In a small room, lighting does more than almost any other layer. Here is how the studio approaches it: layered light, techniques that make a space feel larger, and fixtures chosen at the right scale.

Energy-efficient lighting is not about settling for less. It is about choosing the right lamps, layering light with intent, and planning the whole scheme so a home runs on less power while looking and feeling better. Here is how the studio approaches it.

Some of the world's most inventive lighting is designed and made in Australia. At Kaiko Design, these are five current studios we love, from mouth-blown glass to cast bronze, and the pieces we bring into a residential scheme.