Lighting may not be the main character in a resident’s aesthetic, but it still is a factor that changes the whole vibe. The latest collaboration between Canadian light brand Huey Lightshop and Lulu and Georgia speaks of it with all their elegant pendants, angular table lamps, and structured wall sconces. Designed by Huey Lightshop’s designer and founder Bret Williams, the collection is inspired by boutique French hotels yet does not feel overstyled.
Some sketches for the pieces were drawn during Williams’ honeymoon, while travelling between Paris and the British countryside. She says the collection’s aesthetics carry parts of old-world hotels, architectural shapes, and Parisian apartments. The main goal behind the collection is for artful illumination to bring a warm, textured, permanent, and intentional glow to everyday living spaces.
The collection consists of seven luminaires that don’t blend into the background but stand out, becoming the room’s key components. Williams says that before this collaboration, she was in charge of every curve and proportion. So, handing even a part of the process to someone else was a bit unfamiliar and new, feeling like opening up to someone for the first time.
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From all the soft and sophisticated luminaires, the pieces that stand out the most are the Germain chandelier, the Pairie sconce, and the Nickelby pendant light. The luminaires use metal, wood, fabric, and glass in their making while featuring linen detailing for a touch of subtle luxury. Working on countless sketches, prototypes, and material samples, Williams designed the collection to belong to the space and feel collected rather than being trend-driven.
Bret Williams says, “Antique silhouettes, soft curves, and subtle details all found their way to the pieces because I wanted them to feel as though they’d always belonged in the home.” She hopes that the users enjoy living with the pieces as much as she enjoyed bringing them to life.
