For a garden path, space bollard lights 2 to 3 metres apart. For a driveway, stretch that to 3 to 4 metres. Get those two numbers right and the rest of the decisions, height, voltage, finish, fall int … read more

Plug-in wall lights mount to the wall like any hardwired fitting but run a cord down to a standard 240V GPO instead of connecting to your home’s wiring. That means no licensed electrician, no pa … read more

The base code stamped on a light bulb tells you the fitting type and pin or thread size. Australia uses five base types in most homes: E27 Edison screw, B22 bayonet cap, E14 small Edison screw, GU10 … read more

Mount a wall sconce so the centre of the fitting sits between 1.5 and 1.7 metres off the floor in most living and hallway situations. Bedside sconces drop lower, typically 1.2 to 1.4 metres, and mirr … read more

The IP rating you need depends entirely on where in the bathroom the fitting will go. Australia follows AS/NZS 3000 bathroom zone rules, and getting this wrong isn’t just a compliance issue, it … read more

Pendant lights work brilliantly in bedrooms, whether you’re hanging a single statement shade over the centre of the room or dropping a pair of pendants either side of the bed in place of traditi … read more