Lighting by Room

Start with the room

One of the easiest ways to choose lighting is to begin with the space it is going in. Browsing by room narrows a very large range of fittings down to those suited to how an area is actually used, so you spend less time wading through options that were never going to fit the brief. Think of it as a starting point that points you in the right direction rather than the final choice itself.

Task light where you need it

Some rooms call for bright, focused light to work by. A kitchen worktop, a study desk or a favourite reading spot all benefit from fittings that put light exactly where the task is, so you can see clearly without straining your eyes. These spaces tend to suit brighter output and more directed beams that keep the working surface well lit from above.

Softer light for relaxing

Other rooms are far more about atmosphere than precision. A living room or bedroom usually wants softer, ambient light that fills the space gently rather than spotlighting any one corner of it. Pendants, wall lights and lamps all play a part here, layering light at different heights so the room feels settled and welcoming rather than flatly and harshly lit.

Halls and in-between spaces

Hallways and landings are easy to overlook, yet they set the tone the moment you step through a home. Lighting here needs to feel welcoming and even, guiding the eye along the route without leaving dark patches between fittings. Treating these connecting areas as their own category helps you give them the same attention as the rooms they lead into.

Narrowing from room to fitting

Once you have picked a room, each area links through to fittings chosen with that use in mind, from pendants and chandeliers to floor and table lamps. Use it to draw up a shortlist, then compare the individual fittings on finish, size and shape. Free UK delivery over £99, worldwide shipping.