The design process began by exploring a range of lighting concepts, including ceiling lights and downlights. While these ideas showed potential, I found they often exposed the light source too directly, creating a harsher lighting experience than I wanted to achieve.

I shifted my focus towards a wall-mounted sconce that concealed the light source and used indirect illumination to highlight the natural grain of the timber. This direction better aligned with my goal of creating a warm, inviting light while making the wood itself the focal point of the design.