Guides & Tips

Explore the Lighterior Journal for a blend of design stories, expert lighting tips, and thoughtful conversations. Here you’ll find interviews with leading interior designers, behind-the-scenes insights from our international and Australian brands, and practical lighting guides covering everything from choosing the right pendant light to understanding IP ratings for bathrooms. Whether you’re planning a renovation, styling a new home, or simply seeking interior design inspiration, the Journal brings you fresh ideas and premium perspectives on designer lighting and the latest lighting trends.

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Freckles Tall Wall Light mounted on a neutral coloured wall

Revisiting We Ponder: Handmade Lighting, Now Designed for More

Explore We Ponder’s handmade ceramic and glass lighting, crafted in Tasmania and now updated to an IP65 rating. Discover their process, materials, and how this shift allows for more flexible use across interiors, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces.
Australian landscape with native tree planting and restored vegetation at sunset

Earth Month 2026

This Earth Month, Lighterior is once again supporting Regenerate Australia by planting a native tree for every order placed in April. A simple initiative contributing to ecosystem restoration, biodiversity, and long-term environmental impact across Australia.
Neutral kitchen with marble splashback and curved tiled rangehood, featuring a Coral Wall Light and layered natural textures in a warm, material-led interior.

Designing with Tone and Texture: Creating Cohesive, Material-Led Interiors with Bone Made

Interior design studio Bone Made share their approach to material-led interiors, exploring how tone, texture and considered lighting create cohesive, refined homes with lasting appeal.
A sculptural brass chandelier with white glass orbs hanging in front of ornate green doors in a warm-toned interior.

Beyond the Basics: 10 Unique Orb Designs That Break the Mould

There is more to orb lighting than a simple sphere. This edit brings together ten designs that push the form in new directions, from curved metalwork to cloud-like clusters and natural textures that offer something truly different.
Close-up of the Tradition Pendant Light suspended from a ceiling in a softly lit modern interior. The pendant features a rounded, ribbed design in a warm white finish, diffusing gentle ambient light beside sheer curtains that filter natural daylight.

The Best Lighting Styles for Modern Australian Homes

Lighting does more than brighten a room. It brings warmth, balance and character to Australian homes. Discover the popular interior styles Australians love most.
Three Buddy Table Lamps in dark green standing in the Australian desert landscape at Uluru, captured in warm afternoon light for Lighterior’s 4th Birthday campaign.

Lighterior Turns 4: Win a Designer Lamp

Lighterior turns four! To mark the milestone, we’re giving away three iconic designer lamps — the Pivotante à Poser, Poldina, and Buddy. Learn how to enter our Instagram competition and join the celebration.
Fossil Coral Dome Arc Wall Lights by Marovo Island Traders illuminating a textured beige wall with warm light, featuring handcrafted fossil coral shades and brass fittings.

Introducing Marovo Island Traders: Lighting Crafted from Fossil Coral

Handcrafted from Fossil Coral and brought to life by artisans of the Marovo Lagoon, Marovo Island Traders transforms this ancient material into luminous works of art. Rooted in craftsmanship and connection to place, each light tells a story millions of years in the making.
Close-up of 2 Orb Dome Long Arm Wall Light's in dark bronze, styled against white panelled walls with timber shelf and framed artwork.

The Art of Styling: How Small Details Make a Big Impact with Kin + Prosper

Photographer Kirsty from Kin + Prosper shares how small styling details, textures, and lighting choices can transform a space on and off camera.
The Golden Rules of Kitchen and Bathroom Lighting with Studio Black Interiors

The Golden Rules of Kitchen and Bathroom Lighting with Studio Black Interiors

Discover the golden rules of kitchen and bathroom lighting with Studio Black Interiors, as Principal Designer Maria Cerne shares practical tips on layering, placement, and creating spaces that balance beauty with function.
Minimalist ceiling-mounted track lighting with four adjustable brass spotlights and one matching spotlight mounted on an adjacent surface, illuminating a neutral-toned interior.

A Guide to Architectural Lighting

Architectural lighting goes beyond simply lighting a space, shaping it with precision, style, and efficiency. From recessed and surface-mounted lights to sleek wall fixtures and outdoor designs, it enhances form and function while blending seamlessly into the architecture.

In The Wind Horizontal Pendant Light by Arihiro Miyake for Nemo Lighting, sculptural white pendant with twisting form, suspended against a textured wall.

Introducing Nemo: A Global Force in Italian Lighting Design

With roots in Milan and a world-class roster of collaborators, Nemo Lighting brings together iconic design and contemporary innovation. Discover the brand now at Lighterior.

Beautiful Spaces featuring Lighterior

Beautiful Spaces featuring Lighterior

A celebration of beautiful spaces styled by our customers and collaborators, featuring real homes, thoughtful design, and the warmth of designer lighting.