Choosing the Right Lighting for Every Room

Start with the room, not the fitting

Before choosing a light, think about what the room is for. Different activities need different layers of light:

• Ambient light — the general brightness of the room, usually a ceiling fitting or downlights.
• Task light — focused light for reading, cooking or working, like a desk lamp or kitchen pendants.
• Accent light — highlights features, art or architecture, like wall lights or garden spotlights.

A quick guide by room

• Lounge: a statement pendant or chandelier for ambience, plus floor or table lamps for cosy evenings.
• Kitchen: bright, cooler task lighting over work surfaces — pendants over an island work beautifully.
• Bedroom: warm, dimmable lighting. Bedside wall lights free up your side tables.
• Bathroom: moisture-rated fittings (IP44 or higher) around the mirror for a clear reflection.
• Outdoor & garden: weather-rated wall and garden lights to make entrances safe and welcoming.

Warm or cool?

• Warm white (±3000K) feels relaxed — best for living spaces and bedrooms.
• Cool white / daylight (4000K+) feels crisp and alert — best for kitchens, bathrooms and work areas.

Not sure where to start?

Take the Lighting Design Quiz — answer a few questions about your room and style, and we'll suggest fittings suited to you. You can also use the Visual Design Studio to try fittings in a room before you buy, and if you'd like it installed professionally, use Book an Installation.