Journal

A wall sconce casting a pool of light onto a bed and a book
Hardwired or plug-in: which wall light do you need?
The practical difference, where each one suits, and what can be converted later. Read more...
A living room lit by a pendant, a table lamp and a floor lamp at dusk
How to layer lighting in a living room
Ambient, task and accent light, and why five sources at thirty percent beats one at full. Read more...
Lighting materials arranged on a warm surface
Warm or cool? Choosing colour temperature for every room
What kelvin numbers mean, the right temperature for each room, and why CRI matters. Read more...
Three unlit bulbs of different shapes on a linen cloth
E26, E27, GU10: a plain guide to light bulb bases
What the codes mean, which base you need, and how to read wattage and lumens. Read more...
A tall pendant lighting a stairwell from above
How high to hang a pendant light: a room-by-room guide
Hanging heights for dining tables, islands, hallways, bedsides, stairwells and bathrooms. Read more...
A pendant hanging above a dining table, showing the distance to the tabletop
How big should a pendant light be over a dining table?
The arithmetic behind pendant sizing, for round, rectangular and long tables. Read more...