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35+ Years of Artisan Lighting
Northern Lights has been transforming spaces through exquisite lighting for over 35 years – blending traditional British craftsmanship with cutting-edge design and manufacturing. The company partners with leading interior designers, architects, and procurement teams to deliver lighting solutions for some of the world’s most prestigious hospitality destinations, including Waldorf Astoria, Hilton, Raffles London at The OWO, and The Peninsula Hotels.

lighting by northern Lights in The Court Caleonian Edinburgh

Image credit: Pellier Photography

From bedside lamps to six-metre bespoke chandeliers, Northern Lights turns ambitious creative visions into lighting that is both sculptural and functional – engineered with safety, performance, and aesthetic impact in mind.

From Signature to Bespoke
From an extensive Signature Collection to white-glove bespoke lighting solutions, everything begins with a considered approach to design. The company’s UK manufacturing facility combines traditional age-old craftsmanship with advanced technology, allowing for fully customisable production and lead times as little as 4–6 weeks for Signature and 8 weeks for bespoke.

Cleo table lamp in signature collection from Northern Lights

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Made in Britain
A proud member of Made in Britain and the Lighting Industry Association, Northern Lights has been named one of The Manufacturer Top 100 for three consecutive years – a recognition of its commitment to innovation, leadership, and quality within British manufacturing. From precision metalwork and decorative glass to a wide range of hand-applied finishes, the company maintains complete control over the quality of every piece, ensuring exceptional results across every project from their 38,000 square foot facility in Derbyshire.

“Northern lights are very proud of our in-house manufacturing capabilities. We can create exquisite bespoke installations and some truly unique collections. We have particular expertise in glass techniques, metal fabrication and an extensive range of completely custom finishes, all produced in our own facilities. Our unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and new technology allows us to elevate any design vision, turning the sublime in to the iconic.” – Donna Bruce, MD.

Studio Frantzen Harrods with lighting by Northern Lights

Image credit: Andrew Beasley

Collaborative, Creative & Solution-Driven
Northern Lights is known for its consultative approach, supporting clients through every stage of the design and manufacturing process. As solution-seekers, the team can adapt to a wide range of budgets and briefs, offering alternative materials, technical insight and new innovative techniques to achieve the desired aesthetic and performance. This unique combination of design integrity, engineering expertise, and artisan skill makes Northern Lights a trusted partner for delivering lighting that elevates every space.

www.northern-lights.co.uk

01246 858750

sales@northern-lights.co.uk

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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.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.