— From the atelier
Journal
Essays on handmade light, the materials that hold it and the atmospheres it creates.
How handmade light transforms a reading corner
We don't read with our eyes alone. We read with the temperature of the air, the shadow of the chair, the light that falls on the page. A handmade lamp changes that small territory.
Paper, rattan and mulberry: how each material changes the glow
Three materials, three distinct temperatures for the same bulb. This is the difference your eye perceives when you cross the room.
How to write the brief for a custom lamp
A good brief saves weeks of back-and-forth. These are the five blocks we always ask for when starting a commission.
How to choose the right size for a pendant lamp
A pendant that's too small disappears; one that's too large crushes the room. Here are the two rules we always apply.
Indirect or overhead light: what each calm space asks for
The type of source shapes the character of a place more than its color. A short guide to deciding with intention.
Behind the craft: how a Lightart & Love piece is born
Every piece moves through the same stages. We don't shorten them: they are what distinguishes a handmade lamp from an industrial product.
Lighting for boutique hotels, retreats and wellness spaces
A sculptural piece signs a space. A series of pieces builds it. Here is the method we apply in hospitality projects.
Care for handmade lamps in paper and natural fibers
Handmade lamps age well if their nature is respected. These are the everyday gestures that extend their life.