Choose wall lights around their purpose, projection and position. Decide whether you need useful reading light, softer background light or a decorative feature, then check the wiring, switching and dimensions before committing to a design.

A PIR version switches in response to detected movement under its specified conditions. A standard fitting is usually controlled separately. Two lights can look almost identical but have different con

Rechargeable and plug-in wall lights can be useful where adding a new fixed electrical point is inconvenient. They solve different problems. Rechargeable lights remove the visible supply lead during u

A bedside reading light needs to put light on the page while keeping the source out of your eyes. Start with the bed in its final position, including the mattress, pillows and headboard. A mounting me

A picture light should help you see the artwork comfortably without becoming the brightest object in the room. Start with the framed width and height, the depth of the frame and the surface of the pic