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Strategic lighting can work magic. Start with ceiling and wall lights, then add spotlights, floor lamps, pendant lighting and perhaps a chandelier? Everything you need is here

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Concealed lighting under the wall cabinetry washes down architecture, bathroom, bathroom design, black, white, tiles, vanity, Melonie Bayl-Smith, Andrew Lee, Bijl Architecture

Lighting the darkness

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In this kitchen, part of a new home countertop, benchtop, floor, interior design, kitchen, kitchen island, marble, boon team architects, white

Subtle emphasis

In this kitchen, part of a new home by Boon Team Architects, the bevelled kitchen island front is under-lit to emphasise the design. The subtle lighting source also provides a convenient nightlight.

In the study of this fully renovated Sydney architecture, apartment, design, furniture, interior design, table, furniture, gray, black, Archer Design

There are many ways of harnessing light, grasshopper

Reflective surfaces add sparkle and interest to any interior. 3D artwork hung on a mirrored surface optimises a sense of space and lightness in an already large apartment.

In this kitchen, the pale blue tone seen architecture, home, house, interior design, living room, window, kitchen, Frans Kamermans, timber floor, ceiling, lighting, leds, pendants

Illuminating advice

Well-planned lighting can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your home. This makes it an effective element to switch out when renovating, so why not give it a try?

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Wood-look ceramic floor tiles extend up the shower architecture, bathroom, bathroom cabinet, cabinetry, floor, flooring, tiles, basin, Peta Davy, Yellowfox

Under statement?

Under-cabinet lighting provides an ideal way to highlight the vanity in your bathroom design and offer a night light at the same time – as in this design by Yellowfox.

This guest room by Emma Morris is floor, flooring, home, interior design, real estate, room, suite, wall, window, wood flooring, white, gray

White, light, right

White brick tiles and a variety of mirrored surfaces optimise existing light to create this vibrant, inviting ensuite. Get more bright ideas like this from the Trends Lighting page.

The kitchen has to work hard as a ceiling, dining room, interior design, kitchen, real estate, table, gray

How to create perfect lighting zones in your kitchen

Ever wondered how to elevate your kitchen from merely great to a true showstopper? Here's how to create the ultimate kitchen lighting

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Meet Hue – Light Beyond Illumination

Hue is a personal wireless lighting system designed to give the user the best lighting experience, turning every home into a smart home. It unites the user’s needs and wants into one system and can be...