Small spaces really benefit from good lighting, as it creates the appearance of the space being larger than it is. Layering the lighting is a great way to achieve this, as it creates a depth to the light rather than just illuminating from the top down. Hidden strip lights combine function with form, adding a soft glow while not taking …

Like all interior design elements, each year will bring new trends, ideas and popular designs. Truly Lighting always keeps up with latest trends, ensuring we can advise our clients on the latest developments, technologies and designs. Here’s our owner’s, Christina Nicolaides, look ahead to 2021. Hidden light sources Truly Lighting has discussed hidden light sources before, and the move towards …

Bedrooms can play an important role within the home. Aside from sleeping, it is the place for relaxing, either before bed or when you wake in the morning before you start your day. Lighting can make a significant difference to your circadian rhythm, the internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. So it is important to ensure your lighting supports …

When lighting large open spaces, the key is finding the right balance of enough light, while maintaining ambience and warmth. Truly Lighting has worked on some beautiful, larger spaces, including the communal areas such as the lobby and lounge areas of the Al Bustan Residences in Saudi Arabia. Here are some thoughts on how to approach larger, open spaces. Layering …

Having worked on a wide range of lighting projects, there has been a clear move towards discreet lighting, particular in residential settings. Unless there is a decorative element to the lighting, homeowners tend to favour hidden, subtle fittings. This means the lighting becomes an integral part of the design and décor, and works with it, not against it. Here are …

Bathrooms are such an important part of the home. Not only are they a very functional room in the house, they can also be a space to relax, take time out and unwind. We’ve surely all enjoyed a long soak in the tub, or an energising and refreshing shower. This balance between function and the need for ambience can be …

An important part of a lighting designer’s role is to research and specify lighting products & technology. As well as functional aspects such as luminaires and bulbs, there are also more decorative elements to source and specify. From chandeliers to pendants, wall lights to lamps, there are many amazing solutions out there for lighting designers to choose from to ensure …

For those of us that had home moving plans on our horizon before the Coronavirus pandemic, these may have been put on hold. Either we have reprioritised, reconsidered finances, or fallen back in love with our homes as we have spent a lot more time in them over the last few months. So as our thoughts turn to improving not …

With lockdown and the ongoing social distancing restrictions, we have all been at home more than ever over the past few months. With the home now being the place for most of our daily lives, whether working, relaxing, spending time with family or enjoying meals, lighting will have taken on a whole new role. Lighting is proven to affect our …

Many lighting designers enjoy the security of being employed, but plenty of others will have the drive and desire to start their own practice. That is exactly what led Christina Nicolaides, owner of Truly Lighting, to set up her own business over a decade ago. Here she shares her expert advice on starting your own practice. Experience is key It …