Pendant lights over a dining table
- Choose a pendant about half to two-thirds the width of the table.
- Hang it 75–90 cm above the table top.
- For long tables, use two or three pendants spaced 60–75 cm apart.
Pendants over a kitchen island
- Hang 75–90 cm above the worktop.
- Leave about 15 cm between the end pendant and the edge of the island.
Chandeliers and ceiling lights
- Room size guide: add the room's length and width in metres, then multiply by 10. The result is a good chandelier diameter in centimetres. For example, a 4 m × 5 m room suits a chandelier of about 90 cm.
- Keep at least 2.1 m clearance from the floor in walkways.
- For ceilings under 2.4 m, choose flush or semi-flush ceiling lights.
Wall lights
- Mount wall lights 150–170 cm from the floor.
- On either side of a mirror, space them 75–100 cm apart.
- Bedside wall lights work well at 120–150 cm, about 15 cm out from the bed edge.
Bathrooms
Lights in bathrooms must have a suitable IP rating for their zone. IP44 is the usual minimum near basins. Always ask a qualified electrician.
Colour temperature
- 2700K – warm white, best for living rooms and bedrooms
- 3000K – soft white, good for kitchens and bathrooms
- 4000K – cool white, suited to workspaces