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Tag: Lighting advice and inspiration

If there’s one area of the home that can make the biggest difference (and one that’s often overlooked) it’s lighting. For all your lighting advice and inspiration information, get it right here on Style Curator.

From how to design a lighting plan for your home when building or renovating. We have dedicated, in-depth articles to help you get it right first time.

There are articles on everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom. From the experts in the know, we chat all things lighting in the bathroom to make sure you don’t regret a thing once your room is complete!

A well-considered lighting plan is a must. Whether you’re simply renovating a zone of your home, undertaking a new build, or even a larger project. You will find articles on Style Curator from experts in the know. Like an Illumination Scientist! We chat to a serious expert who’s dedicated his career to lighting and is one of the few people in Australia who comes so highly qualified to talk on the subject. Want expert advice on lighting? We have it!

Lighting advice and inspiration galore, such as… did you know about the 3 type of lighting? How to use them and where? We’ll help you out! We have the latest in lighting trends and inspiration.

Want to know where to locate your lights in a new home or renovation? We get expert advice on the dos and don’ts. There’s 10 electrical lighting things to consider when building. As well as how to light your kitchen, showing the different kitchen lighting options.

Get all your lighting advice right here on Style Curator.

Electrician advice 10 best electrical improvements when renovating

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When building or renovating, it’s easy to focus on the visual aspects of your project — developing a colour scheme, selecting materials, and perfecting...

How to design a lighting plan for your home: 3 types...

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We're the first to admit that up until a few years ago, we were completely clueless when it came to lighting. Yet the more...

DIY lights and lamps: Stylish lighting you can make yourself

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Never underestimate the power of good lighting. Lighting in a room is like the icing on the cake. It can make or break a...

Top 7 glass ball feature lights: Shop the latest lighting trend

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The newest lighting trend is here and it's all about glass ball feature lights! From sleek and minimal to OTT clusters, it's hard to...

Big W hacks to organise or add affordable style to your...

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There are few things we enjoy more than styling and organising the home... except perhaps finding a good bargain. So when you combine all...

21 decorating hacks for rental properties

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Just because you’re renting doesn’t mean you need to settle for someone else’s design style. We’re sharing 21 clever and cheap tricks to create...

Light locations in a new home? Expert advice on the dos...

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Lighting and electrical advice is among the most sought-after content on our blog! Lately we've noticed a lot of searches for ‘tips on light...

Home interior lighting: 5 strategies for ambience and functionality

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When it comes to interior design, lighting plays many roles — functionality, aesthetic appeal, mood and ambience, safety and navigation, and the list goes...

11 best DIY minimalist decor: Make trending home decor

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Minimalism and minimalist decor have been trending in recent years and is one of the biggest design influences of 2023! Here at Style Curator,...

Everything you need to know about lighting your bathroom

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If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from building and renovating, it’s that you can’t underestimate the impact of great lighting. Skimp on lighting and...

Wall light guide: Rules and trends around using wall lights from...

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Recently a reader requested advice on using wall lights around the home, wanting to know the rules and trends. Of course, we called in...

Design inspo: Beautiful bohemian living rooms and how to pull off...

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The bohemian style is taking over interiors and why not?! It's a melting pot of colour, texture and pattern that embraces a blending of...

5 signs your home needs to be rewired before renovating

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Home renovation — it’s a process that can be both extensive and expensive. But done right, it can also be incredibly rewarding on both...

10 electrical and lighting things to consider when building

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It isn't until you build a new home or undertake a major renovation that you realise just how much goes into construction! And an...

10 stylish floor lamps, from luxe to less

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On the hunt for a stylish floor lamp? With the days getting shorter — and colder! — embracing more moody lighting is a fab...

DIY heart wall light: Make a sweet wall light for your...

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Scroll through Instagram or flick through any children interior's mag and you'll quickly see versions of heart wall lights pop up. With many costing...

Trend alert: Basket pendant lights and where to shop our faves

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Basket pendant lights are seriously on trend right now. We're seeing them pop up in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms and even outdoor living spaces....

What height to hang pendant lights?

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Ever wondered what height to hang pendant lights? Pendants are such a beautiful addition to your home — adding drama, interest or luxe-factor to any...

10 of the best lighting fixtures… that won’t break the bank!

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A decision I agonised over for a long time when building our house (and am still deciding on now as I look into floor...

Experimental and playful design pieces from YOS studio

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Clean lines, simple shapes and beautiful style. Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to up and coming designer, Geri Sloyan from YOS...

The Etsy Design Awards — creative talent from around the world

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An award celebrating the best creative talent from around the world — we'll get behind that! The Etsy Design Awards, or #TheEtsies, is Etsy's...

Architectural lighting by designer Ross Gardam

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When Australian designer Ross Gardam works his magic, a simple light fixture becomes a thing of visual beauty. He takes lighting to the next...

Stylist-approved tips to add cosiness to open plan homes

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Supported by Denman Prospect Increasingly new homes embrace open-plan design. While open-plan living suits modern lifestyles, vast open spaces can come at a cost of...

What downlights to use in a contemporary home?

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In the past week, I've received an unusually large number of emails about downlights. Many readers have asked what downlights we used in our...