Embracing Twilight

As daylight fades, the way we light our homes begins to matter.
A well-lit room isn’t bright — it’s balanced. It has layers: the quiet backdrop of ambient light, the intimacy of a table lamp beside an armchair, the soft glow of a pendant over the kitchen table. Each plays its part, building atmosphere and depth, much like fabrics or colour do in a room.

Layers of Light

Think of lighting as a composition. Overhead fixtures create structure, while floor and table lamps bring warmth and rhythm. Wall sconces can highlight architectural details or cast subtle shadows that give the room a lived-in, evening glow. Together, these layers make the difference between a space that feels flat and one that feels quietly alive.

Dimming with Ease

The ability to dim your lights changes everything. It allows the same room to shift with the hour — bright and focused in the morning, soft and golden by night. Dimmable systems like Philips Hue make this effortless, letting you adjust brightness and tone without the need for new wiring. A simple touch can turn the atmosphere from practical to poetic.

The Colour of Warmth

When it comes to light temperature, subtle choices make a world of difference. Warmer tones — around 2700 Kelvin — bring comfort to living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. Cooler light, closer to 3000 Kelvin, works beautifully in kitchens, studies, or anywhere clarity is key. It’s these small calibrations that make a home feel in tune with the rhythm of the day.

Illuminating with Intention

Light does more than reveal a space — it defines how it feels. The right combination can draw you in, soften edges, and turn the ordinary into something quietly beautiful.

Within every Hazel & Morris design, lighting plays an essential role. We can include a tailored lighting plan that considers not just fixtures and placement, but mood, warmth, and the way natural and artificial light interact throughout the day.

Because when light is right, everything else falls into place.