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Influencer Justin Flores Spills His Secrets On Interior Lighting Design

February 4, 2025

Achilles Zervos

Influencer Justin Flores Spills His Secrets On Interior Lighting Design - Residence Supply

For today's interview, we reached out to interior design influencer Justin Flores, who recently worked with us in a collaboration that truly changed the feel of his apartment. Justin is a lighting enthusiast and so we were very excited for the opportunity to work together.

With approximately 2k followers on Instagram at the time of writing this, Justin’s influence on the interior design space and more is evident by the tons of positive comments that he receives daily from his loyal fanbase. 

Justin collaborates with international brands and has a truly unique aesthetic that captures the eye of anyone interested in interior design and especially lighting. 

For this project, Justin received the Zuru Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp - a unique statement-maker which we are very proud to present to you.

Without further ado, let’s see what Justin had to say about working with us! 

Zach: Hello Justin, it is a pleasure meeting you! I just wanted to kick things off by saying that I love your content and you have truly given me some inspiration for simple yet effective changes I can make in my own apartment. How did the Zuru Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp help transform your home into what you dreamed of?  

Justin: For months, I've seen the Zuru Floor-to-Ceiling Lamp on other interior design/home decor influencer's pages. I fell in love with this lamp from the first time I laid eyes on it and it became my dream lamp that I wished I would have someday! What stood out to me about this lamp is how unique and otherworldly the design is. Its ability to adjust to various ceiling heights is also such a great feature! So, being able to unbox this lamp and to add it to my space has been such a surreal experience and this lamp is definitely a statement piece in the home that I am working so hard to decorate! 

Z: I’m so happy to hear that! What was the goal of your project, and how did Residence Supply’s lamp help bring your vision to life? 

J: The goal of this project/collaboration was to bring my dining area to life, particularly the corner to the right of my plants. I always hated how dark and cold this corner appeared and it was definitely not fun to look at each time I passed it to go into the kitchen. I truly believe that the Zuru lamp helped me achieve the goal of bringing this corner to life and I couldn't have asked for a better piece of warm lighting to accomplish this goal! 

Z: You are so right. Any lighting designer will promptly focus on dark corners and try to bring them to life. I understand that you are very interested in good and decorative yet functional lighting. What role does lighting play in reflecting your personal design style? Are there any specific trends you’re loving right now? 

J: Lighting is such a crucial part of my personal design style. My fellow content creators know that I'm all about warm lighting and orange hues in my apartment! I never turn on the ceiling light and I always make sure my lamps are turned on once the sun starts to set!

I strongly believe that lighting can make or break a space and proper lighting is essential to achieving a warm and cozy vibe.

I choose lamps and warm lighting that not only look good in the corner that I place them in but also look good when placed with other lamps.  

In terms of trends that I'm currently following, I love the aesthetic of mid-century modern and unique pieces of lighting and decor. I'm looking into replacing some of my current modern contemporary furniture with more unique vintage pieces. Choosing more bold furniture than what I'm used to isn't always easy, but this year I'm looking to be more brave in this aspect and trusting the process! 

Z: I love your optimism and determination. Trends are changing rapidly but vintage will always be in style. Since many of our readers are interested in advice for social media growth, do you have any tips for other home influencers on incorporating lighting into their content to engage followers? 

J: As mentioned earlier, lighting is crucial and it can make or break a space.

You should find lighting that makes you happy and that makes you feel the most at peace.

If your vibe is warmer tones and warm lighting, go for it! If you're into colder, brighter lighting, go for that too!  

Your followers will follow you for your unique designs rather than you chasing trends that you don't truly resonate with :) 

With that said, I am a big fan of the warmer, orange lighting that can be seen on my page. Those who follow me seem to enjoy the orange hues that come from my lamps and the way that these lamps work together to create a cozy vibe! Bottom line, do what makes you happy and those who follow you will follow you for your authenticity! 

Z: You are so right, Justin, and you truly put out unique designs that clearly resonate with your personality. Now, let’s move to some more personal and lifestyle questions as many of our readers are interested in what happens behind the scenes. Can you walk us through a typical day in your life? Are there any lighting products you use to set the right mood for your day?  

J: A typical day for me involves waking up early, 5 am, when I have work and around 6 am on my off days. On my off days, I'll typically shoot, film, or edit videos and photos that I've taken of my apartment. I like to experiment with different angles and lighting conditions and I like to push myself to get creative with my shots! I also like to spend a lot of time engaging with those in the interior design/home decor community. The community is so supportive and welcoming and I'm so grateful for all of the connections I've made in the last 3 months! My comments section is a testament to how kind and caring each individual creator is :)  

In regards to lighting products that I use to set the mood right for the day, I use Cync color-changing LED bulbs to wake me up in the morning, rather than using an alarm. I find that the warm lighting which mimics a sunrise is better for my mental health than a heart-stopping alarm! Most of my lamps use Cync light bulbs and they all turn on automatically at 5 am on days when I have work and 6 am on my off days. 

Z: Wow, I’ve never heard of using Cync color-changing LEDs to wake up but it sounds like a fantastic and very peaceful idea.

I think we can slowly wrap up. You have given us a detailed look into how Residence Supply helped shape your apartment along with some creative ideas and a peek into your day-to-day life. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to showcase the impact our collaboration had on your life. I wish you all the best and it was lovely working with you. 

You can find Justin on Instagram at flo.oasis! 

Published on February 4, 2025 - by Achilles Zervos

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