Articles library

Resene AlabasterN96-006-099

Resene Half Stack

Resene Tea

Resene Roadster

Coloured by Resene

article categories

26 Lighting Design articles

Lighting Design

Clear all

Sort by

Local Makes Lighting Easy

The launch of Bright Light’s new Highline 05 luminaire just as New Zealand emerged from the Alert Level 4...04 August 20203 min read

A guiding light

Richie Rail: a range of illuminated handrails.15 July 20203 min read

Let in the light: how to improve natural light in the home

Let the sunshine in with these four tips to enhance natural light in the home. 09 June 20204 min read

Light up your world

Creating the perfect lighting scheme for your home. 08 April 202012 min read

6 smart lighting products not to miss

Bring your home into the future and automate your lighting with these smart products. 25 March 20204 min read

Harnessing the sun: 6 stunning ways to illuminate the night with sustainable outdoor light

Energy-efficient bulbs and solar lights make outdoor lighting more sustainable and eco-friendly than ever...16 March 20203 min read

All you need to know about colour temperature and lighting

Coherent colour temperature is the secret behind great lighting design. Here’s how to use it. 06 March 20203 min read

How to design feature lighting for your home

Feature lighting can inject class and charisma into any space. Here’s how to take your home lighting to the...02 March 20207 min read

iGuzzini: an immersive lighting design experience

A globally renowned interactive lighting experience has officially opened in New Zealand, and it’s one not...28 January 20202 min read

The ultimate guide to home theatre lighting design

Do you have a home theatre or media room? 21 January 20202 min read

5 creative ways to light up your bedroom

Well-chosen bedroom lighting designs will complement the home’s inner sanctum as much as a fine piece of...08 November 20192 min read

Lighting design: different style ideas for lighting above your dining table

Alongside the obvious practical function of lighting, lighting design provides a further avenue to enhance a...30 October 20192 min read

Enhancing the architecture of retail spaces

Designing spaces that capture people’s attention, draw customers into a sense of comfort is at the forefront of retail lighting design...04 October 20194 min read

Beauty in light: the modern luminaire

From stepping stones of light along a hallway to the ambiance of firelight, recessed downlighting has never...11 September 20193 min read

PDL timber light switches: a new natural and effortless look for your interior

Timber is a timeless, natural material but it’s one that isn’t commonly used in conjunction with...31 August 20193 min read

Shine a light: Bespoke LED mirrors and LED mirror cabinets

Built in mirror or cabinetry lighting is generally not something we think of as permanent but with the latest technology, the average user could expect these lights to last for decades...15 August 20193 min read

Designed for New Zealand: the best in outdoor lighting

Illuminating the outdoors in New Zealand requires specialist knowledge and materials. Whether it’s harsh...22 June 20193 min read

Shining a light on the modern workplace

The workplace as we know it is changing, and fast. A result mainly of a new, agile workforce, the...18 June 20193 min read

A true collaboration: creating the Hoyts EntX acoustic walls

Forman Building Systems (FBS), a specialist distributor of insulation, acoustic products, ceilings and interior wall systems, played a large part in this ground-breaking development. The company was briefed by Ignite Architects to provide a complex, technical engineering and acoustic solution for the walls of the Hoyts EntX theatres, some of which are an enormous 13 metres high...09 May 20193 min read

Creating a cohesive interior through lighting

Lighting is a key ingredient when considering the design of a home or commercial interior. Amelia Melbourne-Hayward of ArchiPro recently discussed how to use the latest trends in lighting to create a cohesive interior with Ben Lewis of Trenzseater, an award-winning New Zealand furniture and interior design company...15 April 20194 min read

How to stop the glare at work

Office workers the world over will be able to attest to the impact that glare and sitting under a blaring fluorescent tube of light for eight hours a day has on their productivity and wellbeing...13 November 20183 min read

The lighting innovation that will help you sleep

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how blue light can interrupt circadian rhythms and it has given LED...28 September 20185 min read

Shaping spaces: visual comfort

Light plays an emotional role in the way spaces are defined and experienced by those who use them. It is the...08 June 20182 min read

A mix of art and science: illuminating a new profession

Architecture is an ancient profession, along with carpentry and the trades. But lighting designers are a...18 July 20173 min read

Behind the blade

Imagine a space illuminated by barely visible downlights that seamlessly bathe the whole room in light.The...03 May 20173 min read

Light years ahead: the beauty of LED lighting and new architectural lighting trends

For those fortunate to be contemplating building, the advance in LED lighting technology is now delivering...31 August 20164 min read

Full screen