Guides

Asteria opal globe wall light in a room
Small Hallway Ideas: How to Make a Narrow Hallway Feel Bigger
How to make a small or narrow hallway feel wider and brighter, starting with lighting that fits the space. Read more...
Hestia gold candlestick lamp under a glass dome on a walnut sideboard
How to Style a Sideboard: An Easy Formula
A repeatable formula for styling a sideboard or console table, with the heights and spacing that make it look considered. Read more...
Hemera pleated shade lamp on a travertine console beside a linen book
How to Make a Room Feel Cosy: 9 Ideas That Work
Nine practical ways to make a room feel warm and welcoming, starting with the change that makes the biggest difference: the light. Read more...
Theia white shade lamp on a travertine bedside table against a green wall
How Tall Should a Bedside Lamp Be? Size and Light Guide
How to choose the right height, shade and light colour for a bedside lamp, and when a wall light or cordless lamp works better. Read more...
Helios gold disc lamp on a round travertine side table against a green wall
Are Rechargeable Table Lamps Worth It? An Honest Guide
What cordless lamps do well, where they fall short, and what to compare before you buy one. Read more...
Nephele cloud pendant light hanging above a dining table
How High to Hang a Pendant Light Over a Dining Table
The height and size rules for a pendant over a dining table, with a worked example for a standard 2.4 m UK ceiling. Read more...
Hesperus cognac glass table lamp in a room
Turn Off the Big Light: How to Light a Living Room With Lamps
Why one ceiling light makes a room feel flat, and a simple plan for lighting a living room with lamps instead: placement, numbers and light colour. Read more...