Journal

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.

Five simple tips to help you choose the perfect lampshade. Discover how shape, scale, texture, and colour influence lighting design and mood.

When vision meets craftsmanship, great design happens. Iberian Lighting shows how direct collaboration between designers and manufacturers preserves creative intent and ensures quality without compromise.

Pantone’s Colour of the Year inspires design trends across fashion, interiors, and lighting. Discover how Iberian Lighting blends style and sustainability with bespoke shades in this year’s featured tone.

In this joint reflection, Sue Page and Tom Acciarini of Iberian Lighting’s Design Team ask: what happened to design? From Bauhaus ideals to mass production, they trace how craft and character gave way to speed and why beauty still takes time.

Small lampshades bring intimacy, warmth, and personality to a room. Discover how scale, fabric, and placement transform your space into a cosy retreat.

Inspired by Sussex geodes and landscapes, the Geode Diffuser Empire Lampshades fuse art and science. Designed by Tom Acciarini, they explore light’s power to shape mood and emotion.