Lighting Journal

Where Should a Chandelier Go If the Dining Table Is Off-Center?

When the table is off-center in the room, use the table as the visual reference and measure its distance from the existing ceil...

Start with the distance from the sink rim to the bottom of the pendant, then use the ceiling height to check the complete hangi...

A practical way to position ceiling lights along a hallway, with a 20-foot example and the clearance measurements to check befo...

A solar patio light may still run in winter, but its operating time depends on winter sunlight, location and the actual product...

A tall stairwell chandelier must clear more than the floor below. Measure its lowest point against every stair and upper landin...

Start with the mirror's actual width, then compare the full length of the light—not just its glowing section. A 30-inch mirror ...

Light the paper, not the screen. Check the reflection from your normal sitting position, then move the lamp or monitor before b...

A 120-square-foot room points toward a 36–42-inch fan in ENERGY STAR’s guide. The ceiling height and installed drop can rule ou...

IP65 is a useful weather-resistance clue for an outdoor light, but it does not answer every installation or power-source question.

Start with your seated eye line and the shade bottom, not the lamp’s total height alone. Then make sure the base and switch wor...

A 40-inch-wide table gives you a first filter: choose a chandelier at least six inches narrower overall, then test the view and...

The best spot depends on the job: reading beside a chair, filling a dim corner or adding a second layer of light near the sofa.