great pity as with a little careful thought and planning lighting can make a real impact. A well planned lighting scheme will enhance your home, provide warmth and atmosphere and identify the different areas within your home.There are essentially three main types of lighting that should be considered and depending on the room you are decorating you may need elements of all three.
Luxury hotels need to surpass guest expectations on all levels. Today’s guests have higher expectations and the growth of boutique hotels and serviced apartments is challenging the established way of things. In the past the most expensive looking large chandeliers brimming with bling and sparkle were considered to be enough to convey the luxurious look and all that was needed to impress the impressionable. Times have changed, we need to do more to create a lasting memory. Interiors should now have more impact and incorporate design elements that not only captivate us instantly but continue to delight us throughout our stay. Whilst first impressions do still count these initial good vibes should be be reinforced by ensuring that all areas of the hotel are decorated and lit to consistently high standards.
Light fittings are important in any room and choosing the perfect ceiling light will not only give you the light you want but will also set the mood and compliment your decorations and furnishings. Many people are understandably nervous selecting lights on-line without being able to see them, or are just not sure what to choose. We hope the following tips and suggestions will make it easier for you.
Determining the correct lighting level for a room can be a complicated business and will depend on many factors. Some people prefer brighter lights whilst others may want a more subdued effect. The level of light for different rooms will also vary – you will want brighter lighting in a kitchen for food preparation whilst you may want a more relaxed lighting effect in your sitting room and bedrooms. Many rooms perform several different functions and will require versatile lighting to cater for these tasks. It is also important to consider how much natural light the room has and how light is reflected from the surfaces in the room.
Bespoke Lights have introduced a great new range of hanging pendant lights that can be fitted onto slanted or sloping ceilings. They use specially adapted ceiling roses which fit onto the sloping ceiling allowing the drop rods to hang straight down. Whilst sloping ceilings are stunning, until now they have been a challenge to light. As we added this innovative range of lights to our website, it got us thinking that it would useful to have some expert hints and tips for anyone struggling with lighting slanted or vaulted ceilings.
