Guides

Lighting guides.

Practical advice from the 299 Lighting team on choosing, sizing and placing decorative lighting.

Pendants · 6 min

How to Choose Pendant Lights for a Kitchen Island

Choose one pendant per 60–80 cm of island, hang it 75–85 cm above the worktop, and pick a shade that throws light down rather than glare across the room.

Chandeliers · 5 min

Chandelier Size Guide: How Big Should Your Chandelier Be?

Add the room's length and width in metres and multiply by 10 to get a good chandelier diameter in centimetres; over a dining table, aim for half to two-thirds of the table width.

Wall · 6 min

Bathroom Lighting IP Ratings Explained (UK Zones)

In UK bathrooms, Zone 1 above the bath or shower needs at least IP65, Zone 2 within 60 cm needs IP44, and outside the zones standard IP20 fittings are allowed.

Outdoor · 5 min

Outdoor Wall Lights: Choosing IP Rating, Finish and Light Output

For outdoor wall lights in the UK choose IP44 or higher, a finish that suits coastal or city air, warm 2700–3000K light, and roughly 400–800 lumens per entrance light.

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