At the other end of the spectrum we find these magnificent light art installations, sometimes created for a special event, and in some commercial projects, fibreoptics are used to create amazing, dramatic interactive experiences for people.
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Installing light inside your cupboards is fantastic for functionality, and also means you need less light in the room overall because any “detail work” you do is task lit. Brilliant! If you plan for this early enough in your project, it’s also a very cheap, simple solution. Forget to plan for it however, and you might find it costs a bit more to get the cables to the right place. Never lose that favourite pair of shoes, or tin of soup again!
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Throwing light up onto your ceiling is a spectacular way of making your rooms feel larger and more open. Instead of having all that light screaming down at you from downlights, if you select a high performing, minimal wall light, you can fill an entire room, that may have taken 6 downlights, with beautiful light from one or two uplights.
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Over the last few years, we've seen the "Carbon" or "Edison" lamp explode into the marketplace. Whilst we understand the attraction, there are a few things worth knowing about this style of light globe (lamp) to make the best selection for your home or project
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Bedrooms are one of the most personal spaces in our homes. They are our sanctuary. Bedroom lighting however, is often overlooked, leaving people with (usually) 4 standard layout downlights glaring down on them. Check out MINT's light story about bedroom trends in lighting.
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The difference between lighting that is designed for your home and light which is installed purely for function (downlights) is the exquisite combination of beauty (ambience) and function that you can achieve with crafted light.
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Of course, if you want beautiful pieces that add to your interior style as well, there are as many styles, shapes and designs for table and floor lamps as there are lighting shops. Some will be a beautiful piece of art in your home that makes a little light, others will have been designed to produce as much light as possible and have a dramatic impact on your room. The choice is ultimately yours.
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Decorative Lighting trends come and go - at the moment I'm reliably informed that natural materials - stone, marble and rare metals are appearing in catalogues everywhere.
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The next stage will be the data captured and stored by our lighting - registering our patterns and using that information to intuit our needs. We've seen it in movies - and it will become part of our reality.
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When looking for the right decorative lights for this Scandi style, focus on lights that hide the globe completely, or at least shield it behind a texture glass. Scandi design is not about sparkle, it's about beautiful light, where and when you need it.
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This project is a great example of technical ingenuity and understanding of light in collaboration with talented interior design creating a beautiful, homely and ecologically sound home. Which just goes to prove – the right team can build the perfect results in any environment.
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Oliver Höglund and Ryan Roberts are the creative minds behind SØKTAS, and the company’s inception began in Oslo, Norway where they first met.
Oliver focuses on creating and designing the unique pieces, while Ryan operates the business.
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