Lynne Hickin, Author at The Lighting Company

Why Flush Ceiling Lights Are the Smartest Choice

Posted onMarch 18, 2026March 11, 2026AuthorLynne Hickin

Flush ceiling lights — sometimes called close-fitting ceiling lights, ceiling hugging lights, or simply the flattest ceiling fittings — are one of the most versatile and practical choices in home

How to Light a Bathroom in a Georgian House (With Style, Safety, and a Sense of Grandeur)

Posted onNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

It can be a daunting process choosing bathroom lighting for period properties, particularly homes from the Georgian period. But here is how to approach it with both sensitivity and confidence.

How to Light a Bathroom in a Medieval House (With Safety and Heritage Style)

Posted onNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

When considering how to light a bathroom in a medieval house, it is easy to forget that Medieval homes were never designed for bathrooms. And yet today, across the UK,

How to Light a Bathroom in an Edwardian Home (Airy, Refined, and Understated)

Posted onNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

The Edwardian era (1901–1910) saw homes designed with more natural light, open space, and modest elegance. Bathrooms were becoming a feature of everyday living, and interiors leaned toward refined materials, simpler silhouettes, and the subtle beauty of Arts & Crafts-inspired design.

Contrasting black and white bathroom lit by unusual deco wall light

How to Light a Bathroom in a Victorian Home

Posted onNovember 7, 2025November 7, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

To light a Victorian bathroom well is to strike a delicate balance between period elegance and modern practicality. The key lies in blending authenticity with functionality.

Light fittings with green glass shades.Brighten up a modern room.

Not neutral, Not Ordinary! Light Fittings with Green Glass

Posted onSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

Interiors don’t always need to whisper; sometimes they should sing. A space lit in soft beige and safe white can feel calm, but it rarely feels alive. Light is the

Chandeliers a delightful old and new feel

Are You a Minimalist or Maximalist? Or Neither?

Posted onAugust 31, 2025September 2, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

Inspiration for your next home makeover doesn’t always come easy. You might feel baffled about where to begin. Research can take you down endless rabbit holes, and scrolling social media

Tiled Bathroom with pair of Lights either side of a mirror

How to Light a Bathroom in an Art Deco Home (Glamour, Geometry, Grace and Gorgeously Lit.)

Posted onAugust 15, 2025August 15, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

Bold, beautiful, and built to impress. Art Deco design (1920s–40s) brought drama and luxury to interior design, including the bathroom. Think symmetry, fan motifs, monochrome schemes, and highly stylised glamour.

Best Looks for Bathroom Vanity Lighting

Posted onJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

Creating a focal point in the bathroom with outstanding vanity lights. The bathroom basin gives you a sinking feeling? It’s perhaps time to rethink the lighting. The once function wash

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David Hunt Lighting: Celebrating the Best of British Lighting Design Since 1687

Posted onJuly 14, 2025July 24, 2025AuthorLynne Hickin

Few names in the world of lighting evoke the same sense of enduring heritage and craftsmanship as David Hunt Lighting. Established in 1687, this remarkable British brand has stood the