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Why is lighting so important?
It changes the mood of a room and enhances the colours of everything, from the walls and floors to the furniture and art. It can also be decorative in its own right – a chandelier can be a visually stunning centrepiece, while wall lights can both illuminate and be focal points.
The big new trend
Advances in integrated lighting systems and the move towards LED technology. In terms of design, metal finishes such as polished nickel, bronze and copper are popular. Our bestsellers are modern takes on classic styles such as our Art Deco-inspired Jaunt collection.
Personal favourite
The Murano glass Scuola di Pesca, a new addition to our range, is based on a school of fish. It’s a work of art as well as a light fitting.
My lighting at home
I live in a converted Victorian flat in Chelsea. My living room has a Flemish-style chandelier; in the kitchen there’s a mix of downlights and our Asteroid suspension pendant above the table, while in my bedroom is my favourite Henley desk lamp in polished nickel.
My childhood home
I grew up in a 1930s semi in west London. My mother was a fan of Tiffany-style lights and I remember rooms that were warm with a soft glow. It inspired my philosophy that lighting should be stylish – not purely functional.
Chris’s top tip
Lights can look great in a photo but before buying always see them close up to check the finish and construction stand up to scrutiny.