Lighting

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

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.