Lighting

Lamps, heights and bulb warmth, for rooms that feel good after dark.

LightingHow to decorate a rented flat when you can't paintMake a rented flat feel like yours without a paintbrush: low lamps, rugs that contrast with the carpet, fabric on the walls, and every change reversible.
HallwaysHow to decorate a Victorian terrace hallwayTurn a narrow Victorian terrace hallway from a dark tunnel into an arrival room: one continuous paint colour, a runner sized properly and low, layered light.
Living roomsHow to style alcoves either side of a chimney breastHow to style the alcoves either side of a chimney breast: shelf spacing, paint, lighting and how to balance the two sides without matching them.
Small spacesHow to turn a box room into a home officeTurn an awkward box room into a home office that works: where the desk goes, how deep the storage should be, and how to light it without glare.
Living roomsHow to make a north-facing living room feel warmA north-facing living room feels cold because flat, blue daylight drains standard neutrals. Here is how to warm it using the right paint undertones, layered 2200K lighting, and tactile natural materials.
Dining roomsHow to design a small dining roomLearn how to design a small dining room using narrow table proportions, space-saving banquette seating, and pedestal bases that clear precious floor space.
HallwaysHow to decorate a small hallwayA complete guide to decorating a small hallway: blur narrow boundaries with colour drenching, balance mirrors with artwork, and light corners from low levels.
Living roomsHow to light a living roomLighting a living room well means moving beyond the single overhead pendant. The rules for layering lamps, choosing bulb warmth, and balancing light at sitting height.
Living roomsHow to brighten a dark living roomBrightening a dark living room means layering lamps around the edges, covering light-absorbing floors with a pale rug, and avoiding stark white paint.
BedroomsHow to make a small bedroom feel biggerTo make a small bedroom feel bigger, protect perimeter walkways, position the bed in the farthest corner, and wrap walls and woodwork in unbroken, calm paint.