Oversize pendants are fantastic for creating a human scale in a large space, and usually, industrial style is used in large spaces to break them up and give them personality. So think BIG when choosing your pendants - and with all those hard surfaces, think fabric too - it'll help control the noise levels in your exposed brick/concrete room.
Read moreStars in our eyes...
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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Read moreLIGHTING - in the Kitchen Cupboard
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!
Read moreUP-Lighting at HOME
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.
Read moreThe carbon obsession...
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
Read moreAUTHENTIC LIGHT LAUNCH
MINT Lighting launched Adele's first book - AUTHENTIC LIGHT - Made in Melbourne (you can buy a copy here now) to a crowd of over 60 designers and design lovers with live music and champagne. It was a fantastic night all round, and a wonderful display of the talented designers of Melbourne.
Read moreBedroom Lighting Inspo and Ideas!
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.
Read moreMINT's World Leading Residential Lighting Specialist @ Guangzhou Light Fair 2017
MINT lighting designer Adele went to Guangzhou, CHINA for the Messe Frankfurt Light Fair earlier this month and shared her knowlege with over 100 Chinese designers and manufacturers everything she's learnt about creating the right emotional atmosphere in homes with light.
Read moreWhy you should buy Authentic Design
The tide is changing on the Replica market, and that's good news for everyone. Local designers create beautiful lights all the time - and once you know how to find them, you'll discover that unique, locally made design is just as cost effective as the fakes - with the added bonus of a heart felt feel good factor too!
Read moreAmbience for Function or Function for Ambience?
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.
Read moreEasy Ways to Fix that Gloomy Room for Winter!
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.
Read more5 Lighting Trends for 2017
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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