The Alméa journal · 354 guides

Conseils & inspirations

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

Living room pendant light: the rules for successful lightingPendant lights Pendant lights Living room pendant light: the rules for successful lighting One pendant or several, centring on the seating area, heights, spacing, output and glare: the rules for lighting... 9 min · 11 Oct Brass pendant light: brushed, polished or aged, styles and carePendant lights Pendant lights Brass pendant light: brushed, polished or aged, styles and care Solid, lacquered, plated brass or just a brass finish: how to read the product sheet, choose between brushed,... 7 min · 11 Oct Bedroom pendant light: how many, where and what outputPendant lights Pendant lights Bedroom pendant light: how many, where and what output Number, position, height, lumens and size: the practical guidelines for getting your bedroom pendant right, even in a... 9 min · 11 Oct Globe pendant light and globe chandelier: materials, diameters and clustersPendant lights Pendant lights Globe pendant light and globe chandelier: materials, diameters and clusters Opal or clear glass, paper, rattan, metal: how to choose your globe pendant or globe chandelier, the right... 8 min · 11 Oct Beige pendant light and beige chandelier: sand, linen, rattan or travertinePendant lights Pendant lights Beige pendant light and beige chandelier: sand, linen, rattan or travertine Cream, sand, linen, greige or honey: how to choose a beige pendant or beige chandelier in linen, rattan... 7 min · 11 Oct Dining room ceiling light: low ceiling, moved table, the right choicesPendant lights Pendant lights Dining room ceiling light: low ceiling, moved table, the right choices Low ceiling, table that moves, multi-purpose room: when to choose a ceiling light for the dining room, and... 9 min · 10 Oct Modern kitchen chandelier: island or table, size, materials and heightPendant lights Pendant lights Modern kitchen chandelier: island or table, size, materials and height Linear bar, black metal cage or globes: how to choose a modern kitchen chandelier for the island or... 8 min · 10 Oct Master bedroom chandelier: mood and choice, from cocoon to hotelPendant lights Pendant lights Master bedroom chandelier: mood and choice, from cocoon to hotel Cocoon, hotel room, stone or natural feel: how to choose the chandelier that sets the tone of the... 9 min · 10 Oct Bathroom lighting: the complete guide, room by roomRoom by room Room by room Bathroom lighting: the complete guide, room by room Ceiling, mirror, mood, shower: the method for lighting the whole bathroom, from the cloakroom with a hand basin... 13 min · 10 Oct Wall lighting: every way to light a wallInspiration Inspiration Wall lighting: every way to light a wall Wall light, wall washing, grazing, LED strip, backlighting, spotlights: every way to light a wall, their effects and... 8 min · 10 Oct Bedside reading light: arm, beam, height and switchRoom by room Room by room Bedside reading light: arm, beam, height and switch Swing arm, gooseneck or adjustable head: how to choose a bedside reading light, set the beam and height,... 8 min · 10 Oct Bedside lamp: how to choose the height, lampshade and warm lightInspiration Inspiration Bedside lamp: how to choose the height, lampshade and warm light Height, lampshade, kelvins, switch: how to choose a bedside lamp that really works for you, and when a... 8 min · 10 Oct Living room table lamp: where to put it and how to choose wellRoom by room Room by room Living room table lamp: where to put it and how to choose well Side table, console, sideboard, shelf: where to put a table lamp in the living room, at what height... 8 min · 10 Oct Living room floor lamp: choosing and placing it well, arc, reading lamp, uplighterRoom by room Room by room Living room floor lamp: choosing and placing it well, arc, reading lamp, uplighter Arc, reading lamp, uplighter: height, lumens and placement of the living room floor lamp, then the cases where... 9 min · 10 Oct Lighting a modern living room: lights, chandeliers and lighting ideasRoom by room Room by room Lighting a modern living room: lights, chandeliers and lighting ideas Ceiling light, chandelier, pendant, wall lights and indirect light: how to choose and combine the lights in a... 8 min · 10 Oct