Embrace Summer at Home
How natural and artificial light are balanced has a significant impact on how each room in the home feels. With that in mind, we’ve put together a few simple, subtle lighting changes to help you make the most of the lighter, longer days of summer.
How do I make my home feel lighter and brighter in summer?
Start by removing anything that blocks natural light. Swapping thick and heavy curtains to sheer and lightweight options in neutral linen colours will help reflect natural light and create a light and airy feel. Additionally, choose lighting fixtures that complement the natural light without overpowering it. Focus on areas that lack direct sunlight, such as corners and corridors.
What's the easiest way to refresh a room's lighting for summer?
Changing a lampshade is one of the most effective and underused approaches. For instance, swapping a dark shade for a lighter option instantly brightens up a room. Often overlooked, lampshades provide a quick and effective way to change the feel of a space.
How do I bring the outside into my home this summer?
Incorporate natural elements into your home decor to seamlessly blend the outdoors with the inside. Choose pieces with a raw finish and organic tones such as lighting from our Origins Collection. The earthiness of these ceramic lamps create a calming ambiance, ideal for laid-back living during the hotter months.
Look for fixtures made from ceramic, stone or raw-finish materials in organic, earthy tones. These sit comfortably alongside indoor plants, woven textiles and other natural elements. Our Origins Collection works particularly well here - the ceramic bodies suit the slower pace of summer living.
How do I introduce colour into a scheme for summer?
A bold lamp can uplift the overall design of any scheme. Add pops of colour to a room with a pair of coloured table lamps such as Juno. The green glass is a classic finish that can feel fresh for summer.
Are dimmer switches worth it?
They're one of the more practical changes you can make, especially in summer. The shift from long bright evenings to after-dark takes longer, and a fixed lighting scheme can feel either too harsh early on or too dim once the light drops. Dimmers give you control over that transition without needing separate lamps or bulbs for different times of day.
How do I light an outdoor space for summer evenings?
Portable table lamps are a great, practical solution for outdoor lighting and can be moved to wherever it's most useful: the centre of a dining table, alongside a low seating arrangement, or beside a chair at the end of the evening.
If you’re selecting lighting for outdoor use, it’s important to check the IP rating. IP (Ingress Protection) indicates how well a product is sealed against moisture and dust - the higher the rating, the more resistant it is to the elements. For outdoor spaces, an IP44 rating is typically suitable, offering protection from splashes. For example, our Selene portable table lamps are IP44-rated, making them well suited to outdoor use. They offer a soft, ambient glow while maintaining a refined, sculptural presence that feels just as at home indoors as it does outside.
By making these subtle lighting changes, you can embrace the essence of summer without requiring a complete redesign.