Greetings and welcome to "Lighting in the Home and Garden," an illuminating guide crafted by a seasoned interior designer to shed light on the transformative potential of lighting in enriching both interior and exterior spaces. In this booklet, we embark on a journey through the realm of luminosity, exploring how the strategic interplay of light and shadow can redefine the aesthetics and functionality of your living spaces.
Lighting is not just about brightening a room; it's an art form that can evoke emotions, accentuate architectural nuances, and define the ambiance of a space. From creating cozy retreats to enhancing productivity, each lighting choice holds the power to influence our daily experiences. Join us as we uncover the secrets of sculpting with light, master the art of layering illumination, and explore the myriad ways in which light can be harnessed to elevate the essence of your home and garden.
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Owen Jones, Amazon Best-Selling author from Barry, Wales, has lived in several countries and travelled in many more. While studying Russian in the USSR in the '70's, he hobnobbed with spies on a regular basis. After university, in Suriname, he got caught up in the 1982 coup, when he was accused of being a mercenary.
Later, while a company director, he joined the crew of four as the galley slave to sail from Barry to Gibraltar on a home-made concrete yacht during Desert Storm. En voyage, the yacht was almost rammed by a Russian oil tanker, and an American aircraft carrier - The Atlantic Challenger.
Since 2004, he has lived mainly in the UK, Spain and Thailand. He now leads a somewhat quieter life in his wife's remote, northern farming village writing, editing and increasing the number of translations, and narrations of his novels.
As he says: ”Born in the Land of Song, living in the Land of Smiles”.