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Discover the transformative power of lighting with our guide to Gubi Lighting. Explore various lighting types that enhance ambiance, whether youre brightening a cozy living room, a chic dining area, or a stylish office. Learn how to effectively use these designs to elevate your spaces functionality and aesthetic. Gubi, based in Singapore, combines elegance and innovation, offering timeless pieces that redefine modern living. Illuminate your world and create the perfect atmosphere with Gubi Lighting.

Transform your space: Discover Gubis stunning lighting solutions!


Discover the transformative power of lighting with our guide to Gubi Lighting. Explore various lighting types that enhance ambiance, whether youre brightening a cozy living room, a chic dining area, or a stylish office. Learn how to effectively use these designs to elevate your spaces functionality and aesthetic. Gubi, based in Singapore, combines elegance and innovation, offering timeless pieces that redefine modern living. Illuminate your world and create the perfect atmosphere with Gubi Lighting.


Published by Rhiannon Hills | March 2, 2025

Rhiannon Hills | March 2, 2025

A Guide to Different Types of Lighting: Enhancing Your Space with Gubi Lighting

A Guide to Different Types of Lighting: Enhancing Your Space with Gubi Lighting

Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the tone and functionality of any space. Whether you're illuminating a cozy living room, a stylish office, or a chic dining area, the right lighting can transform a room and enhance its ambiance. In this guide, we will explore the different types of lighting available and how they can be used effectively in various spaces, all while highlighting the stunning lighting designs from Gubi Lighting. Based in Singapore, Gubi brings elegance, innovation, and timeless design to modern living spaces.


Rhiannon HillsChoosing the right type of lighting is more than just illumination; it’s about creating an atmosphere that enhances both function and beauty in every room.

Rhiannon Hills

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"Choosing the right type of lighting is more than just illumination; it’s about creating an atmosphere that enhances both function and beauty in every room. "

lighting designed by Gubi for Greta M. GrossmanThe Grashoppa Floor Lamp has to be the most iconic lighting design in Gubis immense collection. With its unique silhouette and colour variations, the Grasshoppa Floor Lamp will likely retain its popularity for decades to come.
1. Grashoppa Floor Lamp

The Grashoppa Floor Lamp has to be the most iconic lighting design in Gubis immense collection. With its unique silhouette and colour variations, the Grasshoppa Floor Lamp will likely retain its popularity for decades to come.


From $ 1,219


Greta Grossman (1906 – 1999) only really gained prominence as a designer when Gubi discovered and reproduced her designs. With a career spanning over a forty year period, she was an important designer that influenced many to follow her footsteps in a time period where female designers were few. Grossman drew inspiration from European Modernism and played a key role in defining the aesthetic of mid-Century Californian Modernism. 
  
  The most iconic furniture pieces she designed for Gubi would be the Grasshopper floor lamp and the Cobra floor and table lamps. Many of these won design awards and her work was frequently displayed in Sweden museums.

Designed by Greta M. Grossman for Gubi

lighting designed by Gubi for Louis WeisdorfThe Multi-Lite Pendant Lamps ingenious design has managed to astound users from both the past and the present. With its movable shades, a homeowner can choose to direct the light in any direction he or she so wishes. This includes, upwards, downwards and even asymmetrically. Such added functionalities also add on a layer of personalisation, which is crucial in interior design.
2. Multi-Lite Pendant Lamp

The Multi-Lite Pendant Lamps ingenious design has managed to astound users from both the past and the present. With its movable shades, a homeowner can choose to direct the light in any direction he or she so wishes. This includes, upwards, downwards and even asymmetrically. Such added functionalities also add on a layer of personalisation, which is crucial in interior design.


From $ 1,067


Danish architect and designer Louis Weisdorf graduated from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1954 and since then has gathered a diverse range of projects in the areas of graphic-, interior- and industrial design. He is a versatile worker and has over 60 years of experience in many fields of design, making him an iconic multi-designer. 
  
  Weisdorf has always been keen in creating lighting furniture from a single element that can be built and formed together in multiple ways. He was led by the concept of shielding the eyes from the direct glare of a bulb at all angles. This was artfully crafted in the Turbo Pendant in 1967 for Gubi. The Multi-Lite Pendant by Gubi is also a signature lighting fixture that showcases the sensibilities of Weisdorf as a designer.

Designed by Louis Weisdorf for Gubi

lighting designed by Gubi for Greta M. GrossmanThe Grasshoppa Pendant Lamp was the natural development following Greta Grossmans success with the Grasshoppa Floor Lamp. The Grasshoppa is characterised by its signature steel shade, which possesses an organic character that has been bolstered by lightness and functionality. This sense of whimsicality is rife in Grossmans designs and can be seen in the rest of her ingenious designs.
3. Grasshoppa Pendant Lamp

The Grasshoppa Pendant Lamp was the natural development following Greta Grossmans success with the Grasshoppa Floor Lamp. The Grasshoppa is characterised by its signature steel shade, which possesses an organic character that has been bolstered by lightness and functionality. This sense of whimsicality is rife in Grossmans designs and can be seen in the rest of her ingenious designs.


From $ 533


Greta Grossman (1906 – 1999) only really gained prominence as a designer when Gubi discovered and reproduced her designs. With a career spanning over a forty year period, she was an important designer that influenced many to follow her footsteps in a time period where female designers were few. Grossman drew inspiration from European Modernism and played a key role in defining the aesthetic of mid-Century Californian Modernism. 
  
  The most iconic furniture pieces she designed for Gubi would be the Grasshopper floor lamp and the Cobra floor and table lamps. Many of these won design awards and her work was frequently displayed in Sweden museums.

Designed by Greta M. Grossman for Gubi

1. Ceiling Lights


Ceiling lights are the primary light sources for most rooms. They come in various forms, including flush mount and semi-flush mount fixtures, chandeliers, and pendant lamps. Ceiling lights provide general illumination, making them perfect for larger rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, or kitchens. For those seeking elegance and sophisticated design, Gubi Lighting offers a range of fixtures that make a statement, such as the Ronde Pendant Lamp, which delivers a timeless and stylish presence. Whether you choose a simple flush mount for a minimalist approach or a striking chandelier for a grander look, ceiling lights are versatile enough to cater to any space. In the kitchen, ceiling lights can provide sufficient brightness for cooking tasks, while in the bathroom, they offer necessary visibility for grooming. In Singapore, where homes often blend modern architecture with compact living, ceiling lights offer a practical yet chic way to brighten any room while complementing the overall design.

Ceiling lights are the primary light sources for most rooms. They come in various forms, including flush mount and semi-flush mount fixtures, chandeliers, and pendant lamps. Ceiling lights provide general illumination, making them perfect for larger rooms like living rooms, dining rooms, or kitchens.
For those seeking elegance and sophisticated design, Gubi Lighting offers a range of fixtures that make a statement, such as the Ronde Pendant Lamp, which delivers a timeless and stylish presence. Whether you choose a simple flush mount for a minimalist approach or a striking chandelier for a grander look, ceiling lights are versatile enough to cater to any space. In the kitchen, ceiling lights can provide sufficient brightness for cooking tasks, while in the bathroom, they offer necessary visibility for grooming.
In Singapore, where homes often blend modern architecture with compact living, ceiling lights offer a practical yet chic way to brighten any room while complementing the overall design.

2. Wall Sconces


Wall sconces are versatile lighting fixtures that can either complement other lighting sources or serve as the primary illumination in a room. Typically mounted on walls, sconces can highlight specific architectural features, artwork, or even serve as ambient lighting in hallways and stairwells. Gubi’s collection of wall sconces adds an air of sophistication to any space. For example, the Grashoppa Wall Light is a perfect combination of form and function, offering soft, ambient light with its unique design. Wall sconces are ideal for spaces where subtlety is needed, such as the bathroom, where they can frame mirrors for grooming, or in a living room to add warmth and intimacy. In Singapore, where space is often at a premium, sconces can also be a space-saving option, as they don’t require floor space but still add character to the room.

Wall sconces are versatile lighting fixtures that can either complement other lighting sources or serve as the primary illumination in a room. Typically mounted on walls, sconces can highlight specific architectural features, artwork, or even serve as ambient lighting in hallways and stairwells.
Gubi’s collection of wall sconces adds an air of sophistication to any space. For example, the Grashoppa Wall Light is a perfect combination of form and function, offering soft, ambient light with its unique design. Wall sconces are ideal for spaces where subtlety is needed, such as the bathroom, where they can frame mirrors for grooming, or in a living room to add warmth and intimacy. In Singapore, where space is often at a premium, sconces can also be a space-saving option, as they don’t require floor space but still add character to the room.

3. Pendant Lamps


Pendant lamps are a perfect way to introduce both functional and ambient light into a space. Suspended from the ceiling by a cord, chain, or rod, pendant lights provide direct lighting, making them ideal for task areas such as dining rooms, kitchens, and home offices. For a stylish yet functional pendant light, Gubi’s Turbo Pendant Lamp designed by Louis Weisdorf is a brilliant option. The pendant's intricate design creates a beautiful focal point, while the soft, diffused light provides a comfortable ambiance. Pendant lamps work wonderfully over kitchen islands, dining tables, or breakfast bars, offering focused light for tasks like cooking or reading while defining the space. In Singapore, where interior spaces often combine multiple functions, pendant lamps can double as both decorative elements and functional lighting solutions. A well-placed pendant light can illuminate your home office or create a cozy reading nook, providing both task and ambient lighting in one elegant fixture.

Pendant lamps are a perfect way to introduce both functional and ambient light into a space. Suspended from the ceiling by a cord, chain, or rod, pendant lights provide direct lighting, making them ideal for task areas such as dining rooms, kitchens, and home offices.
For a stylish yet functional pendant light, Gubi’s Turbo Pendant Lamp designed by Louis Weisdorf is a brilliant option. The pendant's intricate design creates a beautiful focal point, while the soft, diffused light provides a comfortable ambiance. Pendant lamps work wonderfully over kitchen islands, dining tables, or breakfast bars, offering focused light for tasks like cooking or reading while defining the space.
In Singapore, where interior spaces often combine multiple functions, pendant lamps can double as both decorative elements and functional lighting solutions. A well-placed pendant light can illuminate your home office or create a cozy reading nook, providing both task and ambient lighting in one elegant fixture.

4. Chandeliers


Chandeliers are the epitome of grandeur and elegance, often used to create a statement in spaces with high ceilings. These multi-bulb fixtures add sophistication and warmth to any room, making them perfect for dining rooms, foyers, or living rooms. Chandeliers create a stunning visual impact, and their diffused light offers both ambient illumination and a touch of luxury. Gubi’s Multi-Lite Pendant Lamp is a versatile chandelier design that allows you to control the direction of light, creating both direct and indirect lighting effects. This piece is an excellent choice for creating an elegant and intimate atmosphere in a dining room or grand entrance. In Singapore, where many homes feature open-plan layouts and high ceilings, chandeliers are an excellent way to add a sense of space and elegance. They can also create a luxurious focal point in any room, drawing attention upwards and making the space feel larger and more sophisticated.

Chandeliers are the epitome of grandeur and elegance, often used to create a statement in spaces with high ceilings. These multi-bulb fixtures add sophistication and warmth to any room, making them perfect for dining rooms, foyers, or living rooms. Chandeliers create a stunning visual impact, and their diffused light offers both ambient illumination and a touch of luxury.
Gubi’s Multi-Lite Pendant Lamp is a versatile chandelier design that allows you to control the direction of light, creating both direct and indirect lighting effects. This piece is an excellent choice for creating an elegant and intimate atmosphere in a dining room or grand entrance.
In Singapore, where many homes feature open-plan layouts and high ceilings, chandeliers are an excellent way to add a sense of space and elegance. They can also create a luxurious focal point in any room, drawing attention upwards and making the space feel larger and more sophisticated.

5. Floor Lamps


Floor lamps are perfect for adding task lighting, accent lighting, or general illumination to a room. Tall and adjustable, these lamps are versatile and can be placed next to seating areas or in corners to add warmth and ambiance. In smaller spaces, floor lamps can provide the necessary light without taking up too much room, while also offering flexibility in terms of light direction. The Gubi Grashoppa Floor Lamp is one of the brand’s most iconic designs. Its sleek silhouette and adjustable structure make it perfect for reading nooks, living rooms, or even home offices. The Grashoppa’s unique form allows it to function as both a light source and a design statement, making it an ideal addition to any space. In Singapore, floor lamps can be particularly effective in areas where you may want to add extra illumination without installing overhead fixtures. They offer a practical lighting solution while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the room.

Floor lamps are perfect for adding task lighting, accent lighting, or general illumination to a room. Tall and adjustable, these lamps are versatile and can be placed next to seating areas or in corners to add warmth and ambiance. In smaller spaces, floor lamps can provide the necessary light without taking up too much room, while also offering flexibility in terms of light direction.
The Gubi Grashoppa Floor Lamp is one of the brand’s most iconic designs. Its sleek silhouette and adjustable structure make it perfect for reading nooks, living rooms, or even home offices. The Grashoppa’s unique form allows it to function as both a light source and a design statement, making it an ideal addition to any space.
In Singapore, floor lamps can be particularly effective in areas where you may want to add extra illumination without installing overhead fixtures. They offer a practical lighting solution while enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the room.

6. Table Lamps


Table lamps are a traditional yet highly functional lighting solution. Placed on side tables, desks, or console tables, table lamps provide both task lighting and ambiance, depending on where they are positioned. They can be used to illuminate reading areas, create a cozy atmosphere in bedrooms, or provide focused lighting for home offices. For a statement piece, Gubi’s Gravity Table Lamp in its Upcycled Marble Edition is a perfect example of how function and sustainability come together in a beautifully designed piece. The unique marble offcuts used in the lamp create a striking pattern, making it both an eco-conscious and elegant addition to any space. In Singapore, table lamps are ideal for smaller spaces or areas where direct, soft light is needed, such as bedside tables or desks. With their wide variety of designs, they also offer the opportunity to add character and personality to any room.

Table lamps are a traditional yet highly functional lighting solution. Placed on side tables, desks, or console tables, table lamps provide both task lighting and ambiance, depending on where they are positioned. They can be used to illuminate reading areas, create a cozy atmosphere in bedrooms, or provide focused lighting for home offices.
For a statement piece, Gubi’s Gravity Table Lamp in its Upcycled Marble Edition is a perfect example of how function and sustainability come together in a beautifully designed piece. The unique marble offcuts used in the lamp create a striking pattern, making it both an eco-conscious and elegant addition to any space.
In Singapore, table lamps are ideal for smaller spaces or areas where direct, soft light is needed, such as bedside tables or desks. With their wide variety of designs, they also offer the opportunity to add character and personality to any room.

Conclusion: Elevate Your Space with Gubi Lighting


Choosing the right lighting can completely transform a room, and Gubi Lighting provides a stunning range of fixtures that combine form, function, and style. From the understated elegance of pendant lamps to the grandeur of chandeliers and the practicality of table and floor lamps, Gubi's lighting designs cater to every need and aesthetic. Whether you're illuminating a cozy corner or creating a grand statement in your living space, Gubi Lighting has the perfect piece for every room. For those in Singapore, Gubi’s sophisticated and timeless lighting solutions seamlessly blend into both modern and traditional interiors. With Gubi, you can create beautifully lit spaces that are as functional as they are stylish, bringing elegance and warmth to your home.

Choosing the right lighting can completely transform a room, and Gubi Lighting provides a stunning range of fixtures that combine form, function, and style. From the understated elegance of pendant lamps to the grandeur of chandeliers and the practicality of table and floor lamps, Gubi's lighting designs cater to every need and aesthetic. Whether you're illuminating a cozy corner or creating a grand statement in your living space, Gubi Lighting has the perfect piece for every room.
For those in Singapore, Gubi’s sophisticated and timeless lighting solutions seamlessly blend into both modern and traditional interiors. With Gubi, you can create beautifully lit spaces that are as functional as they are stylish, bringing elegance and warmth to your home.

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