Belinda

Clustered lighting used to be the remit of hospitality settings. Gracing the ceilings of bars, restaurants, and hotels, these lights made an astonishing style statement. But it wasn’t one that many of us considered for our homes. That many lights would be expensive. The wiring would be a nightmare to sort out. The whole thing felt highly impractical. But designers caught onto the interest and the trend. New formats were developed. And suddenly cluster pendants lights are the home lighting look that everyone wants.

The weather hasn’t been playing ball, but the longer nights are irrefutable proof that we’re heading slowly into autumn. And for many people, that will raise the annual question of whether they should invest in security lights. With budgets tights, outdoor lighting can feel like an unnecessary expense. So, what’s the case for buying security lights? What are their benefits? And do you really need them?

Ceiling fans aren’t that common in the UK. Our climate has historically rendered them unnecessary. But with changing weather patterns, more people are looking for ways to address the increasingly hot summer months. And ceiling fans present a simple, attractive, and relatively low-cost solution. But which ones are right for you?

2023 has been a year of big and bold décor trends. From Barbiecore to ‘dopamine dressing’. But there has also been another movement quietly making itself known – biophilic design. With a strong focus on bringing the natural world into the home, biophilic design is all about serenity and the use of natural materials and colours to create a calming, relaxing environment.

Reading can be one of life’s great pleasures. It provides an opportunity to escape your lived experience and explore endless lives, worlds, and adventures. But whether you’re doing it for business or pleasure, reading with the wrong lighting is not only uncomfortable, but can cause a range of health problems. Including headaches and eye strain. Which is why good reading lights are a great investment for your home. But how do you choose the right reading light for you?

Picture lights are one of the most underused and most undervalued lighting solutions. And yet they hold so much potential for a home and can be used in a variety of ways. Bringing defined focus to specific features, they can transform humdrum corners of your home while improving practicality. Beautifully and subtly. So, let’s have a look at how you can make the most of these elegant fixtures.

It’s been a couple of really difficult years, financially. Almost all of us are feeling the pinch. And that can mean that doing even little things to improve or refresh your home can feel like an unnecessary extravagance. But if you’re a savvy shopper, you’ll know that clearance sections can be the best place to find a beautiful bargain that doesn’t break the budget.

Bedside lighting is really important. And yet too many of us are content to buy a cheap Anglepoise lamp and make the best of the situation. Which is a shame. Because, with a little thought, the right lighting can transform your bedroom into a space that is both fully functional and entirely restful.

Our outdoor spaces are never more important than in the summer months. Whether you’re throwing open your balcony doors to let the sultry air flow through or lingering in the garden after dark to enjoy the peace and solitude. But whatever outdoor spaces you have and however you use them, one thing is for certain: the right kind of lighting can be transformative.

Sometimes, it’s the simple things that make the biggest statements. And this year in bathrooms, if you’re not going big and bold with scenic colourscapes and decorative lighting, simplicity is the order of the season. Clean lines. Smooth shapes. And monochrome colouring. And Astro Lighting’s ‘Matt Black’ series fits right in.