INTERIORS
This page Source interesting homewares, such as this Elsted chair, £375, and Warnham floor lamp, £109, at Mood Collections
“it can be really effective to embrace the darkness of the nooks and crannies by using a bold colour, such as Down Pipe or Inchyra Blue, to create a really dramatic feel. It’s best to use only one colour in the room – taking it onto the ceiling to minimise any sharp lines of contrast between walls and ceiling colour. This will help to make the room feel bigger.” Touches of brighter colour can also be added in with well-thought out fixtures, such as Castrad’s period-style radiators, which come in a host of hues and metallic finishes; window dressings, such as the chic shutters from California Shutters; or the pretty printed blinds at iLiv. The new collection of furniture and accessories at interiors specialist Mood Collections is based around the power of light. “Pale colour schemes reflect
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LIGHTBULB MOMENT and emphasise natural light for a bright and airy space you can enjoy,” says the brand. “Muted colours and pops of pastel have become a new, modern neutral in the home. What’s more, your choice of lighting, particularly in loft or basement rooms, can ensure that the space will feel cosy and inviting. Opt for stylish bedside table lamps that create a feature with a soft, subtle glow and consider introducing floor lamps to the bedroom for the ultimate cosy reading corner.” Of course, the right lighting can transform the look and feel of a room. Martin Waller, founder of Andrew Martin Interiors, gives his advice: “Layer lighting and use multiple light sources to make a room versatile. Opt for dramatic pendants as your main source of light and pair with statement table lamps to create an atmospheric mood. Wall lights
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SØREN RAVN CHRISTENSEN, CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF VITA COPENHAGEN, ON LIGHTING
A key consideration for lighting is to ensure it looks beautiful even when not switched on. Ensure there are plenty of secondary lights in corners and along walls, as well as one or two pendants above the centre of the desired area where you would like to focus the most attention. Lights have the function of making things visible when it is dark, but also making the interiors look inviting.
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