Lighting Styles

A practical explanation of hand-finished, handcrafted and handmade lighting claims, product variation and what to check.

How to choose decorative lighting for period homes, cottages, modern interiors and contemporary extensions without forcing every fitting into one style.

How to choose decorative lighting for a low ceiling: flush vs semi-flush, minimum drop, short pendants, compact chandeliers, visual weight and room proportions.

What size chandelier or pendant do you need? Practical guidance on room proportions, dining-table width, hanging height, ceiling height and visual weight.

If you want to see chandeliers in Surrey before buying, visit Illuminations of Camberley at 66–68 High Street, Camberley. Our chandeliers are displayed hung and switched on, so you can judge sparkle, scale, finish and drop in person rather than trying to decide from a product photograph. Why see a chandelier lit before you buy? A chandelier changes once it is switched on. Crystal starts to sparkle, glass picks up reflections, metal finishes warm or cool depending on the lamps

Crystal, glass or contemporary? How to choose a chandelier style that suits your room, its proportions and the atmosphere you want to create.