Design Buy Build Issue 48 2021 | Page 65

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
“ Don ’ t be afraid to go bold with your ceiling lighting , larger spaces can take more daring pieces but don ’ t shy away from unconventional light fittings in smaller spaces , especially if you dial back some other design elements .”
CONSCIOUSLY DESIGNED BESPOKE LIGHTING
"“ Despite the pandemic , we have seen searches for bespoke lighting increase by 17 %, which shows people are looking for more conscious and lasting decor ."
“ With mindfulness becoming ever more important in interior design , and many of us spending more time in our homes , now is the time to invest in bespoke lighting and create a piece that is entirely unique to your home .
“ This ‘ trend ’ is almost an anti-trend , as it encourages decorations which are built to last a long time . Choose something which can go with multiple different colours or styles , which will allow you to change the decoration around the room while leaving the light fitting in place .
“ Despite the pandemic , we have seen searches for bespoke lighting increase by 17 %, which shows people are looking for more conscious and lasting decor .
“‘ Buy better but buy less ’ is fast becoming the interior designers mantra , with bespoke lighting allowing for totally personalised and lasting design . Working with designers to design a one-off piece for your home is an incredibly rewarding experience , and there ’ s a lot of exciting new technology to take advantage of .”
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
“ The way we live our lives has changed so much this year , and we are starting to see the way we design our homes catching up with this . With an increasing amount of our social time being spent outside , even in the winter months , we expect to see people getting really creative with their outdoor lighting .
“ LED lighting is a great option because it is low energy but creates really bright light which is perfect . We expect to see street lights begin to make an appearance in people ’ s gardens , especially vintage style street lighting .
“ For those looking for more understated but effective lighting we think LED floodlights will be huge , they will provide bright lighting meaning people can enjoy their gardens well into the night . They also double as a wonderful safety feature .”
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