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To accomplish a warm , welcoming room , you need to embrace the whole range of lighting sources available , pendant lights , recessed lights , chandeliers , track lighting , tall floor lamps , small table lamps , wall sconces , under cabinet lighting , and other spot lighting . I always advise customers to vary the lighting in a room to create little pockets and pools of light . Consider task lighting such as a table lamp with a moveable head or an adjustable floor lamp to help with activities such as reading or working . Accent lighting can then be used to highlight a piece of artwork , plants or architectural features in the room .
Think about the function of the room and how you could enhance or compliment it . Would you like warm lighting to create a cosy environment in your bedroom , or a cooler gallery style lighting for kitchens and work rooms ? Would you like the lighting to wash the wall in a decorative fashion or do you need focused task lighting over a countertop or desk space ? In a kitchen for example , you will need to consider where you will be preparing food and cooking whereas in a bathroom , extra lighting for daily tasks such as applying makeup or shaving , will require additional thought . Different functions will demand different types of lighting . If budget allows , I always advise to set the lighting controls to work independently of each other based on their task in one room , as well as installing dimmer switches and separate controls for each source can allow for a wide variety of moods as well as adding depth to a room .
Sustainable Lighting Choices Socioeconomic factors continue to influence consumer choices and therefore the buying process . Instead
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of buying constantly low priced and low-quality goods , customers are searching for products for their home that will last longer , which do not hurt the environment and that they are proud to own . Sustainability is set to be a big trend in design for 2022 , after the pandemic made people think more about how much we waste , bringing thoughts for the environment to the forefront of our minds . Where lighting is concerned this means using energy saving bulbs with good quality lights that will stand the test of time . Customers are keen to use sustainable and eco-friendly materials wherever possible and we are seeing big increases in customers opting for custom-made lighting pieces made from sustainable materials and I believe this is something we are likely to see more of .
As a lighting designer and manufacturer , sustainability is at the core of what we do . We only use natural , raw metals for all our lights ( pewter , brass and copper ), reducing the reliance on plastic and other chemicals . Keeping to this simple but effective formula not only ensures easy mixing and matching across our entire range , but also allows us to have comprehensive control over quality and sustainability .
Alfresco Lighting With the popular trend of creating a seamless flow from your home to your garden , outdoor lighting is now an important consideration in creating this look and is set to be a huge trend for 2022 . Gone are the days when the choices for garden lighting were limited to plain , uninteresting white security type lighting , today ’ s modern designs are just as stylish and varied as those you would find inside the home .
Customers are also much more environmentally conscious than ever before and many of the newer weatherproof fittings are compatible with modern LED bulbs . They work by housing the bulbs and protecting them from the elements . LED bulbs certainly tick the eco-friendly box , being not only energy efficient but also having incredibly long lives . The bulbs are also now available in a variety of shapes and colours , to help you achieve the exact look you desire . This could be different depending on the intended use , for example , you may wish to select a bright white bulb for practical reasons such as lighting up a pathway , whilst something more subtle like a vintage style amber bulb could be used for creating a softer atmosphere for outdoor dining .
Metallic finishes on outdoor lighting is a trend that ’ s set to continue through 2022 and lends itself well to coordinating with other garden accessories and furniture . As well as adding interest with texture and shine , copper and brass lights will add a sense of luxury to an outside space . Bold shapes are also set to be big and are great for creating a statement . Modern designs come in all shapes and sizes and can really help to further enhance the overall look of the outdoor area . At Industville , our hand-crafted waterproof light carries IP20 , IP44 and IP65 ratings , making them suitable for whatever the British weather can throw at them !
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