Lighting Ideas

What sets a designer lamp made in Spain apart
What to look for in a lamp designed and made in Spain: traceability, short production runs, personalisation, communication and after-sales support. Read more...
How lampshade texture affects light diffusion
How relief, thickness, colour and geometry of a lampshade influence the direction, softness and appearance of light. Read more...
Mushroom lamps: origins and return of mushroom design
The history, characteristics and key ideas for using a mushroom lamp in bedrooms, living rooms and contemporary interiors. Read more...
How many light points does a living room need?
How to plan and distribute living-room light points using general, ambient, task and decorative lighting. Read more...
How high should a lamp hang above a dining table?
Guide to calculating the distance between a pendant lamp and a dining table based on table size, shade size and ceiling height. Read more...
How to care for a portable lamp battery
Tips for charging, storing and using a rechargeable portable lamp correctly to help preserve its battery for longer. Read more...
What IP44, IP54 and IP65 mean on a lamp
How to read a lamp's IP rating and what protection IP44, IP54 and IP65 provide against dust and water. Read more...
How to light a TV area without reflections or glare
Where to place light around a television, which brightness and colour temperature to choose, and how to avoid reflections and uncomfortable contrast. Read more...
How to light a living room without using the ceiling light
Ideas for lighting a living room without using the ceiling light, using table lamps, floor lamps, indirect light and different lighting levels. Read more...
How to read in bed without disturbing your partner
How to choose, place and aim a reading lamp in the bedroom without lighting the whole bed or disturbing the other person. Read more...
Can you mix 2700K and 3000K bulbs?
Yes, 2700K and 3000K can be combined. Learn when it works, how to assign each temperature and which mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Guide to buying a rechargeable portable lamp
What to check before buying a portable lamp: battery life, battery capacity, brightness, charging, stability, indoor or outdoor use and IP rating. Read more...
Which E27 bulb should you choose for a table lamp?
Guide to choosing an E27 bulb by maximum wattage, lumens, colour temperature, CRI, shape, dimming and shade type. Read more...
What is CRI and why does it change how colours look?
What CRI means, the difference between CRI 80, 90 and 95, and why colour rendering matters when choosing lighting for your home. Read more...
Warm, neutral or cool light: which should you choose for each room?
Learn the differences between warm, neutral and cool light and which colour temperature usually works best in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and work areas. Read more...
How many lumens do I need by room and square metres?
A practical guide to estimating how many lumens a bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen or reading area needs according to size and use. Read more...
Kelvin, lumens, lux and watts: differences explained simply
Learn what Kelvin, lumens, lux and watts mean and which figures to check when choosing a bulb or lamp. Read more...
2000K, 2700K or 3000K light: differences and which to choose
We compare 2000K, 2700K and 3000K light and explain which to choose for bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas, reading and television. Read more...
How to create warm, welcoming lighting in the living room
Learn how to combine general, ambient and support lighting to create a warm, comfortable living room with more visual depth. Read more...
What is a 3D-printed lamp and how do you care for it?
Step-by-step process for making a 3D-printed lamp, the characteristics of its texture and how to care for it correctly. Read more...
Portable or corded lamp: which should you choose for each space?
Compare portable and corded lamps to choose the right format for bedrooms, living rooms, desks and everyday use. Read more...
How to choose a bedroom table lamp: practical guide
Complete guide to choosing the height, size, light and type of bedside lamp according to the bed, bedroom and intended use. Read more...