KREATIVE LIGHTING STUDIO Based in the North East of England, Kreative Lighting Studio, founded by Kristina Barnes, brings a creative flair to projects across the UK, with a specialism in residential and hospitality destinations. Charlton Hall Chathill, UK Charlton Hall is a Grade II* listed 18th century hall located on a private countryside estate in Northumberland. Kreative Lighting Studio was appointed to deliver the lighting design for Charlton Hall’s main function room, The Looking Glass, a beautiful, versatile space that delivers on every reflective angle, in addition to lighting for the unconventional yet incredible bathrooms. With magnificent countryside views and a minimalist exterior, The Looking Glass is captivating both inside and out. To create a starry sky effect inspired by the dark skies of Northumberland, Kreative Lighting Studio used thousands of fibre ends supplied by a local manufacturer, UFO Lighting. The silver light installations illuminate gently from within, and as day turns to night, a galaxy of shooting stars emerges from a black ceiling whilst creating a true flow of outside/in design. Discrete recessed downlights disappear into the black sky, whilst throwing beautiful warm light onto the tables. Kreative Lighting Studio was also responsible for the lighting at Pole Barn, a fabulous seven-bedroom converted barn in the grounds of Charlton Hall, which sleeps 16 guests, alongside additional cottages/outbuildings that have been converted into buildings for wedding guests. Working in partnership with interior design practice, Jeffreys Interiors to create an idyllic dream getaway, all the lighting for the project was thoughtfully designed and supplied by Kreative Lighting Studio.
Darras Road Ponteland, UK Located in the popular and sought-after village of Darras Hall, Kreative Lighting Studio upgraded the lighting for a residential property on Darras Road, Ponteland. On receiving a clear brief to make the house come to life, making it brighter and not so gloomy, Kristina Barnes and her team quickly got to work. Built by a developer more than five years ago, the owner felt the home needed an upgrade and change to the existing lighting to better suit their needs. Previously grids of GU10 downlights had been fitted, which were no longer aesthetically pleasing, and over the years several LED lamps had been added that were all of varying colours and brightness. Kreative Lighting Studio got to work and gained a real insight into how the client wanted to control the final project. There were limitations with what could be changed without too much disruption due to the wiring, small ceiling voids and beams. As such, the new lighting was sourced. Downlights with a 95+ CRI were installed, and this was a first for Kreative Lighting Studio. Casambi, a Bluetooth Wireless System was specified, and this was one of the largest residential projects Casambi had been specified on. With more than 100 modules to control, Kreative Lighting Studio programmed all the lighting throughout the house, enabling the client to make changes themself when required, which may include adding new table lights with Casambi lamps and to any new exterior lighting.
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