Some of the most memorable details inside a Bali stay are found above the dining table, beside the bed or hanging from a high ceiling. Lighting has become an important part of the interiors of many hotels, villas and restaurants on the island, where functional objects are frequently treated as decorative pieces in their own right.

Woven pendant lamps are particularly well suited to Bali's tropical architecture. Rattan, bamboo and other plant fibres allow light to filter through instead of creating a completely closed shade. During the day, their texture works with wood, stone and plaster interiors. In the evening, the same weave creates patterns of light and shadow across walls and ceilings.

More decorative designs introduce shells, beads or individually shaped pieces that turn a lamp into a focal point. These work particularly well in otherwise restrained interiors, where one unusual object can add character without filling the room with decoration.

It is an interesting detail to look for when choosing accommodation in Bali. Hotel photographs tend to focus on pools, views and bedrooms, but dining spaces, terraces and communal areas can reveal just as much about the character of a stay.

And for anyone bringing ideas home from Bali, lighting is perhaps one of the easiest details to remember. A woven pendant above a table can reference tropical interiors without recreating an entire Bali-inspired room.

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