Creating a Home with Exposed Wooden Beams Using a Raku-Fired Shade and Brass Bracket
CTSH LIGHT. fixtures were selected for this open home with exposed wooden beams.
The fixtures chosen are the “Ljus Old Gray E17” and the “Mjuk Circle Shade E17 Wall Bracket.”
White walls, wooden floors, and striking wooden beams spanning the space.
Against this backdrop, a small Old Gray pendant light and a brass wall bracket blend in quietly.
This project, designed by first-class architect Miyagaki, beautifully showcases the character of wood and the thoughtful placement of lighting.
A Subtle Lighting Plan That Highlights the Exposed Wooden Beams
A 37-year-old house was renovated by combining two rooms—one Japanese-style and one Western-style—into a single, unified space.
The first thing that catches the eye in this space is the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and around the walls.
The deep color of the wood.
The substantial thickness of the beams.
The contrast with the white walls.
And the warm atmosphere created by the wooden floors.
Because the space itself has such strong material appeal, the lighting is understated and positioned to complement the presence of the wooden beams.
Rather than hanging a single large light, small pendant lights and wall brackets are placed where they are needed.
This creates points of light while leaving ample space throughout the room.
The lighting plan respects the texture of the building materials, placing light quietly only where it is needed.
The Ljus Old Gray and Navy Create a Refined Accent
The pendant lights are the “Ljus Old Gray” and “Ljus Old Navy.”
The Old Gray shade does not stand out too strongly against the white walls and wooden beams, blending in as a refined accent.
The warm metallic feel of brass.
A Raku-fired shade that complements the reclaimed wood.
This combination adds a subtle sense of definition to the wooden space.
A space composed entirely of white and wood creates a gentle, bright impression.
Introducing slightly deeper colors like Old Gray and navy adds depth to the space.
The Raku-fired shade is a pendant light that does not make the fixture look flashy, but instead blends quietly into the materials of the space.
Hanging Small Lights from High Ceilings
In a space with high ceilings, the size and placement of lighting are very important.
Choosing a large light can make it overpower the space.
On the other hand, if the light is too small, it may lose its impact at such a height.
In this project, hanging several small pendants creates a natural rhythm in the space.
Lights hung quietly near the beams.
Black cords descending straight from the ceiling.
The small metal fixtures and shades overlapping the lines of the wood.
The lighting blends in as if it were part of the architecture while subtly accentuating the height of the space.
Rather than illuminating the entire space, light is placed within the negative space.
This understated approach is a perfect fit for a home with exposed wooden beams.
The Mjuk Circle Shade Adds Light Around the Walls and Beams
The “Mjuk Circle Shade E17 Wall Bracket” was selected for the wall-mounted lighting.
Mjuk is a wall bracket that can be positioned to cast light against the wall.
Rather than hanging it from the ceiling like a pendant light, it adds light around the walls and beams, creating depth in the space.
The Circle Shade catches the light from the bulb and spreads a soft glow across the wall.
In a space with exposed wooden beams like this one, the wall bracket creates a small accent of light.
Rather than brightening the entire space, the Mjuk Circle Shade functions beautifully as lighting that brings out the character of the architecture.
Combining Pendant Lights and Wall Brackets
In this project, pendant lights and wall brackets are used together.
Pendant lights cast light vertically from the ceiling.
Wall brackets add light horizontally from the wall.
Combining the two creates different directions of light within the space.
Light falling from above.
Light spreading across the wall.
Light nestled against the beams and columns.
Light reaching softly onto the furniture and floors.
Rather than completing the space with a single light, assigning different roles to light in different areas creates a sense of calm and depth throughout the home.
CTSH LIGHT. fixtures are small yet full of material character, making them easy to blend into a space even when used in combination.
Blending into the Architecture by Day and Enjoying the Character of the Light by Night
In the daytime photographs, the lighting blends quietly into the space.
Natural light from the window.
White walls.
The texture of the wooden beams and floors.
Against this backdrop, the Ljus Old Gray and Mjuk Circle Shade stand out as small material accents.
Even when they are not lit, the fixtures look beautiful as part of the architecture.
This is an important point to consider when choosing pendant lights and wall brackets.
At night, the warm glow of the bulbs illuminates the space and changes its character.
The pendant lights cast light quietly from above.
The wall brackets add a soft glow around the walls and beams.
By day, they serve as lighting that highlights the materials.
By night, they create depth in the space.
The way they reveal different characters depending on the time of day is another appeal of this project.
The Appeal of Small Lighting That Does Not Obstruct the Lines of the Architecture
In a space with exposed wooden beams, the beams themselves become a strong design element.
Therefore, when choosing lighting, it is also important to select fixtures that do not obstruct the lines of the architecture.
The Ljus Old Gray and Navy fixtures selected for this project are small and have a linear impression that blends naturally with the presence of the beams.
The Mjuk Circle Shade also has the softness of its round shade, while its brass texture adds an accent to the space.
Each shape overlaps, creating a quiet rhythm in the space.
Summary
At the Miyagaki residence, the “Ljus Old Gray and Navy” and “Mjuk Circle Shade E17 Wall Bracket” were selected for the open space with exposed wooden beams.
Each material harmonizes, creating a calm space that highlights the character of the architecture.
For those looking for lighting that suits a home with exposed wooden beams.
For those who want to combine pendant lights and wall brackets.
For those who want to add a quiet accent to a space with white walls and wood.
For those considering a lighting plan that makes use of the negative space in the architecture.
This project is highly recommended as a reference.
Credit
Miyagaki
Products Used
Ljus Old Gray E17
Ljus Old Gray E17
Mjuk Circle Shade E17 Wall Bracket
Lighting Used in This Project
