Light Crafted With Intent

Positioned on the shores of Lake Hāwea, this contemporary residence was designed to blur the boundaries between indoors and out. The homeowners wanted every space to feel connected to the surrounding landscape, creating a home that embraces the ever-changing lake and mountain views while maintaining a sense of warmth and comfort. From the moment you arrive, subtle LED step lighting creates a welcoming entrance, while carefully positioned exterior lighting enhances the home's striking architectural form after dark without competing with its natural surroundings. A defining feature of the home is the 12-metre-long connecting hallway, illuminated by a continuous recessed track system. FLOS spotlights have been thoughtfully positioned to highlight the owners' artwork, while discreet FLOS Multi Spot Mini fittings provide soft pathfinding light, creating a gallery-like experience that guides you through the home. Throughout the kitchen and living spaces, iGuzzini Laser Blade luminaires deliver exceptional illumination while remaining virtually invisible within the ceiling. This minimalist approach allows the dramatic timber ceiling and architectural detailing to remain the focus, proving that the best lighting often goes unnoticed. Above the custom booth dining area hangs a beautiful statement pendant selected by the homeowners themselves. Featuring iconic brushed brass swallows, the fitting pays tribute to the surrounding landscape and native birdlife, perfectly reflecting the home's connection to nature. Halcyon Lighting products are featured throughout the residence, carefully selected to showcase the home's premium finishes. In the bathrooms, the Mini-Cevon range beautifully accentuates the stunning greenstone feature walls, bringing depth, texture and richness to the natural material. The luxury Hāwea is a project we're incredibly proud to have delivered. Designed by Wayne Pretty and brought to life through the dedication of our installation team, led by Phil Jones, this home represents the level of craftsmanship, collaboration and attention to detail that defines every Pretty Sweet Lighting project. Most importantly, the result is a home that not only looks exceptional but is loved by the homeowners every day.