Lighting That Feels Intentional You want the lighting in your home to feel intentional, but that doesn't have to mean it feels serious. In fact, some of the most welcoming homes are the ones that feel playful, expressive and full of personality, a...
You want the lighting in your home to feel intentional, but that doesn't have to mean it feels serious.
In fact, some of the most welcoming homes are the ones that feel playful, expressive and full of personality, and quirky lighting is one of the easiest ways to achieve exactly that.
From colourful lamp bases and sculptural silhouettes to natural materials like rattan, ceramic and glass, unusual lighting introduces an artistic element to your home while at the same time creating warmth and atmosphere.
And then?
Add fairy lights.
Whether your style is bold and maximalist or calm and pared-back, fairy lights have a magical ability to transform a room from functional to fabulous in the time it takes to hang them.
Trust us, there's no need to wait for Christmas. Fairy lights look good at any time of year, whether you're styling them indoors or out.
There's nothing quite like fairy lights for creating atmosphere.
Whether draped across shelves, wrapped around mirrors or styled in glass jars, they add instant warmth and sparkle to your home.
Warm white fairy lights feel soft and elegant, while colourful versions bring playful maximalist energy.
Fairy lights also work brilliantly as part of a layered lighting scheme, and have the added bonus of making your home feel professionally styled.
If we’re talking lighting, we need to talk lightbulbs.
The right bulb can completely change the look and feel of a room, combining style with practicality in the best way.
LED bulbs are energy-efficient and long-lasting, plus they come in a huge variety of hues and designs, making them a feature of your home décor in their own right, particularly the clear designs that showcase the inner filament of the bulb.
They add vintage-inspired charm to exposed fittings and statement lamps, bringing instant nostalgia and character to your lighting scheme.
Shape matters too.
For example:
Small detail, huge impact.
When it comes to creating a cosy, inviting home, warm lighting is your go-to.
Warm white bulbs - typically between 2700K and 3000K on the Kelvin scale - create a soft golden glow that instantly makes a room feel calmer and more welcoming.
Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms and hallways, warm lighting softens harsh edges and creates a cocooning atmosphere that's welcome at any time of day.
And when you pair warm bulbs with fairy lights?
Magical.
The living room should feel both relaxing and social, which makes layering your lighting especially important.
Try:
Smart bulbs with adjustable colour temperatures are brilliant too, allowing you to switch from bright daytime lighting to cosy evening mood lighting in seconds.
Outdoor spaces deserve just as much lighting love as the inside of your home.
String lights instantly transform gardens, patios and balconies into welcoming spaces for relaxing or entertaining long after sunset.
Style outdoor lights:
Solar-powered festoon lights and lanterns are particularly brilliant - sustainable, stylish and wonderfully fuss-free.
Hallways and landings are often overlooked, but thoughtful lighting makes these transitional spaces feel warm and welcoming too.
Add:
Even the smallest lighting details can completely shift the atmosphere.
The right combination of lightbulbs, fairy lights and quirky lighting has the power to transform your home.
From warm layered lighting in the living room to glowing garden string lights and statement lamps full of personality, lighting helps create spaces that feel inviting, expressive and entirely your own.
Go soft and romantic, bold and playful or somewhere beautifully in between - there’s always a lighting style to match the mood.
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Fairy lights and string lights are a dream when it comes to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The possibilities are endless...drape them over shelves, weave them through headboards or staircase banisters, or coil them inside glass jars for a pretty table or mantelpiece decoration. Weatherproof versions are perfect for the garden, especially if they're solar-powered or cable-free, and turn an unassuming outdoor space into an enchanting nook in no time. They’re ideal for creating cosy bedrooms (for younger children, teens and adults alike) and festive décor, adding warmth and charm to any space.
The good news is that most fairy lights now use energy-efficient LED bulbs, which consume very little electricity. Compared to traditional Christmas lights,LED lights are far more cost-effective and safer for long-term or daily use, making them a sustainable and beautiful lighting choice.
This is the question we ask ourselves every single December, as we stare glumly at the rat's nest of fairy lights we somehow failed to put away properly last Christmas. To (properly) store fairy lights or string lights, wind them gently around a piece of cardboard or a spool before storing. This prevents tangling and damage, and will definitely cut down on the swearing the next time you need to use them.
Although fairy lights with LED bulbs are generally safe to leave on overnight, we'd always err on the side of caution and recommend you turn them off. LED lights produce minimal heat and use low voltage, making them a safer option than traditional Christmas lights, but still...it's the flick of a switch for greater peace of mind.
Yes, LED lightbulbs use significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs. LED bulbs are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and emit less heat, making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective choice for everyday lighting in any home.
Vintage LED bulbs, such as filament styles, look best in exposed fixtures like glass orbs, industrial-style lamps, cage pendants or simply as an exposed bulb in a minimalist fitting. We sell an LED lightbulb with a 'squirrel cage' filament, which is a design classic we love, and looks fabulous in a set of three pendant lights over a kitchen island, for example.