The Alméa journal · 354 guides

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Guides, ideas and tips for lighting your home well. Simple, practical, jargon-free.

Travertine, alabaster, marble, onyx: which stone for which light? FeaturedMaterials Travertine, alabaster, marble, onyx: which stone for which light? Travertine, alabaster, marble or onyx: a full comparison table to choose the stone for your wall light or pendant light according to the light, the room and the care it... 8 min read · 12 OctRead the guide →
Oak, walnut, pine, driftwood, bamboo: which wood for a light?Materials Materials Oak, walnut, pine, driftwood, bamboo: which wood for a light? Oak, walnut, pine, driftwood or bamboo: a comparison table to choose the wood for your wall light, pendant... 7 min · 12 Oct 12 lighting mistakes that make a room feel gloomy (and how to fix them)Inspiration Inspiration 12 lighting mistakes that make a room feel gloomy (and how to fix them) A lone ceiling light, light that is too cool, walls in shadow, glaring bulbs: the 12 most common... 9 min · 12 Oct 10 mistakes to avoid when choosing a pendant lightPendant lights Pendant lights 10 mistakes to avoid when choosing a pendant light Height, diameter, weight, cable, bulb, position of the ceiling outlet: the 10 most common mistakes when choosing a... 8 min · 12 Oct 10 mistakes to avoid with a wall lightWall lights Wall lights 10 mistakes to avoid with a wall light Wrong height, size out of proportion, IP rating forgotten, unsuitable wall plug, glaring bulb: the 10 mistakes to... 8 min · 12 Oct On a budget: 15 tips for beautiful lighting without changing everythingInspiration Inspiration On a budget: 15 tips for beautiful lighting without changing everything Change the bulbs, move the lamps, light the corners, invest in one strong light: 15 tips for beautiful... 7 min · 12 Oct Lighting a rented home: 10 ideas with no building work or drillingRoom by room Room by room Lighting a rented home: 10 ideas with no building work or drilling Bulbs, table lamps, floor lamp, plug-in wall lamp, cordless wall light, LED strip: 10 ideas to light a... 7 min · 12 Oct Not sure of the right size? Send a photo of your wall: we will reply with the right size and the right light. Free, no obligation. Write to us → Integrated LED, LED bulb, halogen, filament: home light sources comparedInspiration Inspiration Integrated LED, LED bulb, halogen, filament: home light sources compared Integrated LED, LED bulb, halogen or filament: a comparison table and clear equivalents to choose the light source... 8 min · 12 Oct Brass, copper, bronze, black steel, aluminium: lighting metals comparedMaterials Materials Brass, copper, bronze, black steel, aluminium: lighting metals compared Brass, copper, bronze, black steel or aluminium: a comparison table to choose the metal for your wall light... 7 min · 12 Oct Rattan, wicker, bamboo, seagrass: natural fibres for lighting comparedMaterials Materials Rattan, wicker, bamboo, seagrass: natural fibres for lighting compared Rattan, wicker, bamboo or seagrass: a full comparison table and practical guidelines to choose the fibre for your... 8 min · 12 Oct Picture light for a painting or photo: length, projection and the right lightWall lights Wall lights Picture light for a painting or photo: length, projection and the right light Length to suit the frame, arm projection, 30 degree angle, LED and CRI: how to choose the light... 9 min · 11 Oct Wall lights in a child's bedroom: safety and atmosphereGuide pratique Guide pratique Wall lights in a child's bedroom: safety and atmosphere Out of reach, firmly fixed, no accessible cable, an LED that stays barely warm and warm evening light:... 9 min · 11 Oct Wall light above a sink or a worktopWall lights Wall lights Wall light above a sink or a worktop Height above the worktop, IP44 near the sink, directed light that does not dazzle, lumens and CRI: choosing... 8 min · 11 Oct Wall light above a door: front door, garage, interiorWall lights Wall lights Wall light above a door: front door, garage, interior Front door, garage door or interior door: height above the lintel, IP rating, output, motion sensor and weatherproofing... 9 min · 11 Oct Wall light above a living room or hallway mirror: the guideWall lights Wall lights Wall light above a living room or hallway mirror: the guide Width, height above the frame, projection, light without annoying reflections: the guidelines for fitting a wall light above... 9 min · 11 Oct