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How Bright Should Your Space Be? A Guide to Lighting Levels

  Every area of your project should be lit to the appropriate levels but you don’t have to just take a wild guess on how many light fittings you need. Each space requires different light levels, and factors such as size, natural light, colour schemes, and personal preferences can all

Designing Pasture’s Bespoke Chandeliers

  Pasture, Birmingham  |  Chrisp + Waterhouse With references to Gothic Revival and medieval architecture, Pasture has become an aesthetic powerhouse in the heart of Birmingham. Designers Chrisp + Waterhouse took on the project, and E2 Contract Lighting were asked to design and manufacture signature lighting for the space. The

Project Spotlight – Isabel’s, Burton

  Isabel’s, Burton We worked with designers Copper & Ash to create a stunning bar and restaurant in a celebrity client’s hometown of Burton.  With a focus on attainable luxury, we created a layered lighting scheme to take the venue from day to night and weekday to weekend. The combination

Shop The Look – Scandi Minimalism

Scandinavian Minimalism The idea of Scandi Minimalism came about at the start of the 20th century in countries such as Sweden, Norway and Denmark. After the opulent design choices of the late 19th century began to fade after WW1, the spread of industry meant that new designs were accessible to

Project Spotlight – Woolpack House, Stockport

  Woolpack House, Stockport Originally a public house built in the early 1800s, Woolpack House is now a dynamic co-working space for local professionals.  Our aim with the project was to create a lighting scheme that reflected the history of the building, while also creating a modern and contemporary workspace.

Shop The Look – Sustainable Lighting

Sustainability in Lighting All manufacturing processes create waste either with the materials that are used and discarded, or the excess emissions and water waste. With the obvious effects that manufacturing has had on our planet lighting designers and manufacturers have begun to look at the way they work and how

Shop the Look – Holophane Glass

What is Holophane glass? Holophane is the term used to describe glass that has been moulded to create crossed or parallel lines across its surface. This texture aims to ‘trap’ the light coming from within, creating a soft and luminous appearance with no glare. Patented in the 1890s, Holophane glass

Project Spotlight – The Orange Tree, Congleton

  The Orange Tree, Congleton The iconic 18th Century, Grade 2 listed building in Congleton was transformed over the course of 2023 with a £1m refurbishment.  A modern and stylish venue focussing on fresh food and signature cocktails with the interior design handled by IMD & Associates. With a brief

IP Rated Lighting Explained

What are IP ratings? Welcome to the world of IP-rated lighting! While it can get very technical and complicated, the basic idea is that a product’s IP rating denotes how effective an electrical item is at keeping stuff out. IP stands for ‘Ingress Protection’ and this rating gives a numerical

How to Add Colour to Your Light Fittings

Did you miss out on Blue Monday? Or maybe Pantone’s Peach Fuzz isn’t quite your shade of pink? Colour is such an important part of the design process. It can change the entire feel of a project, and lighting isn’t exempt. So, if you’re looking for a way to inject
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