Design Guides

Pablo Pixo swing-arm wall lamp beside a bed

How High Should a Wall Sconce Be Beside a Bed?

Rule of thumb: center a bedside sconce about 60 to 62 inches from the floor, just above shoulder height when you sit up, with the switch in reach. Plus 12...

How High Should a Wall Sconce Be Beside a Bed?

Rule of thumb: center a bedside sconce about 60 to 62 inches from the floor, just above shoulder height when you sit up, with the switch in reach. Plus 12...

Besa Ciro opal glass vanity light beside a bathroom mirror

How High Should Bathroom Vanity Lights Be?

Sconces or a light over the mirror? Mounting heights, spacing, color and ratings for flattering, even vanity light.

How High Should Bathroom Vanity Lights Be?

Sconces or a light over the mirror? Mounting heights, spacing, color and ratings for flattering, even vanity light.

Koncept Royyo LED floor lamp beside a reading chair

How Much Light Do Older Eyes Need?

Older eyes need far more light for close work, and less glare. Here is how to light a home for aging in place, room by room.

How Much Light Do Older Eyes Need?

Older eyes need far more light for close work, and less glare. Here is how to light a home for aging in place, room by room.

Artemide Tolomeo Reading floor lamp over a lounge chair

How Should I Light a Reading Chair?

Place a floor lamp just behind and slightly to the side of your reading chair, with the shade bottom at seated eye level. Use a warm white 2700 to 3000K...

How Should I Light a Reading Chair?

Place a floor lamp just behind and slightly to the side of your reading chair, with the shade bottom at seated eye level. Use a warm white 2700 to 3000K...

Visual Comfort Esfera pendants in a row over a long table

How High Should Pendants Hang Over a Kitchen Is...

Rules of thumb for kitchen island pendants: hang the bottom of each shade about 30 to 36 inches above the counter, space fixtures about 24 to 32 inches apart, keep...

How High Should Pendants Hang Over a Kitchen Is...

Rules of thumb for kitchen island pendants: hang the bottom of each shade about 30 to 36 inches above the counter, space fixtures about 24 to 32 inches apart, keep...

Artemide Tolomeo Classic table lamp with articulated aluminum arm

Is the Artemide Tolomeo Worth It? The Story Beh...

Designed in 1987 by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1989, the Artemide Tolomeo is still made in Italy and backed by a 5-year...

Is the Artemide Tolomeo Worth It? The Story Beh...

Designed in 1987 by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina and awarded the Compasso d'Oro in 1989, the Artemide Tolomeo is still made in Italy and backed by a 5-year...