Mid Century Retro style lights in kitchen.

Retro Lighting – Back to the Future!

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

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.

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Home Lighting – How to Get the Perfect Results Every Time

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

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.

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HOTEL LIGHTING UK – Create Impressive Interiors

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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.

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How to Select the Perfect Ceiling Light?

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

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.

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How Much Light is Needed in a Room?

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

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. 

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Lighting For Hospitality and Leisure

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Designers and architects know that lighting is a vital element in creating a real impact and this is no less true in designing for the hotel and leisure industry. As well as aesthetic considerations there will also be issues of cost, efficiency and health and safety.

Large Light Fitting for High vaulted or slopping ceilings

Unique Lighting for Sloping and Vaulted Ceilings.

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

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.

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Clever Ideas for Lighting Stairwells, Staircases and Hallways.

Posted onAuthorSue Matthews

Stairwells and staircases are often regarded as connecting areas within a home that you simply pass through when going upstairs or from room to room and lighting is frequently overlooked. This is a shame and a missed opportunity to create something really special. Having a light at the top and bottom of the staircase may not be enough to ensure the stairs are well lit and safe for you and your guests and having a well thought out lighting plan will create an even, balanced flow of light around your home. Bespoke Lights have a great selection of high quality light fittings that can provide attractive and practical lighting solutions for your hallways, staircases and stairwells.