Quiet luxury lighting from Northern Lights

From bespoke lighting masterpieces for public areas, to guest suites at iconic venues such as Raffles London at The OWO and The Peninsula, Northern Lights continue to work with an impressible roster of international hospitality brands…

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A deep understanding of the requirements and challenges of illuminating hotel environments has inspired the new Northern Lights lighting ranges. Twelve new collections have just been released, designed and crafted specifically for the luxury hospitality market, as the brand celebrates its 37-year anniversary.

Simple, contemporary design principles deliver an honest and timeless appeal, rooted in the notion of quiet luxury. Materiality, precision design details and British artisan craftsmanship are expertly combined to deliver refined collections that offer decades of longevity.

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Image caption: Axl | Image credit: Northern Lights

Axl is striking yet understated. The minimalist design language balances clean lines with exquisite, knurled brass detailing. Metal shades are rolled into soft cowl shapes to minimise glare, while directional task lighting is achieved thanks to the tilting head. Axl’s matte black body is amplified with brushed brass or stainless steel to highlight its unique attributes and remain true to the stripped-back design intent.

The Verona collection is modern and fresh, with a dark antique stem contrasting against a white powder coat base and wall plate. The designs are finished with a moulded acrylic shade to create a soft, perfectly diffused glow.

Heritage colours are given a contemporary update in the Novara floor, wall and table lights. Designed to appear as if the glass globe is effortlessly floating above, a rich and glossy azure finish – reminiscent of tranquil Mediterranean waters – is heightened with brushed brass rings to the curved frame.  A threaded mechanism allows for simplistic maintenance and replacement, offering increased longevity as part of the brand’s commitment to circular design and the ‘right to repair’.

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Image caption: Bourbon | Image credit: Northern Lights

Smooth curves meet bold brass in the Bourbon collection. Celebrating the robust beauty of metal in three different finishes, and with opal or reeded glass globes to choose from, Bourbon creates a fascinating interplay between light and shadow. The globes are offset in the wall and table options, further elevating the uniqueness of the design.

Porto is another great example of well-considered design that fuses classic inspiration with a contemporary twist. A matt opal glass globe sits on a sleek rectangular profile. From the flat metal column emerges smooth, rounded edges at either end; reminiscent of the graceful lines found in architectural structures.

Behind the Designs

Northern Lights design team works closely with their artisans to translate design concepts into beautiful, finished products through a range of complex manufacturing techniques. Every item undergoes extensive development and testing procedures, all conducted in-house, with each piece hand-finished to produce beautiful artisanal lighting.

“The visual, emotional and functional elements require careful balancing from the offset to deliver solutions that are stylish, practical and built to last,” commented Michael Jackson, Head of Design at Northern Lights.  “Thoughtfully designed lighting for the hospitality market has several objectives to deliver.  It needs to enhance the space, highlight the wider interior details, and ignite the senses to invoke emotional response; all whilst offering functionality and durability that benefits both guests and staff.”

To craft such a versatile lighting collection that fits the growing demands of the hospitality market draws on decades of expertise and skill. Simple and versatile, sleek and functional, Northern Lights’ new designs reinvent classic principles with a modern approach. At the core of every piece is a continued celebration of more than thirty-five years of quality design and British craftsmanship.

Northern Lights is one of our Recommended Suppliers and regularly features in our Supplier News section of the website. If you are interested in becoming one of our Recommended Suppliers, please email Katy Phillips.

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

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