Journal


How to Choose: Lighting and Lampshades for the Home
Oct 22, 2025
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.
illustration showing a bespoke lampshade and lamp sitting on top of a pile of discarded and broken lamps and lampshades
Jun 09, 2025
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.
Iberian Lighting Studio in Hastings
Apr 09, 2025
Handmade lighting costs more, but it gives back in quality, sustainability and soul. At Iberian, every shade is crafted with care to last for decades.