WHO WE ARE
Established by Jeff Fuller in 2013, with a vision centered on providing bespoke high-end indoor and outdoor lighting that exemplifies distinctive and handcrafted design, The Light Yard was founded to offer a thoughtfully curated assortment of handcrafted and customized lighting solutions.
After a decade-long collaboration, Jeff and Gwyn reimagined the brand identity to underscore the company's artisanal offerings and unique business model. In 2020, The Light Yard underwent a rebranding, emerging as Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard, with all lighting exclusively crafted at Gwyn's studio in Chesterfield.
The United Kingdom is widely regarded as the world's leading creative hub for artisanal design, and our indoor and outdoor collections have been meticulously designed to push the boundaries of contemporary lighting design.
Gwyn Carless (Left) & Jeff Fuller (Right)
MEET THE TEAM
JEFF - FOUNDER
Originally from Kent and now an honorary Northerner, Jeff is the founder of The Light Yard. His unique experience of over 10 years in high end hospitality in London and France has allowed him to offer a personalised approach to the customer journey.
Favourite City: Avignon, France
Who would you most like to have dinner with? Michel Roux Snr
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
What are you passionate about? Family & food
Advice you would give? Don't be afraid to challenge the norm
What annoys you? Rudeness, people whistling (apart from the window cleaner), rustling packets in a cinema
GWYN - THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN
Born and raised in Derbyshire and with a degree in furniture design, Gwyn quickly discovered he had a talent for making decorative lighting and has been doing so for over 25 years.
Favourite holiday destination: Cape Town (SA)
Who would you most like to have dinner with? My wife and friends
Early bird or night owl? Early bird
What are your passions: Cycling & family
Advice you would give: Do what you say you are going do and get on with it
What annoys you? People who can't spell my name properly
ANDREA - CONCIERGE
Lancashire born Andrea heads up our concierge service keeping customers regularly informed on the progress of their orders. Her calm demeanour and friendly personality keeps day to day operations running smoothly.
Favourite city? Venice, Venice, Venice!
Who would you most like to have dinner with?- Victoria Wood & Julie Walters, Helen Mirren, Angel Strawbridge (Escape to the Chateau)
Favourite quote? Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.William Morris
What are you passionate about? All things handmade. The outdoors, sunshine and the sea.
Advice you would give: Don’t play safe or small. Take risks and do what brings you joy. Be unashamedly yourself.
ALICE - BOOKKEEPER
Having grown up in the Czech Republic and now settled in Cheshire, Alice is our fun loving adventurous Biking Bookkeeper. When she is not buried in receipts and invoices she is often found cycling between clients or hanging off the side of a mountain...climbing!
Favourite holiday destination? Pembrokeshire
Who would you most like to have dinner with? My grandma
Early bird or night owl? Night owl
What are you passionate about? Climbing & family
Advice you would give? Be honest and be yourself
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
If you have a question about a specific light, a bespoke order or simply can not find the answer to a question you want to ask, we would love to hear from you.
You can either give us a call, or fill out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Telephone: +44 (0)1246 807011