Wandsworth Residence

A contemporary family home in Wandsworth, London, where large glazing, rooflights and an open plan bring in plenty of daylight. The lighting is designed for the evenings, when the house needs warmth and focus as much as brightness.

Over the oak dining table, a sculptural pendant of open black frames holding opal globes gives the room its centrepiece and defines the dining area within the open plan. Discreet recessed downlights provide general light without cluttering the white ceilings.

In the living room, a large adjustable floor lamp gives reading light beside the sofa against a dark joinery wall. Picture lights above the artworks turn the dark feature walls into a gallery after dark, and light near the staircase and rooflight keeps circulation spaces comfortable.

The scheme keeps fittings few and well chosen, with each one doing a clear job: one statement over the table, quiet light overhead, and lamps and picture lights for atmosphere.

Modern villas in Mallorca share much of this architecture: big windows, pale walls and open-plan living. We plan lighting for how the house feels after sunset, when daylight has gone and the view outside is dark.

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