Trainspotters Ltd – Blog

With interiors continuing to shift away from stark minimalism, 2026 is will be defined by expressive, character-led lighting. Colour, craftsmanship and nostalgia are taking centre stage, with vintage influences — particularly Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco — returning in refined and contemporary ways. For design-led brands like Trainspotters, these trends reflect a long-standing design philosophy …

We don’t often wade into politics – but last week, we were hit with something that made it impossible to ignore. One of our most cherished remakes is the Concorde Pendant Light. These aren’t just any fixtures – the originals were salvaged from the Concorde hangar at Heathrow Airport back in the 2010s. That’s where their …

A very good question! And one we get asked an awful lot. But here’s the interesting bit – dimming has very little to do with our light fittings themselves! Dimmability is about three closely-related components – wiring to the light, the switch that controls the light, and the bulb inside the light. Perhaps not what …

Modern Industrial Enamelling: A Fusion of Function and Aesthetic Excellence Enamelling is often associated with delicate jewellery or fine art pieces, but in the industrial world, it has found a unique and vital role. Modern industrial enamelling blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, offering a desirable and durable finish.  From kitchen appliances and automotive parts …

Bakelite, one of the earliest synthetic plastics, may not get the attention it deserves in today’s world of high-tech materials, but its qualities were groundbreaking in the early 20th century. Created by chemist Leo Baekeland in 1907, Bakelite was the first true plastic – durable, heat-resistant, and electrically insulating – making it a game-changer in …

Having achieved B Corp certification in 2023, we’re delighted to publish our first yearly Impact Report for 2023-24. Please click HERE to download the PDF. If you have any questions regarding our Impact please get in touch via our Contact Us page, or for more information relating to our Social & Environmental policy please visit …

Back in early 2022, we posted a blog called “Wooden Features” in which we told the salvage story of some remarkable mid-century lights from a disbanded chapel in Lambeth, South London. The lights were actually chandeliers that were hanging at second storey level within a cavernous hall, presumably where worship and ceremonies had taken place …

No matter how big or small, ceramic or metal, wall or ceiling mounted, it will undoubtedly spark interest

No matter how big or small, ceramic or metal, wall or ceiling mounted, it will undoubtedly spark interest