Timeless Elegance: The English Heritage Lighting Collection
28th Jun 2024
Lighting is a crucial element in home décor, setting the ambience and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your living spaces. The English Heritage Lighting Collection brings the splendour of historical landmarks into modern homes. Inspired by Eltham Palace & Gardens, Osborne, Audley End House & Gardens, Wrest Park, and Marble Hill, this collection marries historic elegance with contemporary functionality, allowing you to experience the grandeur of these iconic properties in your own home.
Eltham Palace & Gardens: Art Deco Brilliance
Eltham Palace & Gardens, a perfect blend of medieval and Art Deco design, serves as a rich source of inspiration. The lighting fixtures from this range echo the 1930s glamour, featuring polished nickel metalwork and crystal embellishments. The collection includes a variety of pendants, flush ceiling lights, wall lights, and table lamps, each designed to evoke the opulent style of Eltham Palace. The use of curved crystal swags and geometric forms brings a touch of historical sophistication to any room, making it perfect for dining rooms and grand entryways.
Osborne: Victorian Grandeur
Osborne House, the beloved seaside retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, inspires a range of lighting fixtures that capture Victorian opulence. The collection features grand crystal chandeliers and flush fittings, ideal for adding a touch of royal elegance to your home. The intricately designed pieces, adorned with faceted crystal drops and beads, reflect the lavish interiors of Osborne, creating a multifaceted, dazzling effect when lit. These fixtures are perfect for living rooms and bedrooms, where a warm, inviting atmosphere is desired.
Audley End House & Gardens: Jacobean Splendor
Audley End House, a Jacobean masterpiece, inspires lighting that combines historical elements with timeless appeal. The collection includes grand chandeliers finished in hand-applied gold leaf and decorated with cut crystal, reflecting the intricate designs located in the house staterooms. For a more functional yet stylish option, the range also features utilitarian lighting inspired by Audley End’s Victorian kitchen, perfect for country-style kitchens. The designs feature authentic detailing and elegant finishes that will add a touch of historical drama to any space.
Marble Hill: Georgian Grace
Marble Hill House, an exemplary Georgian villa, inspires a range of elegant lighting fixtures suitable for modern homes. The collection features polished nickel and aged brass designs, complemented by classic motif shades inspired by the Chinoiserie wallpaper in Marble Hill's dining room. These fixtures, including pendants, table lamps, and wall lights, bring a serene and sophisticated ambience to your home. They are perfect for bedrooms, studies, and any space where a touch of Georgian grace is appreciated.
Patterns with Provenance: Historical Charm
In addition to these property-specific collections, the English Heritage Lighting Collection includes a range of patterned lampshades and shade linings inspired by historical wallpapers and fabrics. These designs, drawn from properties and archival patterns, add a stylish and coordinated look to any room. From the blue-sprigged wallpaper of Down House to the Chinoiserie prints of Marble Hill, these shades provide a unique opportunity to incorporate historical patterns into modern lighting.