Have you taken a trip to the country lately? I'm one of those lucky devils that grew up in a small town and the one thing I miss most is the incredible starry nights. Thousands upon thousands of stars, big bold moons and shooting stars. The reason we don't get this spectacular show in metro areas is due to light pollution.
Lighting can be magical, yep magical. Uplighters on architectural details, pinspot down lights above paintings, led strip on staircases, lamps or pendants to highlight a statement piece of furniture can create a whimsical illusion with just a flush of light.
Artworks are among the few purchases in ours homes that grow with us and stand the test of time. Homeware styles come and go but a well-chosen painting or sculpture is often something that will never be replaced and will evolve with your homes style.
One of the most important parts of your workplace environment is the lighting. It can either help you feel alert and productive, or sleepy and languid.
Whether you’re building a new home or remodelling your current space, lighting is one of those often overlooked factors that has a huge impact on the mood that emanates from each room.
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of room design, and oftentimes one of the most overlooked. The intensity and type of lighting in a room can play a huge part in the intensity and type of emotions you feel
You’ve made up your mind that a ceiling fan or two is the best cooling option for your home. Excellent move – air conditioning’s way too expensive to run all the time and the days of extreme summer heat are increasing.
So, which one to pick? White, black, colonial, industrial – there are hundreds of ceiling fans on the market. Thankfully there’s one expert team here at Urban Lighting. We’re going to simplify the process with the tips and tricks that we apply to choosing the perfect ceiling fan.
When downlights first came to prominence, we marvelled at their beautiful recessed design and the amount of light you could get from one little spot in the ceiling. Homes across Australia started showcasing the grid-like patterns of downlights.
There really is something about light that mesmerises and transforms the human spirit. Tourists chase the bright Aussie sun for its warm, healthy properties. Outdoor barbies roll on longer when soft globes light into the night. It was only natural then, to put this happiness on a string, which these days is famously known as festoon lighting.
Wabi Sabi is hard to define, not necessarily and style or an object but a feeling. At the core Wabi Sabi speaks to your surrounding environment and is there to remind you that everything natural is impermanent, imperfect and incomplete. Finding the beauty in the imperfect, whether it be a place, person or thing, by removing the impossible task of pursuing perfection it leaves space for what is important. When thinking in terms of how we decorate our homes, asymmetry, simplicity, modesty and minimalistic all come to mind.