Journal


Perfect cooperation between man and machine
Jul 17, 2025
Can a company consider themselves truly handcrafted if they use machinery? Is the artistry of the traditional craft lost and diluted with the use of modern tools? 
Beyond the Trend: Why the Most Successful Interiors Commission, Not Just Source
Jul 09, 2025
Discover why commissioning bespoke lighting and furnishings offers more value, meaning and impact than off-the-shelf sourcing. Design leadership starts here.
illustration showing a bespoke lampshade and lamp sitting on top of a pile of discarded and broken lamps and lampshades
Jun 09, 2025
This article presents bespoke lighting design as a sustainable, thoughtful response to the environmental and aesthetic limitations of catalogue purchasing. 
two people working on a large scalloped lampshade
May 12, 2025
Designers are beginning to resist the easy convenience of standard products and instead search for something that feels intentional and reflects their identity.
Iberian Lighting Studio in Hastings
Apr 09, 2025
It's easy to get caught up in the fast, factory-made and budget-driven option. But quite often interior designers and hospitality clients are coming back to handcrafted.
The Wavy Coolie Table Lamp by Iberian Lighting
Mar 20, 2025
The Wavy Coolie Lampshade is a stunning flower-shaped design that is a perfect handmade addition to any stylish interior space.
The Iberian Lighting Delta Mini Lit in a Bedroom Scene
Mar 13, 2025
Lighting can truly make or break the ambience. How do you choose the best lampshade to complement your existing decor, or breathe life into a fresh, new space?
Iberian Lighting Design Team - Tom Acciarini, Les Allitt and Sue Page.
Mar 13, 2025
When designs go through layers of translation, details get lost. By working directly with manufacturers, designers can protect the integrity of their ideas.