Notes on light, wood and rooms.

• Lighting guides14 min read Bedroom Lighting Ideas: Layers, Warmth and Control Bedroom lighting ideas that work: how to layer ambient, reading and accent light, place fittings around the bed and choose warm colour temperatures. 7 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides12 min read Sloped Ceiling Lighting: What Works and How to Hang It How to light a sloped ceiling: pendants that hang true, flush fittings, wall and floor light, safe wiring and colour temperature, with practical measurements. 6 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides13 min read Bespoke Lighting in the UK: What It Means and How to Commission It What bespoke lighting means, how it differs from standard fittings, what you can customise and how a UK commission works, from drawings to installation. 5 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides13 min read Kitchen Lighting Layout: Where Every Light Should Go Plan a kitchen lighting layout that works: three layers, downlight spacing, island pendants, open-plan zoning, circuits and colour, with measurements in cm. 4 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides12 min read Lights with a Dimmer Switch: How to Choose and Fit Them How to pair lights with a dimmer switch: LED compatibility, leading and trailing edge, minimum loads, when to call an electrician, and dimmable wooden lights. 3 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides13 min read Office Lighting Design: A Practical Guide to Light That Works How to plan office lighting design: light levels, glare control, colour temperature, daylight, controls and fixtures for home offices and commercial workplaces. 2 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides14 min read Commercial Pendant Lighting: How to Specify It Well How to choose commercial pendant lighting for offices, restaurants, hotels and retail: light levels, glare, drop heights, colour and safe installation. 1 November 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides13 min read Oversized Pendant Lighting: How to Choose, Size and Hang One How to choose oversized pendant lighting: sizing rules, hanging heights, options for high ceilings and stairwells, and how to specify a bespoke wooden pendant. 31 October 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides14 min read Dining Table Lighting: How to Light It Well How to light a dining table: pendant height and size, layered light, warm dimmable LEDs and task lighting, with practical rules for homes and commercial spaces. 30 October 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides5 min read When Lighting Becomes Architecture: Designing Light as a Spatial Tool In contemporary architecture, a curious shift is underway. Lighting is no longer treated as a functional layer added after spaces are designed. Instead, light is becoming... 20 September 2026Read the article
• News2 min read Show Us Your IVYLUX We'd love to see IVYLUX in your home. Share a photo for a chance to win one of three new IVYLUX table lamps. 13 September 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides3 min read Lighting an Overhead Pool Table Camera: Why Perimeter Lighting Wins Center-mounted table lights get in the way of overhead cameras and cast uneven shadows across the felt. Perimeter LED lighting fixes both problems — clearing the... 11 September 2026Read the article
• Lighting guides4 min read Why Wood? Why More People Are Choosing Real Wood Again For many years, modern homes became more focused on convenience, price and mass production. 28 August 2026Read the article
• Events & shows3 min read LIT Lighting Design Awards 2026: An Opportunity for Lighting Designers The LIT Lighting Design Awards 2026 is now open to lighting designers, product designers, manufacturers and emerging designers from around the world. 13 August 2026Read the article
• Events & shows2 min read Harrogate Woodworking Show 2026: A Must-Visit Event for Interior Designers The Harrogate Woodworking Show 2026 is set to take place from 13–15 November at the Great Yorkshire Event Centre, bringing together the very best of craftsmanship,... 7 August 2026Read the article
• Events & shows2 min read Exploring the Future of Lighting at LiGHT26 We are delighted to announce that the IVYLUX team will be attending LiGHT26, the UK's leading exhibition dedicated to high-end lighting design and specification. The event... 2 August 2026Read the article
• Events & shows3 min read Clerkenwell Design Week 2027: Discover Bespoke Lighting Solutions for Your Next Interior Project Planning to visit Clerkenwell Design Week 2027? Discover why the UK's leading design festival is the perfect place to explore bespoke lighting solutions, handcrafted design and... 2 August 2026Read the article
• Events & shows3 min read Decorex 2026: Where Interior Designers Discover Tomorrow's Luxury Interiors Discover the latest luxury interior design trends showcased at Decorex 2026. Explore how bespoke wooden lighting, sustainable craftsmanship and architectural design are shaping the future of... 2 August 2026Read the article

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