CREATE A ROOM THAT GLOWS

Co-director of lighting company Jim Lawrence, Sheena Lawrence shares how to create a cosy atmosphere throughout the darkest months of the year

-  HOLLY REANEY

In winter it can feel as if it never really gets light at all. This is where the humble light bulb comes into its own. With the right design and layout, even the greyest of days can become the backdrop for a cosy interior, says lighting expert, Sheena Lawrence.

THINK ABOUT LAYERING

Layering your lighting is essential for adding depth and modifying the energy around you. Centrally placed ceiling or pendant lights will throw their light all round a room equally so are better for general tasking purposes, whereas a wall or ceiling-mounted spotlight can be angled towards you to give bright, focused light where needed, or away from you onto a wall or ceiling to add to the general ambience of the room.