Hosted by Residium, Häfele & Social Light
Thursday 16 July: 6pm – 8pm
Residium Design + Building Centre, 165 The Strand, Parnell
FREE
Lighting has the power to completely transform the way a home feels, yet it is often one of the most overlooked elements of the design process.
Join Häfele and Social Light at Residium for an inspiring and practical evening exploring the fundamentals of residential lighting design. Designed for homeowners, renovators, designers and anyone planning a home project, this seminar will help you better understand how thoughtful lighting can improve the comfort, functionality and atmosphere of a home.
From kitchens and wardrobes through to living spaces, bathrooms and outdoor areas, our lighting experts will share practical ideas, real-world examples and professional insights into creating spaces that feel welcoming, beautiful and easy to live in.
Throughout the evening, our presenters will discuss:
Creating layered lighting throughout the home
How lighting influences mood, atmosphere and wellbeing
Kitchen, wardrobe and cabinetry lighting
Functional versus decorative lighting
Selecting feature lighting and statement pieces
Indoor and outdoor lighting inspiration
Choosing colour temperatures, beam angles and lighting controls
Common lighting mistakes in renovations and new builds
Technical factors that influence light quality, comfort and performance
Key decisions to make early in the design process
Your Hosts
Phil Paterson & Kat Lowry – Social Light
Kat Lowry and Phil Paterson are the directors behind Social Light, combining expertise in interior design, electrical systems and bespoke lighting manufacturing. Together, they bring a practical, design-led approach to lighting, helping homeowners create spaces that feel both functional and beautifully considered.
Social Light supply some of the worlds most beautiful and on-trend lighting brands to New Zealand projects, designs its own in-house collections, and works closely with homeowners, designers and architects to deliver tailored lighting solutions throughout New Zealand.
Belle Bourne – Häfele
Belle Bourne is Häfele New Zealand's Specification and Brand Experience Manager and a qualified kitchen designer with almost 20 years of experience in residential design and detailing. Combining practical design knowledge with Häfele's global expertise, Belle specialises in helping homeowners and designers create functional, beautifully considered spaces through thoughtful hardware, integrated lighting and storage solutions.
We’ll also be holding a casual Q&A session where guests can ask questions about their own projects and receive advice from the experts.
After the presentations, attendees are invited to explore the Häfele and Social Light showrooms to see a range of lighting solutions in action and speak directly with product specialists.
Whether you're at the beginning of a renovation journey or finalising the details of a new build, this seminar is designed to help you make more confident lighting decisions and better understand the possibilities available across the modern home. It’s also a great refresher for designers.
Free event. Registration essential.