Light up your life - Tips for lighting your home from GUBI

GUBI’S LOVE OF LIGHT

“Lighting has two design elements: the physical light source, and the effect the light itself has on the space. Designing lighting is therefore not only about creating beautiful, functional objects, but also about anticipating the way they will be used.” Marie says. When creating a new collection GUBI’s main aim is to create something that is dual function. It must be a fixture that provides the perfect lighting for an elegant dining table or a cosy reading nook, but it must also be attractive and inviting when the light is turned off, a piece of art in and of itself.

It is this belief “that underpins GUBI’s approach to creating and curating lighting. We don’t pursue a particular style, we look for daring, considered design, and exacting artistic execution” Marie says. We can see this approach in so many of GUBI’s iconic lighting fixtures. There is a strong sculptural element to many of GUBI’s collections.

Unbound and Gravity for example are works of art in their own right. “As with any light the most important thing to consider when positioning a piece such as Unbound or Gravity is its relationship to its surroundings” states Marie.

Think about about the visibility of the lamp as well as the effect created by the direction and quality of the light it casts."

LIGHTING IS ESSENTIAL FOR WELLBEING

We are all aware of how essential lighting is for our wellbeing and nowhere is this truer than inside the comfort of our own homes. So how can we bring in variety and layers to our home lighting? We asked the experts!

Lighting has been used to create an atmosphere and to reinforce the unique narratives of our homes for as long as we’ve been building them. Light ties the space together and influences how you experience every object within it” explains Marie.

She is quick to point out that “our internal body clocks are driven by light – the cold, blue morning light helps to wake us up, and the warm, yellow evening light, tells us it’s time to relax, wind down and eventually sleep. Bright lights intensify our emotions, while lower light levels tend to suppress them.”

Whilst this may seem like an obvious observation it is crucial when we consider what type of light source we will use in what area of our home. You may want to use a different type of light to help you wake up in the morning whereas a warmer more subtle light in the evening will help you unwind. This type of layering when it comes to adding multiple light sources in a room will help create a harmonious and yet equally functional home.

Finally, we asked Marie what her lighting trend predictions for the future are:

Lighting used to be a seasonal thing, but this is changing as design lovers are learning to appreciate lighting all year round. In today’s interiors, lamps are increasingly becoming sculptural design objects that can serve as an anchor for spaces that express a sense of personal identity. I believe we’re likely to see a move towards a more conscious balancing of function and aesthetic in lighting design – for lamps to assume the status of art pieces as well as practical objects.

Text: Rebecca Sparling

Photography: GUBI, Angeliqa Daldorph, @moeofsweden