Thukthaeshop / Lighting
I often get asked which pendant light will work best above a low-ceiling reading nook without making the space feel cramped. It’s a question I love because it brings together two things I’m...
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There’s something almost magical about changing the lighting in a room — especially in a rental where built-ins and paint choices can feel limiting. I’ve refreshed more living rooms than I can...
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Choosing the right bedside lamp for a small nightstand is one of those home decisions that feels small until the light hits the room — and then you realise how much it changes everything. I often...
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Choosing the right pendant for a narrow kitchen island is a balancing act between proportion, function and sightlines. I’ve styled enough kitchens to know that a pendant that looks beautiful on a...
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I love the drama of a vaulted ceiling and the sense of freedom an open-plan room brings. But I also know the challenge: how do you choose a pendant that feels proportionate, lights the space well and...
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I moved into my first rental that had perfectly serviceable white walls, decent floors and a ceiling light that made everything feel flat and cold. I couldn’t rewire, and the landlord wasn’t keen...
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I love a good reading nook. There’s something about a well-lit corner that invites you to curl up with a book and stay a while. Over the years I’ve tested dozens of pendant lights above chairs,...
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I have a soft spot for bedside lighting — it’s one of those small details that instantly makes a bedroom feel edited and welcoming. A statement lamp beside your bed can lift the whole vignette,...
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