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 …

As Truly Lighting celebrates 10 successful years in business, it seemed timely to reflect on who we are, where we came from and what we offer our clients. Owned and operated by prominent lighting designer Christina Nicolaides, Truly Lighting is a fully independent lighting consultancy run from our boutique offices in London. Being independent means we can focus on you, our clients, not getting …

At Truly Lighting we believe the earlier a lighting designer is appointed on a project the better. The architect is usually the first consultant to be appointed, often followed by the interior designer and then the lighting designer. It is very important that we (the lighting consultant) are on board as early as possible as the lighting forms part of …

Truly Lighting’s owner, renowned lighting designer Christina Nicolaides, has a wealth of experience in creating schemes for leisure areas within a home. Having worked on many substantially-sized residential properties, including large country estates, she understands the key elements to a successful lighting design in a leisure area. Here are a few snippets from her expert knowledge. Leisure areas within the …

Creating a lighting scheme for a heritage building is a wonderful opportunity to enhance the architectural features whilst being sympathetic to the building. A good place to start is to think about how the building would have been lit years ago, most likely with candles, and enhance this by now using LEDs. Here is Truly Lighting’s approach to lighting a …