Lighting

Franklite is celebrating a very prestigious milestone this year, its 50th year in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-quality decorative lighting. Over the years Franklite has manufactured exquisite products for the retail, commercial and hospitality markets including bespoke project designs.

With new product ranges in the pipeline for 2023, Franklite is excited to introduce the Galaxy range. A comprehensive range of single and multi-drop suspensions in satin nickel or matt gold finish with clear or black cable. This versatile range comprises spherical shaped glasses in two sizes and up to four colours. The glasses can be uniform or inter-mingled for a unique combination.

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Raku Collection by Ceramicah

Photographer Credit: Elizabeth Carababas www.ceramicah.com www.johncullenlighting.com www.keyinterioranddesigns.com

The Raku Collection is a limited edition series of Tera Lamps made using a special firing technique that results in a completely unique combination of colours and textures. Inspired by the vibrancy of the Earth, the intention was for every piece to feel as if it had been pulled from a volcano, still burning with colour and life. Timeless in both their shape and finish, they provide more than just light but are sculptural pieces of art that enhance the mood of any environment.

Ceramicah is a Los Angeles based studio founded by Micah Blyckert and Alexandra Cadiz. At the root of each Ceramicah piece is Micah’s curiosity for how things work, supreme attention to detail and focus on materiality and precision, having spent over a decade honing his craft to produce bespoke products in which every aspect is considered and designed. The Raku Collection is no exception to this and is Ceramicah’s most exclusive and unique collection yet.

Surrounded by greenery, this seven-bedroom home takes its identity from nature in the form of ‘The Tree of Life’; a centre piece imported from Indonesia that acts in stark juxtaposition to the strong vertical and horizontal lines featured throughout the home. Lighting design was introduced throughout to enhance the features of this stunning villa. The brief was to seamlessly integrate the lighting within the natural organic features to add impact and drama along with soft and delicate warmth to each space. The scheme that John Cullen Lighting has developed seamlessly disappears into the structure, so that just the effects can be seen rather than the light sources. It plays well with the natural textures, creating an inviting space from room to room.

The brief was to take inspiration from the client, location, apartment and nearby Hyde Park and transform the apartment into a sophisticated space to enjoy. Through bespoke lighting pieces, items, soft colours and brighter inserts of soft furnishings with colour, the designer achieved a project which is decadent and sophisticated yet playful and fun. Elements of pieces, colours or soft furnishings each encapsulate the client’s personality; young and sophisticated.

The apartment overlooks Hyde Park which inspired the designer to ensure there were sustainable elements involved in the project. They reused elements of the existing furnishings including doors and ensured that they were repurposing objects where able to and achieve the same result - if not better - as purchasing something new. Incorporating a sustainable angle into all projects and utilising the supply chain works incredibly well.

All of the light fittings are hand blown Murano glass pieces from Venice. Each one completely individual with so much colour, movement, and personality.

Christopher Hyde Lighting announces three new collections

Christopher Hyde Lighting is excited to introduce three new 2022 collections. These eclectic collections of table lamps, pendants and wall lights feature both contemporary and classic designs.

In continuation of the luxurious style of the Christopher Hyde brand these collections, like all the others, use first class materials offering only the finest quality.

Designed using a muted colour palette, the ceramic table lamps incorporate touches of gold and brushed silver finishes paired with beautiful silk, textured shades. This collection includes various geometric shaped bases which complement both contemporary and more traditional style interiors.

The craftsmanship of the hand blown ‘Teardrop’ means that each pendant is entirely unique. With the ombre effect glass and teardrop design these pendants have been added to the Christopher Hyde contemporary range. The ‘Wave’ wall light is designed with soft elongated curves and is available in a number of exquisite finishes. The tiered design of these wall lights add depth and dimension as well as create a beautiful illumination of light.

The new lights are on display in Christopher Hyde’s Chelsea Harbour showroom. For more information about the new and current collections please contact sales@christopherhyde.com or +44 (0)20 7351 0863.