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Showing posts with label lighting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lighting. Show all posts
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
Vertigo Lamps by Constance Guisset
We are currently loving these Vertigo lights by talented designer Constance Guisset - so much so that we've got one in the studio at the moment! They are absolutely divine, pop in and see ours if you'd like!
Monday, 7 July 2014
Couchin Pendants by Foscarini
Feast your eyes on the amazing new collection of 'Couchin' pendants by Foscarini. Their liquid look hand blown glass, high gloss finish is simply divine - and they come in two beautiful earthy, retro tones. Our access in little old New Zealand to European product like this is increasing all the time, lucky lucky us!
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Tom Dixon - Copper Pendant
Tom Dixon is always creating objects of awe. This simplistic yet sophisticated and elegant copper pendant has got to be one of our favs. The pendant was designed to mimic the shape of a bubble floating on water, and was created by blowing the mold into an open-ended sphere.
Perfect for a little bit of wow factor in any setting.
Thursday, 5 September 2013
The Block NZ 2013
The Block NZ 2013 has had it's first set of room reveals - have you been sucked in to watching like we have?
All of the rooms featured great design elements, as well as some things that weren't so hot - Alisa and Cohen's sympathetic and classically styled bedroom highlighted some issues that we often find trip people up - particularly in period homes, so I thought they'd be worth a mention.
1) The window seat squabs looked plush and comfy - certainly a positive characteristic for a sunny spot that you'd want to spend a decent amount of time in! However when putting in bench/day bed or seat squabs, think really carefully about just how they will be used. Do you want to lie on them? If so, a single squab is the way to go as you won't find your rear end sinking into the gap between, or sliding around on split squabs! Are they going to be used predominantly for sitting? ie. on a bench seat round a dining table - if so, a single squab can create a banana effect when sat on in the middle, so cutting the squab down into smaller portions will create designated 'bums on seat' spaces without the ski slopes at either side.
2) It is common to be nervous about choosing large scale pieces of artwork or furniture for your home, but traditional rooms like Alisa and Cohen's bedroom cry out for items of similar large proportion. Don't be afraid to go big - a larger piece of artwork over their bed would have helped to close the gap between floor and ceiling. If all your furniture is low and your artwork small, the room will feel disjointed. Create balance with a combination of low, medium and high items that draw the eye around and up through the room, and the use of large, more solid pieces of furniture will create a visual anchor point in the space.
3) Following on from the above point on scale - when it comes to lighting, bigger is generally better!
In a room with a higher then average stud we find many clients underestimate the size of shade or fitting that works best. Just like high walls need larger furniture and artwork to fill them, a massive spatial void above your head requires a larger light fitting to balance the negative space! I think a simple, clean lined, brushed steel or antique bronze finished chandelier would have worked wonders in that room. What do you think?
Nikki
All of the rooms featured great design elements, as well as some things that weren't so hot - Alisa and Cohen's sympathetic and classically styled bedroom highlighted some issues that we often find trip people up - particularly in period homes, so I thought they'd be worth a mention.
1) The window seat squabs looked plush and comfy - certainly a positive characteristic for a sunny spot that you'd want to spend a decent amount of time in! However when putting in bench/day bed or seat squabs, think really carefully about just how they will be used. Do you want to lie on them? If so, a single squab is the way to go as you won't find your rear end sinking into the gap between, or sliding around on split squabs! Are they going to be used predominantly for sitting? ie. on a bench seat round a dining table - if so, a single squab can create a banana effect when sat on in the middle, so cutting the squab down into smaller portions will create designated 'bums on seat' spaces without the ski slopes at either side.
2) It is common to be nervous about choosing large scale pieces of artwork or furniture for your home, but traditional rooms like Alisa and Cohen's bedroom cry out for items of similar large proportion. Don't be afraid to go big - a larger piece of artwork over their bed would have helped to close the gap between floor and ceiling. If all your furniture is low and your artwork small, the room will feel disjointed. Create balance with a combination of low, medium and high items that draw the eye around and up through the room, and the use of large, more solid pieces of furniture will create a visual anchor point in the space.
3) Following on from the above point on scale - when it comes to lighting, bigger is generally better!
In a room with a higher then average stud we find many clients underestimate the size of shade or fitting that works best. Just like high walls need larger furniture and artwork to fill them, a massive spatial void above your head requires a larger light fitting to balance the negative space! I think a simple, clean lined, brushed steel or antique bronze finished chandelier would have worked wonders in that room. What do you think?
Nikki
Thursday, 11 July 2013
New In Store: Bright Sprout Pendant Lights
We are thrilled to be able to share with you the latest addition to our store this week - the Bright Sprout pendant lights straight out of Denmark.
As is always the way with Scandinavian design these bulb fittings are sleek, simple and beautifully made. They come in three finishes; oiled, soap finished or smoked, and with 3 metres of cord in a range of colours.
Imagine these staggered down your hallway, over your kitchen counter or wound around a hook and used as a bedside light... the options are endless!
We have introductory stock in store now so be quick to grab yourself a piece of great Danish design!
As is always the way with Scandinavian design these bulb fittings are sleek, simple and beautifully made. They come in three finishes; oiled, soap finished or smoked, and with 3 metres of cord in a range of colours.
Imagine these staggered down your hallway, over your kitchen counter or wound around a hook and used as a bedside light... the options are endless!
We have introductory stock in store now so be quick to grab yourself a piece of great Danish design!
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Delightfull - Lighting Love
We are always on the look-out for new design inspiration, and lighting company Delightfull is right up our alley!
From sleek table lamps inspired by Amy Winehouse to awesome vintage vibed typographic and numeric panel lights - this European company specialises in signature lights, lamps and pendants with a mid century or retro feel but injected perfectly into the 21st century.
From sleek table lamps inspired by Amy Winehouse to awesome vintage vibed typographic and numeric panel lights - this European company specialises in signature lights, lamps and pendants with a mid century or retro feel but injected perfectly into the 21st century.
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Te Kairanga Winery - An Interior Project
For the last four months we have been working away at our latest interior design project - the fit out of the tasting room at Te Kairanga Winery in Martinborough. This job has been mammoth, including specification of paint colours, the design of wine and merchandise display systems and custom furniture, layout arrangements, lighting specification and supply, designing various forms of signage using the new company branding, custom printing fabric for blinds and lampshades, and all the way through to the little things like supplying hanging baskets for the entry way. Phew! It's been a really fun, and really successful job. Here are some images for you to enjoy!
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Exciting New Arrivals
This morning we had an exciting delivery of industrial style lamps! These are all on their way out to the Wairarapa to be installed as part of an exciting project of ours... stay tuned to see images of the finished space!
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Lighten Up
Today we're bringing you a quick mini round up of our current favourite lamps, shades and pendants...
1: PS Maskros pendant - Mykea 2: 'Z' Lamp - Iko Iko 3: Fly - Backhouse 4: Urban pendant - Stacks 5: Joug Dandelion - esdesign 6: Nautilus shade - Iconic 7: Bebob pendant - Iconic 8: Chandelier Linea - Iconic 9: Dog lamp - Iconic 10: Tripode G5 floor lamp - ECC
1: PS Maskros pendant - Mykea 2: 'Z' Lamp - Iko Iko 3: Fly - Backhouse 4: Urban pendant - Stacks 5: Joug Dandelion - esdesign 6: Nautilus shade - Iconic 7: Bebob pendant - Iconic 8: Chandelier Linea - Iconic 9: Dog lamp - Iconic 10: Tripode G5 floor lamp - ECC
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