Iconic Lights Blog

The story of Iconic Originals began in 2017. It began the same way most things do, with a spark. We wanted to create a range of lighting that would inspire interior-loving and stylish people. We wanted to create a range of designer lighting that was unlike anything we’d seen before, exclusive to Iconic Lights, original ideas and original designs. The range had to be timeless and unique. It had to provide luxury but be attainable. It left us asking, what is an icon?

The only way we can describe Chelsea’s home is #perfect. The mix of black, brass and pink are the stuff of dreams. Chelsea’s choice of colour and accessories are effortlessly chic and teamed with one of the most beautiful feeds we have ever seen, we just had to ask her some questions. 

Emma moved into her 1991 home a year and a half ago. She describes it as a ‘homage to all things magnolia, peach and blue’. Now, it’s a nod to Emma’s adoration of all styles and colours. Every room has a different theme, the dining room is quite industrial, there’s lots of reclaimed wood, second hand furniture and exposed brick work. The dining room is a complete contrast to Emma’s daughter’s room which is decorated in pastel colours and adored with unicorns. Emma tells us that she thinks ‘it’s important to be everything that you are and not restrict yourself to one look only.’ She started her Instagram account @behind_door_28 to document all of the changes they were making to the house as well as ‘everything else that happens behind door 28’.

When Abi bought her house, before she started renovating, the house was ‘a complete tip’ - Abi describes it as ‘unlivable’. The house had been abandoned for five years before Abi and her husband bought it, it was damp, the flow of the house was off and there were doors in places where there shouldn’t be doors. This meant Abi set herself up for a complete renovation – structure included. They ended up knocking down walls to make the space flow better and more suited to their needs as a family. BUT it was all worthwhile. Abi has ended up with a house that fits her style and her family’s needs perfectly. It was important to Abi that she was able to create the space that she wanted, the new layout of the house is inviting and perfect for entertaining friends and family. Renovating the house has allowed Abi to interpret her rustic, industrial style in every room throughout the house and create the most perfect cosy family atmosphere.

Beth of @bethshehata has transformed her 3-story new build townhouse from basic to beautiful. When she first moved in, she thought her style was all white and chrome with glitzy light fittings, three years on, her home couldn’t be more different from that. The walls have all been painted in dark hues that give the rooms depth and create a cosiness that could never be achieved with white walls. There are so many stand out features of Beth’s home, but our favourite must be her bar. Beth is a keen gin connoisseur with is evident with her many bottles of gin that adore the walls of her kitchen. The prints and accessories that she has used to decorate her bar make it all the more personal and edgy, Beth is into the industrial feel, mixed materials and metals. She loves the eclectic look and combing things that other people might not put together.

Adele describes her home as ‘hotel boutique chic’ which it most certainly is. She wants guests to feel like they’ve just walked into a luxury hotel and that is definitely the vibe we got. Adele’s turn of the century Leeds home doesn’t disappoint, the elegance and style are second to none. All you have to do is look at how she’s hung our Lapal Ceiling Lights to know she’s got style. Adele’s dream job is to be a property investor, she wants people to want to buy a Design by Adele home and all anyone has to do is move in and they’ve got their dream home. Her favourite part of a renovation is when the whole house is complete chaos and carnage and she’s living off microwave meals that are cooked in the living room so, it seems she is made for renovations. 

Justin from @design_at_nineteen’s home is the epitome of cool. The clean lines and dark walls are the stuff of dreams. Justin moved in to his home 3 years ago and has since renovated his entire house including changing the layout downstairs, reinstating the original arches and ripping out the kitchen and he’s not done yet. Still on the agenda is a loft conversion and the rejuvenation of the garden.

Gemma’s Southampton new build is the epitome of bohemian chic. Her bubbly and charming personality is perfectly materialised in her home. From hanging macramé that she has knotted herself to posters of locations around the world that are important to her, there are elements of Gemma and her husband, Kyle in every area of the house. Every room has a its own scent and a lit candle that makes you not want to leave – until you get to the next room and you don’t want to leave there. Gemma, a veterinary nurse, describes her home as a mix of boho and scandi style. She likes the clean lines and minimalism of scandi design but like the textures and character that come with boho style.

It's here, what we've all been waiting for, the Embrace Your Space trailer. We teamed up with six top instagrammers who have all renovated their homes, be it a period terraced house, new build property or turn of the century 3 bed. They all have a range of tastes, styles and budgets...

This February, it’s all about renovation. Whether you’ve just bought a new build, are ripping out a period property or are just looking for an update, we’ve teamed up with six Instagrammers to give you the ideas you need to get started. We’ve got every style from industrial to boho, rustic to ultra-modern, there’s bound to be something for you so sit tight, stay tuned and EMBRACE YOUR SPACE… To kick us off, we’ve asked around, searched high and low, listened to the stories and learnt the lessons to provide you with the 10 renovation tips you need so that you don’t make the same mistakes we all have.