How High Should Wall Lights Be?
Eye level — about 1.6m — covers most rooms. Where it doesn't: either side of a mirror, up a staircase, beside a bed, and...
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What Size Pendant Light for a Hallway?
For a standard UK hallway with a 2.4m ceiling, keep the bottom of the fitting at least 2.1m off the floor and no wider...
What IP Rating Do You Need for Bathroom Lighting?
IP44 covers most of a UK bathroom and IP65 where the fitting will be hit by water directly — but the rating you need...
How High Should You Hang a Chandelier Over a Dining Table?
The bottom of the chandelier should sit 75–90cm above the table surface — but ceiling height and table width decide which piece works at...
How High to Hang Pendant Lights Over a Kitchen Island
The short answer is 75 to 90cm above the worktop. Here is how to adjust that for ceiling height, island length, how many pendants...
Lighting Layers Explained: What to Use in Every Room
Good lighting isn't one perfect ceiling light — it's three layers working together: ambient, task and accent. Room by room, what to use and...
How to Choose the Right Light Fixture for Every Room
Size, drop, fitting type and IP rating — the four things to check on any light before you buy, and how they change room...
Pendant Lights vs. Chandeliers: Which Is Right for Your Space?
Pendants suit focused light over a table or island; chandeliers suit a room with height and a centre to fill. The difference, and how...