Acoustic ceiling light by Dresswall, supplied across Hampshire, New Forest, Dorset, Surrey and wider UK.

Light box by dresswall

from £6,000

People usually forget about the ceiling when they’re designing a space, but honestly, it’s what sets the mood. We wanted something that could shape the atmosphere without making the room look busy. Light by Dresswall nailed it.

This piece pulls double duty—it lights the room and controls sound, all in one element. No need to cram in extra gear or layer on technical stuff. The tunable white lighting shifts with the day, so you get brighter, energetic light when you need it, and then a softer glow for calmer moments. Plus, the acoustic panel cuts down on echo and sharpens the sound.

What really hooked us was the discipline behind it. It’s bold but not flashy, with crisp lines and a finish that feels right. It doesn’t try to outshine the rest of the interior—it grounds it. So instead of a ceiling that feels like an afterthought, you get a feature that’s clearly meant to be there, holding the design together and setting the right tone.

At Abitalia South Coast, we present the Dresswall as part of our curated collection of designer ceiling lighting, available to clients across Dorset, Hampshire and Surrey from our Poole showroom. Come in and see what a difference the ceiling can make.

from the studio