The emotional power of light in the home: how it transforms spaces, creates atmospheres, and accompanies different moments of the day.
Author: Paula Martinez, lighting designer Interdesign
Light doesn't just illuminate. It accompanies.
Throughout history, there have been lighting fixtures that have done much more than illuminate a room: they have created atmospheres, witnessed intimate scenes, and subtly transformed everyday life. They are not just beautiful objects. They are presences that create experiences.
Light as a sensation
Not all spaces need the same amount of light. But they do need the right light. Lighting can be soft or intense, direct or diffused, but above all, it must be consistent with the life lived in that space. It can invite contemplation, conversation, contemplation, or play. The key is to observe how you inhabit your space... and what type of light can meaningfully accompany it.
When we talk about lighting, we're not just talking about technique. We're talking about atmosphere.
The shadow is also part of the light
Not everything has to be illuminated.
Sometimes, the most important thing is what the light leaves in the shadows: corners where the gaze can rest, visual pauses that balance the space.
Shadow is not absence. It's a gesture of sensitivity. It's allowing the unspoken, the subtle, to exist.
Working with shadows is also a way of caring.
Light changes over time
Light isn't static. It has rhythm. It breathes.
It accompanies the passing of the hours, the seasons, the mood.
Designing with light also means respecting that movement:
A soft light that welcomes the morning,
a warm light that embraces the sunset,
a dim darkness that invites rest at night.
A house with good light is a house that understands the passage of time.
Islands of light
When I think of a well-lit house, I don't imagine ceilings overloaded with spotlights.
I think of places where light and activity are in harmony:
A pendant above the dining room table calling for a gathering.
A floor lamp next to an armchair invites you to a quiet read.
A spotlight that highlights a beloved work of art or an object with a history.
Small gestures of light that build the atmosphere, like someone creating an intimate landscape.
Choosing how to live
When we buy a lamp, we don't just choose a shape. We choose a way of living. A way of connecting with our surroundings.
The right light source shouldn't just be compatible with the socket or the design: it should be in tune with the life we want to have.
With our experience in lighting, we can help you find the light that not only illuminates, but also excites.
The light that lives within us
The emotional power of light in the home: how it transforms spaces, creates atmospheres, and accompanies different moments of the day.
Author: Paula Martinez, lighting designer Interdesign
Light doesn't just illuminate. It accompanies.
Throughout history, there have been lighting fixtures that have done much more than illuminate a room: they have created atmospheres, witnessed intimate scenes, and subtly transformed everyday life. They are not just beautiful objects. They are presences that create experiences.
Light as a sensation
Not all spaces need the same amount of light. But they do need the right light. Lighting can be soft or intense, direct or diffused, but above all, it must be consistent with the life lived in that space. It can invite contemplation, conversation, contemplation, or play. The key is to observe how you inhabit your space... and what type of light can meaningfully accompany it.
When we talk about lighting, we're not just talking about technique. We're talking about atmosphere.
The shadow is also part of the light
Not everything has to be illuminated.
Sometimes, the most important thing is what the light leaves in the shadows: corners where the gaze can rest, visual pauses that balance the space.
Shadow is not absence. It's a gesture of sensitivity. It's allowing the unspoken, the subtle, to exist.
Working with shadows is also a way of caring.
Light changes over time
Light isn't static. It has rhythm. It breathes.
It accompanies the passing of the hours, the seasons, the mood.
Designing with light also means respecting that movement:
A soft light that welcomes the morning,
a warm light that embraces the sunset,
a dim darkness that invites rest at night.
A house with good light is a house that understands the passage of time.
Islands of light
When I think of a well-lit house, I don't imagine ceilings overloaded with spotlights.
I think of places where light and activity are in harmony:
A pendant above the dining room table calling for a gathering.
A floor lamp next to an armchair invites you to a quiet read.
A spotlight that highlights a beloved work of art or an object with a history.
Small gestures of light that build the atmosphere, like someone creating an intimate landscape.
Choosing how to live
When we buy a lamp, we don't just choose a shape. We choose a way of living. A way of connecting with our surroundings.
The right light source shouldn't just be compatible with the socket or the design: it should be in tune with the life we want to have.
With our experience in lighting, we can help you find the light that not only illuminates, but also excites.