Journal
How to Choose: Lighting and Lampshades for Hotels
For hotels, lighting is more than practical — it’s part of the guest experience. From bedside lamps that invite rest to statement pendants in lobbies, the right lampshades shape first impressions and lasting memories. This guide explores how to choose lighting and lampshades for guest rooms, reception areas, and corridors, balancing brand identity with durability for daily use. With expert insights and practical tips, discover how bespoke lampshades can help your hotel deliver both comfort and design impact
British lighting manufacturers play a role that extends far beyond supply. From design translation and fabrication through to wiring, testing and compliance, this article explores how UK manufacturing supports control, accountability, and long-term performance in bespoke lighting.
How material choices accumulate across FF&E schedules, and why decorative lighting often reveals pressure points late in a project.
Cloud Dancer will be everywhere this year yet colour remains the heart of many interiors. This guide shows how to work with white or around it without losing the strength or identity of your palette.
Design studios are creating lighting products with a clearer identity than ever before. This article explores how an integrated UK workshop supports designers with development, engineering and production, bringing concepts to life with accuracy and craft.
A clear, practical guide for design studios on how to specify lampshades with confidence, from shape and scale to fabrics, linings, and lighting performance.
How to Choose: Lighting and Lampshades for the Home
Lighting shapes how your home feels to live in, from the soft glow of a bedside lamp to the warm welcome of a dining pendant. The right lampshade doesn’t just diffuse light; it defines atmosphere, enhances décor, and makes every room more intentional. In this guide, we share room-by-room advice on choosing lampshades for living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and beyond. With tips on fabrics, proportions, and layering light, you’ll learn how to create spaces that feel both functional and unforgettable.
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.
