Sophie Tucker

The secret to great lighting is layering, and pairing pendants with lamps is a great way to achieve a mix of task, accent and ambient lighting. But with so many options to choose from, without the right advice or design vision, you may end up with an unwanted mish-mash of styles.

In modern times, the dining room has become much more than a place to eat; it’s also used for working, studying and other tasks. Getting the lighting right in a multifunctional space is all about balance. Our lighting designers have put together some simple rules to follow to make your dining room shine in any situation.

As we head into the New Year, a lot of us get the urge to give our homes a fresh new look. But if you’re not reno ready, you can still make a huge difference to the way your home looks and feels just by updating your lighting! To help you get started, we’ve put together our favourite lighting hacks that are simple and super easy to implement.

From ugly duckling to the prettiest house on the street, Beacon Lighting has been super proud to play our part in this incredible transformation from Three Birds Renovations.

Just like you’d draw up a blueprint before constructing a building’s walls, it’s important to plan your entire lighting design before you start installing downlights. Too many downlights can make a room feel cold and sterile, while installing them in the wrong spot can create annoying shadows. That’s why we recommend starting with a lighting plan that includes a mix of downlights, pendants and lamps, which gives you more control over how a room looks and feels.

Beacon Lighting was excited to be lighting partners with the creative ladies at Three Birds Renovations as they took on the task of transforming a rundown river shack, complete with caravan, into the ultimate modern weekender.

As Australia’s lighting specialists, Beacon Lighting knows the important role lighting plays in making your home feel warm and inviting. Unfortunately, far too often, we’re seeing homes lit with a million downlights that while, functional, are far from fashionable. So if you want to avoid creating a space that looks and feels more like an office space or a dental surgery, take note of what not to do!

Once again power costs look set to soar, and given that another summer scorcher is on the way, staying cool with air conditioning can be an expensive exercise.