MAXWELL BARLOW LIGHTING
Maxwell Barlow is one of the UK’s most respected lighting designers, delivering residential and commercial projects across the UK and internationally, including Spain, Mallorca, the Bahamas and Jamaica.
Max began his career in events lighting at Starlight Design before training at award-winning architectural studio, John Cullen Lighting, then co founded the renowned Barlow & Barlow with his sister, interior designer, Lucy Barlow in 2013. In 2018, Maxwell Barlow established his own independent studio to collaborate more widely with designers and architects and is now one of the Notswolds’ leading contemporary designers, based in Leicestershire.
Maxwell Barlow Lighting’s approach is rooted in heritage and proportion, with a clear focus on atmosphere, longevity and sustainability. His work spans boutique hotels, listed townhouses, Caribbean villas and large country estates, with lighting schemes that are entirely tailored to the building, its architecture and interior character.
Services
Unique decorative lighting collections designed with a deep understanding of layered interior lighting
Bespoke lighting design and fabrication for interior designers, architects and private clients
Handcrafted metal lighting including lanterns, pendants and architectural fixtures
Heritage informed lighting schemes for country houses and historic interiors
Consultation and collaborative commissions across residential, hospitality and commercial projects
MARO HOME
Maro Home creates beautifully considered interiors pieces that celebrate traditional British craft through contemporary design. Working directly with skilled makers and independent workshops, every design — from bespoke sofas and sofa-beds to lamps, ceramics and vintage finds — is made by hand and exclusive to the Maro collection.
Founded by Meg Holloway, the studio champions craftsmanship and thoughtful materials, partnering with family-run furniture makers in Long Eaton and independent artisans in Leicestershire to bring each idea to life with tactility, longevity and character at its heart.
Services
Bespoke sofas and sofa beds handcrafted in Nottinghamshire
Made to order upholstered furniture tailored in size and fabric
Champions low-VOC, natural & fully recyclable materials
Curated lighting, ceramics and home accessories
Sourcing of vintage and character pieces for interiors
Collaborations with British makers and family run workshops
Commissioned pieces for private homes and design led interiors
Furniture loans for editorial shoots and styling projects
