Inspiration

Designer Spotlight | La Palma by YSG Studio
YSG Studio create inspiring fusions of unusual pairings, that radiantly capture the essence of travel and outdoor lifestyles. Their recent interior project, La Palma, celebrates sun-kissed Mediterranean coasts and the vibrant ambience of Mexico, creating a captivating blend of influences.
Designer Spotlight | Studio Yugen
With a focus on the relationship between spaces and the humans that inhabit them, Studio Yugen creates refined yet playful interiors. Their attention to craftsmanship layered with a confident use of colour and creative pairing of textures see unique interiors emerge that unapologetically showcase the complexity that is Studio Yugen.
Designer Spotlight | Bone + Blanc
Located in Newcastle where the ocean meets the green hills of the hunter valley Bone & Blanc is a Residentially focused interior design firm run by owners Court and Riss.
Designer Spotlight | Bergman & Co.
We were thrilled to collaborate on La Fantaisie with Award-winning Director Wendy Bergman of Bergman & Co, who took a moment to talk us through her design style and practice.
Designer Spotlight | Three Birds
Welcome to The Three Birds House 15. A Modern Mallorca abode where function and texture take centre stage in this coastal Sydney residence.
Designer Spotlight | Whitewood Agency
We spoke to Whitewoood Design Agency about their recent refurbishment of the Beach Byron bay Restaurant. A bayside iconic location for sunset dinners, lunches and events.
Meet The Maker | We Ponder
Showcasing the skills, care and dedication of Tasmanian craftspeople. We met with Rose, the designer of We Ponder to learn more about the intention behind "nurturing and celebrating nature's inconsistencies". How did We Ponder begin? I started my career as...
An Insiders Guide to Bathroom Design
When it comes to Bathroom Design why not ask the experts? We had a chat with the team from GIA.
Meet The Artist - Cat Gerke
As part of our Art Series, we met emerging Still Life Artist Cat Gerke. We spoke to Cat about the inspiration behind her work from the community and the relationship between Cat's art and lighting.
Studio.ANR
Lighting Collective chats with Studio Anr about their recent project that focuses on elements: organic, irregular and textures. Highlighting the Cylindrical Ribbed Up-Down Plaster Wall Light.
Meet The Artist
As part of our Art Series, we Meet Artist Alana Gunn. We spoke about Alana and her process of creating expressive abstract artworks for interior spaces using a mix of mediums including clay plaster, sand, acrylics and earth pigments. Alana Gunn's "Bare Back" painting adorns the walls of our Byron Bay Showroom.
Showroom Unveiling
Guests were welcomed through the doors, to an exclusive unveiling of over 500 lights from over 20 of our top brands including local artisans and handmade pieces imported from Europe.
An Interview with Edition Office
We spoke all things Brutalist and Contemporary Architecture in an interview with Aaron Roberts and Kim Bridgland from Edition Office. Exploring modern utopianism, history of architecture and raw materials such as concrete and learn more about this globally popular style from Edition Office inspiration and influences on the public realm.
Meet The Maker | Coco Reynolds
Fusing local craftsmanship with functional lighting design Industrial Designer Coco Reynolds founded Marz Design with the intention to "design with purpose". We felt very fortunate that Coco Reynolds invited us into her beautiful Byron Bay workshop. How did Marz Designs...
Trend Forecasting 2022
As the year of 2021 starts to take a close (and hopefully with it a well-needed rest!) the team at Lighting Collective like to reflect on the year that was and take the opportunity to look back on our predictions...
Bringing art into your home
EXPLORE ART SERIES IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A PAINTED CANVAS Why not make it beautiful and functional Art excites our senses as it relies on human creativity and imagination while encompassing a wide range of human activities that aim...
What Is Hacienda Style
EXPLORE Hacienda COLLECTION WHAT IS HACIENDA STYLE Our Guide to Hacienda Style Hacienda is a design style which is inspired by Spanish influence with a modern minimalistic approach. This collection was created to combine a range of fitting that would...
Designer Spotlight Three Birds
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT THREE BIRDS By Danielle Rodney Three Birds have taken the reno world and flipped it on its head! These three mates/mums have been at the forefront of the industry teaching us how to build and renovate to create...
Projects | Universal Music Forbes Street Studio
From grocery store to world-class recording studio, Universal Music's Forbes Street Studios was one major job. Michael Taylor (Director of Universal Music Australia) led the project and, guided by some of the industry's top engineers, producers and artists, has created a...
Designer Spotlight Arbor Escape
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT WITH LAURA STEELE FROM BRANCHE DESIGNS By Danielle Rodney We took five with Laura Steele from Sydney based Branche Designs (BD). BD focus on residential projects and offer their expertise in both interior and exterior design, allowing spaces...
The House Of Silence
Gushing over these interiors! The House Of Silence by Maria Marinina is a nod to the arts and crafts movement, perfectly executed with Russian precision and attention to detail. Lighting and materials meet in a blend of organic and contemporary...