Journal
In a world of convenience and disposability, bespoke design offers meaning and endurance. Tom Acciarini explores how Iberian Lighting champions craftsmanship, collaboration, and emotional durability in an era of fast interiors, creating lighting that is built to last.
At WOW!house Chelsea Harbour, Tom Acciarini reflects on Iberian Lighting’s collaboration with Pirajean Lees. Exploring soul in design, mindful finishing, and the tension between efficiency and craft, this Journal piece examines how light, care, and collaboration shape timeless interiors.
A collaboration born in the heart of Sussex, the Iberian Lighting x Ashdown Pottery collection celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the landscape that inspired both makers. From concept to PotFest debut, this partnership captures the harmony between pottery and light, turning shared vision into timeless design.
Rattan’s popularity has made it a symbol of natural design, but its hidden costs tell another story. Tom Acciarini explores the environmental and social impact behind the trend and why thoughtful material choice matters more than aesthetic appeal when sustainability is the goal.
Richard Kelly’s principles of Focal Glow, Ambient Luminescence and Play of Brilliants show how light shapes mood and atmosphere. Tom Acciarini explains their continuing relevance, with The Georgian at Harrods as a case study in thoughtful, layered illumination that enhances both function and feeling.
