About Space is one of those lighting companies you come across when you’re hunting for something a bit nicer than the usual store stuff but you don’t want to fall into that crazy expensive designer world either. They’ve been around for a while now and they’ve sort of built a reputation for mixing creative designs with pieces you can actually use at home without feeling like you live in a showroom. Their stores have this warm, slightly industrial vibe, and you can tell they really like playing with shapes, materials, and textures instead of just doing the same lamp a hundred times in different colours.

They make and source all sorts of lights — pendants, floor lamps, table lamps, wall lights, big statement pieces, all the way to quieter, simpler designs you barely notice until you switch them on. What’s nice is that a lot of the pieces feel hand-touched or handmade in some way. Not rustic or rough, just… thoughtful. You get timber, metal, glass, rattan, ceramics, even some unusual finishes depending on the collection.

One thing people like about About Space is that they also do custom lighting. If you have a weird corner, a super high ceiling, or a room that doesn’t behave like normal rooms do, they usually have a way to make something to fit it. They do commercial lighting too, so you’ll see their stuff in cafes, offices, little shops, restaurants — basically anywhere that wants something unique without blowing the whole budget.

They work closely with interior designers and builders, but regular people walk in all the time just wanting a nice lamp for their living room or kitchen. And the staff generally know what they’re talking about, so you don’t end up standing there confused by all the bulbs and brightness levels.

Overall, About Space is a go-to spot in Australia if you want lighting that feels modern, a bit creative, and not mass-produced — but still usable in everyday spaces.