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Decoration

The interior designer lighting hack that will make your life a lot easier

This lighting system is ubiquitous in houses decorated by interior designers…. why don't we all use it?
Decoration

What is wall washing? The interior designer's secret lighting trick

A way to highlight textural walls while creating a sense of atmosphere? This is the lighting trick to know
Decoration

How your lighting can affect your mood, plus advice on how to get it right for dark winter days

As the clocks go back and we are plunged into darker evenings once more, we consulted lighting designers and an environmental psychologist on the kinds of lighting that will make you feel your best during winter
Decoration

Why chandeliers are such a divisive lighting feature

Chandeliers are among the more controversial lighting features out there (second only, we'd say, to spotlights). We investigate how to use them correctly, and which ones will make or break your interior
Decoration

Throwing shade: our style director’s rules for choosing a lampshade

Follow this expert advice on scale, pattern and proportion for enlightened results
Decoration

What is it about mid-century design classics? And are we making any equivalents now?

From Eames lounge chairs to Noguchi lamps, mid-century classics embody timeless style and have remained a favourite with interior designers and enthusiasts for more than half a decade. Here we explore its enduring appeal and look at the modern-day pieces set to become future heirlooms
Decoration

Why light is fundamental to the way we decorate (and how to work with the light your room gets)

Designers explain how to work with light, not against it, for spaces that feel both beautiful and balanced.
Shopping

In praise of the Arco lamp: a legendary piece of design approved by interior designers and tastemakers

This futuristic Italian design has lost none of its appeal since launching in 1962, and is surprisingly versatile
Decoration

How vintage lighting can transform an interior (and what to consider before you buy)

Vintage lighting, just like vintage and antique furniture, can ground an interior and transform it for the better by adding some patina, charm and individuality
Decoration

How to prettify your plug sockets and switches

Gone are the days of plastic white plug sockets being the only choice – there's a world of pretty options to explore
Lighting

The best places to buy affordable lighting

Where to find well-designed lights – from table lamps to pendants and wall lights – without spending a fortune