Guides & Tips

Discover Lighterior's series of informative how-to guides and popular tips on lighting selection, function, placement and much more. Use as a reference when deciding on style, size and positioning of lights, or simply to keep up with the latest lighting trends. We discuss all things lighting – whether it is for indoor or outdoor use, pendant lights for your kitchen, indoor wall lights, bathroom lighting and more, to help you along your lighting journey.

With Lighterior’s essential tips and guides and our extensive collection of international and Australian luxury designer brands, you will be armed with the tools to transform your home, venue, or commercial space into an area of perfect illumination.

Be Inspired: Orb Showcase

Be Inspired: Orb Showcase

Orb-style lighting, with its timeless allure and modern aesthetic, has long been a favourite among designers and homeowners alike. Are you wondering how to style an Orb light in your home? Be inspired here.
Lighting Insights: Understanding Colour Temperature

Lighting Insights: Understanding Colour Temperature

Discover how different Kelvin scores can illuminate your space with tailored tones, ensuring each room is perfectly lit for its unique purpose.
Homegrown Highlights: Shining a Light on Australian Excellence

Homegrown Highlights: Shining a Light on Australian Excellence

Embark on a journey through Australia's rich tapestry of lighting design with Lighterior's Homegrown Highlights. From the rugged landscapes of Currumbin to the bustling streets of Sydney, immerse yourself in the artisanal craftsmanship of local talents like SØKTAS, We Ponder, Marz Designs, and more. 
Illuminating Laidback Luxury: Designer Lighting Takes Centre Stage in the Quiet Luxury Trend

Illuminating Laidback Luxury: Designer Lighting Takes Centre Stage in the Quiet Luxury Trend

Experience the epitome of modern elegance with our Laidback Luxury lighting collection, where clean lines and simple silhouettes command attention.

How to Achieve the Modern Italian Farmhouse Look

How to Achieve the Modern Italian Farmhouse Look

Create the perfect Modern Italian Farmhouse look with rustic pendant lights, antique-inspired sconces, artisanal table lamps, vintage-style chandeliers, and natural fibre floor lamps. 
The Dos and Don’ts of Kitchen Lighting: Our Recommendations

The Dos and Don’ts of Kitchen Lighting: Our Recommendations

We explore the dos and don'ts of kitchen lighting, discussing options such as kitchen pendants, designer lighting and optimal task lighting for a beautifully illuminated kitchen environment.
Loni Parker from Adore Magazine discusses her Palm Springs inspired Higlett House renovation

Loni Parker from Adore Magazine discusses her Palm Springs inspired Higlett House renovation

With her Higlett House dream home finally completed, we spoke to Adore Magazine’s Loni Parker to ask about her magazine, personal style and of course her stunning Palm Springs inspired home renovation.
Kitchen & Dining Area Lighting: Why Designers Love Linear Pendant Lights

Kitchen & Dining Area Lighting: Why Designers Love Linear Pendant Lights

Linear pendant lights have emerged as a favoured choice among designers, particularly in kitchen and dining settings. Learn why these versatile fixtures have such practical and aesthetic appeal.
Lighting Tips For Every Room: Advice We Shared With Home Beautiful

Lighting Tips For Every Room: Advice We Shared With Home Beautiful

Our resident Lighterior expert - Jade Ash - recently shared her lighting insights with Home Beautiful Magazine for their November feature. With years of industry experience, Jade imparts valuable lighting tips and wisdom tailored for every room in your home.
Higlett House Renovation: Bathroom Lights for Small Spaces

Higlett House Renovation: Bathroom Lights for Small Spaces

Loni Parker, the brain behind interiors’ bible, Adore Magazine, has created a masterpiece of cohesive style and coastal luxe in her Higlett House renovation. Find out how she transformed some small spaces into bathroom brilliance.
Studio Lux Interiors' Annebel Goode Talks Renovations, Interiors Inspiration & More

Studio Lux Interiors' Annebel Goode Talks Renovations, Interiors Inspiration & More

Having just completed her own renovation, we speak to Annebel Goode, interior designer extraordinaire and founder of Studio Lux Interiors to discuss the challenges of designing your own home, bathroom lighting and interiors inspiration.

Beyond IKEA: Scandinavian Lighting Brands We Love

Beyond IKEA: Scandinavian Lighting Brands We Love

For a lighting scheme that is cosy, warm, and effortlessly cool, look to Scandinavian lighting brands. IKEA is a great start, but venture beyond the Swedish superstore and discover brands committed to original design and impeccable craftsmanship.