THE EXPERT: Melissa Bandtock is the owner and creative guru behind super stylish lighting store, lumière, in Tunbridge Wells. This decorative lighting gallery showcases high-end designs from globally recognised designers and is your one-stop-shop for designing all your lighting needs.
THE TREND: Melissa says: ‘As a result of the global pandemic, the interiors industry has noticed a shift towards an even stronger focus on bringing the outdoors into the home.
At lumière this has been particularly noticeable with the emergence of lighting designs mirroring elements of nature. Our sculptural Lotus lamp in plaster white by Barbara Barry and the Farfalle (butterflies) chandelier by Julie Neill are both very good examples of this trend.
At lumière we are encouraging even the most industrial room sets to incorporate natural stones to soften any harsh lines and hint at elements found in nature. Sculptural pieces, such as the Melange lamp by style icon Kelly Wearstler, are becoming key players in adding softness to a room. The Melange lamp’s beautiful domed head, made of solid translucent alabaster, adds instant romantic moonlighting to any space.