Journal
Here we share notes from the atelier, material discoveries, architectural stories, and details from the world of onyx.
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Onyx colors: which spaces suit honey, blue, river, orange, and white onyx?
How do the five onyx types look unlit and lit, and which rooms, palettes, and materials do they suit? A guide to choosing an...
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How to choose table lamp size: proportions for consoles, desks and side tables
Practical proportion rules for table lamp size; recommendations for consoles, desks, side tables, nightstands and bars, plus a dimension table of Nyxora lamps.
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Living room lighting: layered light and floor lamp placement
How do you build three layers of light in a living room, and where should a floor lamp go? Placement and scale for a...
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How is an onyx lamp made? Five steps from block to lamp
Block selection, reading the veins, 6–12 mm carving, polishing, and assembly: the five production steps of a handmade onyx lamp in the Izmir atelier,...
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Bedroom lighting: how to choose a bedside lamp and wall sconce
How tall should a bedside lamp be, and when is a wall sconce the better choice? Layered light, proportions, 2700 K, and paired or...
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Quiet luxury decor: calm spaces with natural stone and warm light
The six principles of quiet luxury, how a sculptural onyx lamp fits this language, room-by-room ideas and material and color pairings for each onyx...
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How to tell if onyx is real: distinguishing it from resin, glass, and artificial stone
Five checks that do not harm the stone for telling resin, glass, and printed imitations from natural onyx, the tests to avoid, and Nyxora’s...
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How to choose a lamp bulb: E27, E14, and G9 sockets, lumens, and color temperature
E27, E14, and G9 sockets, lumens vs watts, Kelvin, and CRI: what to check when buying a lamp bulb, and the right warm white...
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Natural stone lighting for hotel and restaurant projects: a guide for architects
Natural stone lighting in hotel and restaurant projects for architects: lamp type area by area, a specification checklist, 2700 K consistency and care notes.
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