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DECORATING | DESIGN IDEAS

sitting ROOM

THE SPACE The sitting room is an open-
plan area with the hall. The mirror-glass
panelling on one wall makes it seem larger.
SALLY’S SOLUTIONS ‘The chimneypiece
is accentuated at night with small “Lucca”
1-watt LED uplights (from £102 each), which
are named after my eldest daughter. They
illuminate the surround of the mantelpiece,
appearing like small night lights. The flowers
on the table are highlighted by a 10-degree
beam of light from a “Polespring” LED
(from £101), as is the picture above the
chimneypiece, which was painted by Lucca.’

ADDED
INSIGHT

A simple system
controls the lighting
with four preset
scenes. One scene is
for daytime (above),
with downlights only
to add in-fill light.
The second, for early
evening, introduces
the features of the
‘Lucca’ uplights to the
chimneypiece and
shutters together with
the decorative lamps
and a soft low-level
uplight behind the
sofa. The other scenes
dim the lights to create
a perfect party setting.
STAIRCASE

THE SPACE It is narrow (although mirror glass
on one wall doubles the feeling of width) and the low
ceiling heights meant that the traditional solutions
of pendants and wall lights were not possible.
SALLY’S SOLUTIONS ‘I wanted to keep the
energy consumption down, so the only lights I used
on the stairs are small 1-watt “Lucca” uplights,
with 1-watt “Cazalla” floor washers (from £90)
– named after my second daughter – used in the
skirting board on every other step. The total
consumption over the three floors is just 17 watts.
The lights also dim perfectly to create a magical,
almost candle-like effect. This is the perfect solution
to maximise and add drama to a tight staircase.’

78 NOVEMBER 2015 HOUSEANDGARDEN.CO.UK