Light in Motion Stairwells and hallways are transitional spaces. We do not linger in them, yet we pass through them constantly. They are the connective tissue of a home – vertical, narrow, and often overlooked. Because these spaces are about movement, lighting here does more than illuminate. It shapes rhythm. It sets pace. It influences …
When Earth Becomes Luminous Ceramic light begins in the most grounded of places: wet clay, heavy with mineral and memory. On the wheel, it is coaxed into form by hands and gravity. At this stage it holds no promise of radiance. It is opaque, cool, and dense. Yet within it lies the potential for glow. …
Light as Memory In Vietnam, light has always carried meaning. Long before lanterns became symbols of tourism or festival décor, they marked time, guided travellers, and signalled belonging. To hang a lantern was to announce presence. To light one was to invite protection, fortune, and continuity. Nowhere is this more visible than in Hội An. …
Where Light Becomes Craft On a small island in the Venetian lagoon, light is shaped by breath. For more than seven centuries, Murano’s glassmakers have transformed molten sand into objects that shimmer, bend, and glow. Among their most enduring creations are chandeliers – not assembled from parts, but grown from fire. Each arm, leaf, and …
From Power Symbol to Personal Expression The chandelier has always been more than a light fitting. Long before it entered ordinary homes, it hovered above monarchs, clergy, and courts as a declaration of authority. To stand beneath a chandelier was to stand beneath power itself. Over centuries, that meaning has shifted. What began as an …
Everything You Need to Know Before Choosing a Pendant Pendant lights sit at eye level, shape the atmosphere of a room, and often become its visual centre. Get them right and a space feels considered and calm. Get them wrong and even a beautiful room can feel awkward. This guide covers the fundamentals – size, …
A Practical Guide to Getting Scale, Light & Style Right Your kitchen island is more than a work surface. It’s where meals begin, conversations gather, and the room finds its centre. The pendant lights above it need to do more than look good – they must work beautifully in daily life. Choosing the right pendant …
Why Brass Lighting Ages Beautifully in Modern Interiors Brass begins bright. Freshly cast and polished, it reflects its surroundings with clarity and edge. Yet unlike chrome or steel, brass is never static. From the moment it meets air and touch, it begins to change, responding to its environment in ways that polished metals resist. Time …
When Metal Shapes Light Aluminium begins as a flat sheet—cool, smooth, and reflective. Through controlled rotation and pressure, that sheet is drawn into form. What emerges is more than a shape. It becomes a tool for guiding light. Spun aluminium shades sit at the intersection of industry and home. They originate in workshops and on …