Guides

Three Fenwick green ribbed glass pendants hung over a cream kitchen island
How High to Hang a Pendant Light: Heights in cm
A pendant hung at the right height lights the table, not your eyes. Too high and it looks lost. Too low and it blocks the view across the room. Read more...
Two brass Hatton swing arm wall lights either side of a bed, one pulled out for reading
Wall Light Height and Placement: A Room by Room Guide
Wall lights add soft light at eye level, which a ceiling light alone cannot give. They make a room feel warmer and more layered. The trick is getting the height... Read more...
Purbeck travertine wall light beside a round mirror in a limestone bathroom
Bathroom Lighting Zones and IP Ratings: A UK Guide
Water and electricity are a dangerous mix, so bathrooms have their own wiring rules. In the UK they come from BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. The rules divide the... Read more...
Close up of a clear glass globe with a filament bulb on the Clifton floor lamp
Choosing Light Bulbs: Caps, Lumens, Colour and Dimming
The right bulb makes a good light look its best. The wrong one can glare, flicker or simply not fit. Here is what the codes and numbers on the box... Read more...
Close up of the glowing alabaster veining on the Avebury wall light
Glass and Stone Shades Explained: Light, Looks and Care
The material of a shade shapes the light as much as the bulb does. Some materials sparkle, some glow and some send light in one direction. Here is how each... Read more...
A pair of Wren cordless mushroom lamps on bedside tables either side of a bed
Lighting Gifts That Need No Electrician
The best lighting gifts work the moment they come out of the box. Every light in this guide is cordless or plugs into a socket, so nobody needs an electrician,... Read more...