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A plain white ceiling light rarely steals the show in a showroom. At home, that restraint can be useful: it blends into a pale ceiling and gives furniture, colour and artwork room to breathe. Proportion, diffusion and the...

There is no single correct order for choosing furniture and lighting. Fixed wiring should be planned early, while the final size and style of many fittings are easier to choose once key furniture dimensions are known.

A pendant hung low over a dining table can bring the seating area together, but a few centimetres may be enough to block the view across it. Use these practical starting measurements for dining tables and walking routes,...

A main ceiling light is convenient, but it is not the only way to light a living room. Layered lighting can create a calmer, more flexible space, although it needs better planning. Ceiling height, furniture layout, wiring and...

The main bedroom light does not automatically belong directly above the bed. The right position depends on the room layout, bed position, wardrobe, walkways and fixture type

A bedroom light does not need to dominate the room. Simple shapes, soft diffusion and calm finishes usually work better with changing bedding, furniture and wall colours.