[int]: grand designs live - lighting

I got seriously excited about some of the lighting at Grand Designs Live, and I'd like to let you in on the hype.

Statement lighting is one of my absolute favourite tricks to a great interior. The quality of the light you put into a room really effects the mood, and that draws a lot of attention to the lighting you use. It's a great opportunity for an accent piece, especially in a room where you have little other opportunity to make the space your own, like a rental or a small home.

Pendant lights, Culinary Concepts

Small pendant lights like these, or clusters or arrangements of them, look great in small spaces. Be careful in larger rooms, though, or they might start to get swamped. A line of these gorgeous jam jar lights along a breakfast bar in a kitchen, or a cluster in a small nook, would look great and wonderfully atmospheric. They're very of their time, though, so be aware that in a few years time you may want to change the look up.

Pipe chandelier, Jam Jar Lights

This light is a little more lasting, provided you're a fan of industrial chic. There's a range of interior styles it can be used in, from sleek and well curated to a little bashed up around the edges. I've also seen this pipe style in floor lamps which, at eye level, can be more prominent in the room with careful placement.

Floor lamp, Culinary Creations

This was my absolute favourite floor lamp at the show. It was made from a Rolls Royce headlamp, or so I heard, and it's beautifully unique. It would provide a stunning focus in a minimalist living room, but it definitely needs to be given some space to breathe.

Table lamp, Raft

For a smaller budget, or a smaller space, table lamps like this can be used to bring a similar character to the space. I love the proportions of this little light, bringing the attention to the fitting itself.

Pendant lights, Jam Jar Lights

Whatever your project, there are a few things to consider with statement lighting. Make sure you fit the size of the light to the scale of the room or area you're looking to design. Don't let the light get lost, or overbear the space. Match the styles of the light and the room, otherwise the whole space will feel discordant. And most of all, consider the type of light you need to use the space. It's no good putting a small pendant light in your living room if you want to sit on the sofa and read in the evening, it's just not going to direct the light where you need it.

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