Give Your Home A Glow-Up

From illuminating dark corners and setting the mood, to flattering your room, fixed lighting is key for a shining scheme

Glass School pendants, from £295 each, Davey Lighting at Original BTC

CLASS ACT

Made with mouth-blown glass, these pendants from Davey are an elegant interpretation of a classic found in 1920s classrooms and libraries and work well here above a farmhouse table. ‘The glass shade offers not only a softer, more decorative look, but also greater illumination and a more ambient light,’ explains Peter Bowles, managing director, Davey Lighting.

1 TOP BRASS

‘Kitchen lighting will inevitably focus on practical solutions: overhead, in cupboards, as over-counter recessed lights and wall lights. These will help you zone your workspaces and highlight specific details and appliances,’ says George Miller, home designer at Neptune. Ensure functional elements look fabulous by coordinating finishes, such as choosing brass wall lamps to match the mixer tap.

2 DOUBLE UP

To create a reading nook without settling for bright-white lighting, layer warmer tones with a wall light and additional table lamp if space allows. ‘Warmer-toned lighting promotes a sense of calm and relaxation, so is perfectly suited to bedrooms and living rooms,’ says Rohan Blacker, founder, Pooky. ‘It helps to create atmosphere and will make a huge difference to the feel of a room. However, avoid lighting that looks too orange and artificial, so aim for 2700-3200K bulbs.’

3 SET THE MOOD