When creating a lighting scheme for a space, one of the key considerations is the vital role that lighting plays in interior design. Lighting integrates with the overall interior design to seamlessly highlight architectural features, maximise heights, accentuate key furniture or artwork, and balance the space to create the right atmosphere. Here are Truly Lighting’s key considerations on the role …

When lighting a space, there are three main layers of lighting that a designer introduces and balances to create a harmonious home. These are ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. Taking into account these three types of lighting allows your space to be utilised in various ways to set the right illumination for functions, tasks and ambience in different …

While display lighting has traditionally been more commonplace in galleries, museums and retail settings, more homeowners are embracing this element of lighting within their domestic setting. This is particularly true for those who have art, collectables or artefacts that they want to showcase and be able to appreciate more within the home.  There are some key areas to consider when …

When lighting your garden or outdoor space, it is important to follow a similar design to your interiors. The garden is often an extension of your home, and therefore the lighting design should follow the same layout and effects to create a harmonious balance between interior and exterior. A garden can be broken down into key elements, such as walls, …

Some of the most beautiful yet challenging projects involve lighting heritage buildings. The biggest complication is preserving and respecting the elements of the building which make the location significant, whether that is the structure, an artifact, or an architectural or historical feature. Here are Truly Lighting’s top tips on how to create sympathetic lighting schemes for heritage projects: Select discrete products …

When it comes to lighting your home, each room has unique functions and aesthetics that must be considered as part of the lighting design. Light is a crucial and creative tool that can be utilised in varied ways throughout different areas of the home to set the right illumination for functions, tasks and ambience. With smart lighting, there are even …

At Truly Lighting, we are always on the lookout for the latest trends, technologies, and designs in the world of lighting. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most exciting developments in the industry and how they are shaping the future of lighting. LED Lighting One of the biggest trends in lighting is the increasing use of …

Kitchens are one of the most used rooms within the home. They get used several times every day, sometimes for prolonged periods, especially if they also offer a dining function. As well as the frequency of use, they are inhabited at all points of the day; the morning for breakfast, through to the night time when getting a drink before …

We may not immediately think of childrens’ bedrooms when we consider lighting design, but how a youngster’s room is lit is very important. As children get older, they spend more time in their bedroom, so it is important that the environment is right for playing, learning, relaxing and sleeping. Here are Truly Lighting’s top considerations for lighting your child’s bedroom. …

It is sometimes easy to assume hallways and stairs don’t need much attention when it comes to décor and lighting. While it is true that we don’t spend a lot of time in them, they are simply there to either enter the property or move between floors, getting the look right will ensure these spaces are an integral part of …