Depending on the look you want to achieve we can recommend some LED bulbs/lamps suitable for our lights. The main features of a bulb/lamp are:

Lumen means light output or the brightness of the bulb. In most cases, the standard would be around 1000-1500 lumens or 'Lm'. If you want a noticeably softer light you'll see examples on the video below in the realm of 400-500lm.

How do I choose a design?

Choosing a shape or design can be a personal preference, but there are some benefits of various designs.

Physical Space

Over a table (or other object or void) you can go bigger. If you will walk under the light then measuring is vital.

Lighting Requirement

Reading or working light. A light with an aperture/hole is good… like Kina or Koura....as it makes a clear spot of light. Middle of the room or for effect/emotion. Choose any light from our range.

Brave Ideas

Groupings of lights can create dynamic effects such as putting one in the corner of the room, hung low. Or grouping different shapes/sizes in clusters. If so, odd numbers look better together. Using them as bedside lamps hung beside each bedside table.

Other Things to Consider

You still can use task lighting in conjunction with our lights, you still need good clear light in kitchens.
You could still have one in the centre of the kitchen or over the dining table.
You might want to also have spots or directional task lighting for chopping food. then once you are ready to serve keep the DT on for some ambience.
Get a dimmer for extra control and mood
Don't be afraid of colour - use it as a focal point in the room - remember, it will change colour when the light bulb is on!
Remember - the close to a surface the stronger the shadows - so play with the length of the cord to achieve the pattern strength you would like at night.
The lights look nice with a bit of cord drop..right up tight is not the best...so it looks like Kina, Flax, or a round light like Coral or Floral gives you the best look.

Need a bit more help?

Need a bit more help? Our main range of kitset lights come in different colours and sizes. Sometimes the options can be too hard to choose. Our inspiration gallery will hopefully clear up any doubts in your mind by offering imagery from a wide range of possible lighting situations.

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How do I choose a bulb/lamp?

Depending on the look you want to achieve we can recommend some LED bulbs/lamps suitable for our lights. The main features of a bulb/lamp are:

How do I choose a design?

Choosing a shape or design can be a personal preference, but there are some benefits of various designs.

Over a table (or other object or void) you can go bigger. If you will walk under the light then measuring is vital.

Reading or working light. A light with an aperture/hole is good… like Kina or Koura....as it makes a clear spot of light. Middle of the room or for effect/emotion. Choose any light from our range.

Groupings of lights can create dynamic effects such as putting one in the corner of the room, hung low. Or grouping different shapes/sizes in clusters. If so, odd numbers look better together. Using them as bedside lamps hung beside each bedside table.

You still can use task lighting in conjunction with our lights, you still need good clear light in kitchens.

You could still have one in the centre of the kitchen or over the dining table.

You might want to also have spots or directional task lighting for chopping food. then once you are ready to serve keep the DT on for some ambience.

Get a dimmer for extra control and mood

Don't be afraid of colour - use it as a focal point in the room - remember, it will change colour when the light bulb is on!

Remember - the close to a surface the stronger the shadows - so play with the length of the cord to achieve the pattern strength you would like at night.

The lights look nice with a bit of cord drop..right up tight is not the best...so it looks like Kina, Flax, or a round light like Coral or Floral gives you the best look.