Inspiration

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How to light a room with no overhead lights

How to light a room with no overhead lights

Is your room lacking in overhead lighting? Make it bright and beautiful with our expert tips... No overhead lights? That’s no reason not to have... read more

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How to choose a lampshade - the complete guide

How to choose a lampshade - the complete guide

Worried about clashes, mismatched styles or picking the wrong size? We’ve made it easy for you to choose the right designer lampshade with this complete,... read more

/blogs/inspiration/the-seven-elements-of-interior-design-texture
The seven elements of interior design: Texture

The seven elements of interior design: Texture

How to make texture - the way something ‘feels to the eye’ - work in your home… read more

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Classic interior design styles and how to light them – Regency

Classic interior design styles and how to light them – Regency

  Elegant, opulent and surprisingly eclectic, here's why ravishing Regency interior design is still very relevant in the 21st century... If you swoon at the... read more

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Pendant lights versus chandeliers – what's the difference and which should you choose?

Pendant lights versus chandeliers – what's the difference and which should you choose?

They can be big and dazzling or elegantly understated, and they love hanging around in beautiful rooms – …but what exactly is the difference between... read more

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How to keep gathered or pleated fabric lampshades clean and dust-free

How to keep gathered or pleated fabric lampshades clean and dust-free

Love the pleated effect of a gathered fabric lampshade? Here’s how to keep them looking clean and fabulous all year round, with top tips from... read more

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The seven elements of interior design: Line

The seven elements of interior design: Line

How the verticals, horizontals, the straight lines and the curved, can frame and make a space... read more

/blogs/inspiration/how-to-light-a-living-room-like-an-interior-designer
How to light a living room like an interior designer

How to light a living room like an interior designer

From layering to creating mood to making a bold statement, here’s how to light your sitting room like a pro... read more

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How much light do you need in a room?

How much light do you need in a room?

An expert lighting guide to calculating lumens, balancing ambience and function in different kinds of room, and layering light... We all know how important the... read more