Every London Interior Design Consultant knows that

Several years ago I was asked to create an interior design concept for a “Santa Grotto” in a London shop. I knew that lighting was going to be key to create that festive interior design look which the client craved.

I started by focusing on the basics. Every London Interior Design Consultant knows that a clear tungsten bulb with an uncovered filament will result in defined, harsh shadows, while a clouded lens will make for a more relaxed, harmonious glow. For a friendly Christmas Grotto in London, the average interior design student might select the clouded bulb option. But I knew that the way to put the “London wow” in Santa’s hometown this year would be to create a magical interior design effect by taking a clear bulb but placing it in a lantern or chandelier. Do this a dozen times, and by dimming down the overall light level the interior design consultant can create a fabulous and mystical soft candle-like atmosphere, perfect for this speciality interior design concept.

By separating the lighting system out onto different circuits, my interior design team made sure that the client would be able to precisely control the Grotto and balance the composition for any London weather conditions. The results were delightful!