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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

Does this hated feature still have a place in our homes? Designers on what they really think of the 'big light' debate

The big light debate.

Lighting is a big topic in interior design. It can either make or break a room, be a background character or the star of the show. 

There's an interesting, viral movement doing the rounds over on TikTok at the moment that calls for the end of the 'big light', a catchal turn for any overhead or ceiling light. With the rise of softer ambient lighting ideas, handy task lighting, and stylish accent lighting, homeowners and designers alike are beginning to question whether the 'big' light still has a place in modern interiors. 

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