The HDLS Journal is the editorial platform of HDLS Lighting Ltd — a curated space where material expertise, architectural lighting knowledge, and refined design philosophy converge.

More than a blog, the Journal serves as a living archive of the house’s thinking. It explores the noble materials that define our collections — Murano-style glass, Spanish alabaster, precision-cut crystal, and finely worked metals — while examining how these materials perform within architectural-scale interiors.

Through in-depth guides, design analysis, and technical insight, the HDLS Journal supports interior designers, architects, developers, and discerning homeowners seeking clarity before specification or investment in luxury lighting.

Das HDLS Journal

Grand Dining Room Lighting Layout Guide: Chandelier Size, Placement & Table Proportions

Grand Dining Room Lighting Layout Guide: Chandelier Size, Placement & Table Proportions

Von Maria Onuta 20. Apr 2026

Learn how to design an effective dining room lighting layout using practical chandelier sizing rules, spacing guidance, and lighting zone strategies. This detailed guide explains how to position fixtures over...

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Luxury Crystal Chandeliers: Styles, Sizes & Crystal Types Explained

Luxury Crystal Chandeliers: Styles, Sizes & Crystal Types Explained

Von Maria Onuta 17. Mär 2026

A complete guide to luxury crystal chandeliers, including styles, sizing, crystal types, and how to choose the perfect statement lighting for dining rooms, foyers, and refined interiors.

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Von Florenz zum Licht – Die HDLS Trapunto Kollektion und das Erbe italienischer Handwerkskunst

Von Florenz zum Licht – Die HDLS Trapunto Kollektion und das Erbe italienischer Handwerkskunst

Von Maria Onuta 9. Mär 2026

Der Florence Trapunto Kollektion von HDLS Lighting Ltd Feiert italienische Handwerkskunst durch gestepptes Leder und Asfour-Kristall. Inspiriert von der Toskana. artigiani toscani und die alten trapunto Mithilfe dieser Technik verwandelt...

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How to Choose the Right Chandelier Size for Luxury Interiors (Expert Guide)

How to Choose the Right Chandelier Size for Luxury Interiors (Expert Guide)

Von Maria Onuta 8. Mär 2026

A designers' guide on how to choose the right chandelier size for luxury interiors, from dining rooms to double-height foyers, with expert guidance on scale, height, and materials.

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What Defines a True Luxury Wall Sconce? Scale, Noble Materials & Architectural Presence

What Defines a True Luxury Wall Sconce? Scale, Noble Materials & Architectural Presence

Von Maria Onuta 24. Feb 2026

Discover what defines a true luxury wall sconce — from large architectural scale and refined proportion to noble materials including Egyptian crystal, Murano-style glass, Spanish alabaster, and 18K gold-plated copper....

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Are Luxury Chandeliers Still Worth It in 2026?

Are Luxury Chandeliers Still Worth It in 2026?

Von Maria Onuta 30. Jan 2026

Are luxury chandeliers still worth the investment in 2026?This decision-focused guide explores how designers, homeowners, and developers evaluate luxury chandeliers today — from crystal and materials to scale, architecture, and...

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Large Chandeliers for High Ceilings: Designing with Grand-Scale Lighting

Large Chandeliers for High Ceilings: Designing with Grand-Scale Lighting

Von Maria Onuta 5. Jan 2026

Large chandeliers for high ceilings require more than scale — they demand architectural proportion. This guide explores double-height chandelier ideas, drop calculations, and bespoke solutions for staircases, foyers, and luxury...

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Luxury Chandeliers for High-End U.S. Homes: How Designers Specify Lighting for Foyers, Staircases & High Ceilings

Luxury Chandeliers for High-End U.S. Homes: How Designers Specify Lighting for Foyers, Staircases & High Ceilings

Von Maria Onuta 26. Dez 2025

Luxury chandeliers in high-end U.S. homes must be specified with architectural intent, not chosen as simple décor. This guide explains how designers select grand foyer chandeliers, staircase chandeliers for high...

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Luxury Lighting Design: How Designers Layer Lighting in Luxury Homes

Luxury Lighting Design: How Designers Layer Lighting in Luxury Homes

Von Maria Onuta 22. Dez 2025

True luxury lighting goes beyond beautiful fixtures. This HDLS guide explains how chandeliers, wall sconces, architectural lighting, and layered lighting design work together to create balance, atmosphere, and comfort in...

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How to Choose a Timeless Luxury Chandelier (Expert Guide for Elegant Interiors)

How to Choose a Timeless Luxury Chandelier (Expert Guide for Elegant Interiors)

Von Maria Onuta 18. Dez 2025

Choosing a luxury chandelier is an investment in longevity, not trends. This editorial guide explores how materials, proportion, craftsmanship, and restraint define lighting that remains elegant for decades. From architectural...

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So wählen Sie den perfekten Luxus-Kronleuchter für Ihr U.S. Zuhause: Größe, Deckenhöhe und architektonischer Stil (2026 Leitfaden)

So wählen Sie den perfekten Luxus-Kronleuchter für Ihr U.S. Zuhause: Größe, Deckenhöhe und architektonischer Stil (2026 Leitfaden)

Von Maria Onuta 12. Dez 2025

Die Wahl des perfekten Luxus-Kronleuchters für Ihr U.S. Zuhause erfordert ein Gleichgewicht zwischen Maßstab, Architektur, Deckenhöhe und Materialauswahl. Dieser Leitfaden von 2026 zeigt, wie man einen Kronleuchter richtig dimensioniert, ihn...

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Wie man ein HDLS Luxusbeleuchtungspartner in den USA wird: Eine hochpreisige Gelegenheit für Designprofis

Wie man ein HDLS Luxusbeleuchtungspartner in den USA wird: Eine hochpreisige Gelegenheit für Designprofis

Von Maria Onuta 8. Dez 2025

Werden Sie ein HDLS-Partner und vertreten Sie handgefertigte Luxusbeleuchtung in den USA. Dieser Artikel erklärt das Programm, für wen es gedacht ist, die Vorteile, das Verdienstpotenzial und warum HDLS die...

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