All our guides to light and lighting

Find all the Maison Alméa guides and advice here to help you choose, position and install your lighting: wall lights, pendant lights, natural stone, bulbs, installation and decoration.

Wall lights: choosing and positioning them well

• 10 mistakes to avoid with a wall light
• Bedside wall light: height, spacing and tips for choosing the right one
• Wall light: the complete guide to choosing, positioning and installing one
• Wall light above a living room or hallway mirror: the guide
• Wall light above a sink or worktop
• Wall light above a door: entrance, garage, interior
• Wall light with a lampshade: fabric, linen, paper, shape and size
• Office wall light: height, light and fitting for working from home
• Bedroom wall light: the complete buying guide
• Children's bedroom wall light: safety, height and light
• Hallway wall light: height, spacing and number
• Kitchen wall light: height, light and materials for the right placement
• Utility room wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Cellar wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Guest bedroom wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Toilet wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Designer wall light: shapes, light and tips for choosing well
• Double wall light: 2 lights, symmetry, power and fitting
• Dressing room wall light: height, light and mirror
• Entrance wall light: height, light and IP rating for choosing well
• Staircase wall light: height, spacing and fitting
• Wall lights and natural light: how they complement each other
• Garage wall light: choosing, positioning and wiring the right lighting
• Black wall light: walls, materials, finishes and outdoors
• Unusual wall light: 15 ideas by shape, material and use
• Wall light or recessed spotlights: which to choose, room by room?
• Round, square, large or small wall light: the guide to shapes
• Bathroom wall light: zones, IP rating and height
• Dining room wall light: height, number, placement
• Living room wall light: height, number and light
• Cordless wall light: battery life, USB-C charging and limits
• Adjustable spotlight wall light: beam, angle and highlighting
• Vintage wall light: Art Deco, 1950s to 1970s and industrial
• Swing arm wall light: reach, height and best uses
• Adjustable wall light: when it really makes a difference
• Picture or photo light: length, projection and the right light
• Headboard wall light: height, spacing and lumens
• Wall lights in a large space: stairwell and double height
• Wall lights in a master bedroom: creating a cocoon
• Wall lights on either side of the bed: perfect symmetry
• Wall lights in a row along a hallway: the right spacing
• Wall lights and low ceilings: what you need to know
• How many wall lights in a living room? The right number
• Bedside lamp: how to choose the height, lampshade and warm light
• Headboard reading light: arm, beam, height and switch
• A wall light instead of a bedside lamp: a good idea?
• How far from the ceiling should you fit a wall light?
• Lighting a long bare wall: how many wall lights?
• Lighting a worktop with wall lights

Pendant lights, chandeliers and ceiling lights

• 10 mistakes to avoid when choosing a pendant light
• Ceramic wall and pendant lights: stoneware, enamel, matt or gloss
• Wall light or pendant light: which to choose, room by room?
• Large pendant light: choosing well for a living room or high ceiling
• Pendant light height: all the right heights, room by room
• Bedroom chandelier: choosing the right pendant for soft light
• Master bedroom chandelier: atmosphere and choice, from cocoon to hotel
• Modern kitchen chandelier: island or table, size, materials and height
• Gold chandelier and gold pendant light: brass, brushed gold, colours and care
• Offset chandelier: centring a pendant light over the dining table
• Metal chandelier and metal ceiling light: steel, wrought iron, aluminium
• Modern chandelier and designer chandelier: shapes, materials, size and height
• Black chandelier and black ceiling light: finishes, shapes, ceilings and styles
• Wicker chandelier and wicker pendant light: wicker or rattan, how to choose
• Office chandelier: choosing the right pendant for working from home
• Hallway chandelier and entrance ceiling light: the ceiling guide
• Rattan chandelier: choosing, sizing and hanging it well
• Bathroom chandelier and pendant light: what is allowed, where and how
• Dining room chandelier: size, height and number of pendant lights
• Living room chandelier: choosing well, size, height, position and style
• Cleaning a glass or crystal drop chandelier: the step-by-step method
• Cleaning a rattan or bamboo pendant light without damaging it
• Dining room ceiling light: low ceiling, moved table, the right choices
• Wooden ceiling light: wood species, shapes, size and light, the guide
• Rattan, wicker or straw ceiling light: choosing a woven ceiling light
• Bathroom ceiling light: the complete guide (zones, IP, lumens)
• Living room ceiling light: size, lumens, LED and style, the complete guide
• 3-light pendant and multi-light pendant: cluster, bar, kitchen island
• Pendant light above a sofa: lighting a living room without a central light point
• Bamboo pendant light: the complete guide, from woven ceiling light to XL model
• Beige pendant light and beige chandelier: sand, linen, rattan or travertine
• White pendant light and white chandelier: materials, rooms and pairings
• Wooden pendant light: the complete guide to choosing and fitting it
• Globe pendant light and globe chandelier: materials, diameters and clusters
• Bell and dome pendant light: shapes, size, kitchen island and downward light
• Kitchen pendant light: island, height, spacing and light
• Bedroom pendant light: how many, where and what power
• Bedside pendant light: height, cable and tips for the headboard
• Living room pendant light: the rules for successful lighting
• Designer pendant light: iconic, sculptural, minimalist shapes and clusters
• Driftwood pendant light: choosing the right natural light fitting
• Concrete pendant light: weight, fixing, light and industrial style
• Copper pendant light: patina, reflections, kitchen and care
• Brass pendant light: brushed, polished or aged, styles and care
• Japanese paper pendant light: washi, globe lantern and safety
• Stone pendant light: travertine, marble or alabaster, the complete guide
• Fabric and linen pendant light: lampshade, pleats and soft light
• Glass pendant light: blown, smoked, opal or ribbed, choosing well
• Vintage pendant light and chandelier: eras, flea markets, restoration and bulbs
• Industrial pendant light: the complete guide to a successful workshop style
• Pendant light: the complete guide to choosing and fitting it
• Walnut and dark wood pendant light: choosing and pairing it well
• Straw, raffia, jute or seagrass pendant light: the guide to fibres
• Rattan pendant light: the complete guide to choosing and positioning it
• Height-adjustable pendant light: rise and fall, cable reel, tips
• Trendy dining room pendant light: the 12 trends for 2026-2027
• Cordless rechargeable pendant light: uses, real battery life and limits
• Toilet pendant light: size, height and light for a well-designed WC
• Lighting a living room without a ceiling light: 12 solutions and plans by zone
• Lighting a bedroom without a ceiling light: 7 solutions and a complete plan

Natural stone, travertine and materials

• Alabaster or travertine: which stone for which light?
• Alabaster wall light: the most luminous stone
• Sandstone and slate wall light: proudly opaque stone
• Stone and wood wall light: the pairing that always works
• Stone and brass wall light: a marriage of warm tones
• Stone and black metal wall light: mineral minimalism
• Reconstituted stone wall light: advantages and limits
• Stone-effect resin wall light: what you really lose
• Beige travertine wall light: the timeless classic
• Black travertine wall light: mineral contrast
• Wooden wall light: wood species, styles and tips for choosing well
• Cane and raffia wall light: fibres, light and care
• Gold, brass or copper wall light: the guide to choosing well
• Marble wall light: elegance and veining
• Natural stone wall light: the complete guide to materials
• Black and wood wall light: the designer duo, styles and ideas
• Rattan wall light: the complete guide (rattan, wicker, bamboo)
• Travertine wall light: the complete guide (choosing, fitting, care)
• Oak, walnut, pine, driftwood, bamboo: which wood for a light fitting?
• Where does travertine come from? Turkey, Italy, Iran, Mexico
• Dusting a fabric, linen or paper lampshade without damaging it
• The porosity of travertine, simply explained
• Brass, copper, bronze, black steel, aluminium: comparing metals for light fittings
• Travertine lamp: the complete guide to the natural stone trend
• The weight of a stone wall light: what it means for fitting
• The colours of travertine: beige, walnut, grey, black
• White marble light fitting: Carrara, finishes, style and care
• Onyx light fitting: the translucent stone that glows from within
• Light fittings and heat: wood, rattan, paper and fabric, the right habits
• Light and materials: how travertine, wood and brass react
• Cleaning and protecting a stone or travertine light fitting
• Natural stone and warm light: why it works so well
• Natural stone or reconstituted stone: how to tell the difference
• Hand-carved or machined stone: recognising a quality light fitting
• Why travertine lets light through
• Recognising genuine travertine: the 7 telltale signs
• Rattan, wicker, bamboo, seagrass: comparing fibres for a light fitting
• Travertine: everything about the stone that filters light
• Raw, honed, polished or filled travertine: which finish to choose?
• Travertine or marble: which to choose for a light fitting?
• Pink, red and golden travertine: the warm colours of the stone
• Travertine, alabaster, marble, onyx: which stone for which light fitting?
• Wooden headboard and wall lights: pairing and lighting them
• A stone light fitting in the bathroom: a good idea?
• One stone, one unique piece: why your two wall lights will be different
• Lighting a polished concrete wall
• Lighting an exposed stone wall

Lighting every room in the house

• 12 lighting mistakes that make a room look dull (and how to fix them)
• Buying a light fitting online: the checklist before ordering
• Lighting your home well as the days get shorter
• Lighting your interior well for beautiful photos: time of day, lamps, tones
• Desk corner in the living room: setting it up and lighting it without glare
• Creating a reading nook: reading light, armchair and light that doesn't tire the eyes
• Caring for your light fittings: the guide by material, from rattan to brass
• Home staging and light: selling or letting faster with good lighting
• Living room floor lamp: choosing and positioning it well, arc, reading lamp, uplighter
• Living room table lamp: where to put it and how to choose it well
• Bedroom lighting: the complete lighting plan for a master bedroom
• Kitchen lighting: the complete lighting plan, from ceiling to island
• Bathroom lighting: the complete guide, room by room
• Light fittings and humidity: kitchen, bathroom, cellar, choosing well
• Teenager's bedroom lighting: desk, reading, atmosphere and LEDs
• Living room lighting: the complete lighting plan for lighting the room well
• Light fittings and pets: cats, dogs, birds, lighting without risk
• Wall lighting: all the ways to light a wall
• Small budget: 15 tips for beautiful lighting without changing everything
• First flat: which light fittings to buy first?
• What size of light fitting to choose? The rules of proportion
• Lighting for B&Bs and holiday cottages: getting the bedroom lighting right
• Bathroom mirror lighting: no shadows on the face
• Lighting a dining nook: pendant light, bench seat and small round table
• Lighting a narrow, dark hallway
• Lighting a modern living room: light fittings, chandeliers and lighting ideas
• Lighting a basement: cellar, utility room, games room and humidity
• Lighting a studio flat: 8 tips that change everything
• Lighting a painting or frame on the wall
• Lighting a bookcase and shelves: the complete guide
• Lighting a hotel-style bedroom at home: the guide
• Lighting a baby's room: night light, soft light and safety
• Lighting an attic bedroom
• Lighting a kitchen open to the living room: zones, island and scenes
• Lighting an entrance: first impressions count
• Lighting a mezzanine: low ceiling, staircase and double height
• Lighting a niche, an alcove or a cupboard: LEDs and sensors
• Lighting a windowless room: the complete guide in 14 steps
• Lighting a windowless bathroom: light, mirror and CRI
• Wall shelf and lighting: showcasing your objects

Installation, wiring and electrical safety

• Adding a switch to a wall light: all the solutions
• LED bulb crackling, buzzing or flickering: causes and solutions
• Wall light with USB port or built-in socket: the practical guide
• Smart wall light: Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth
• Wall light in a child's bedroom: safety and atmosphere
• Wall lights and plasterboard walls: reinforcing before fitting
• Wall lights and two-way switching: how it works
• Wall lights and dimmers: the pitfalls to avoid
• Wall light getting hot: is it normal?
• Wall light with motion sensor: where to install it
• Wall lights in a rented home: no-drill solutions
• Wall lights and electrical renovation: where to start
• DCL box: what it is for, standards, weight and step-by-step wiring
• Connecting two wall lights to the same switch: the complete guide
• Wiring a wall light with 3 wires: the complete guide
• Wiring a wall light without an earth wire: the complete guide
• Hiding a wall light cable: 7 tips
• Changing a wall light bulb: method, cap and LED
• Class I, Class II: what does the symbol on my light fitting mean?
• How to wire a wall light with 2 wires: the complete guide
• How to install a wall light: the step-by-step guide
• How to install a pendant light or chandelier on the ceiling: step by step
• Creating a light point on a wall: all the methods
• Removing a wall light: the step-by-step method without breaking anything
• Do you need an electrician to fit a wall light?
• Fixing a heavy chandelier to the ceiling: plasterboard, concrete, hollow block or wood
• Fixing a wall light into concrete or brick
• Fixing a wall light to an old stone wall
• Fixing a wall light to tiles without cracking them
• Fixing a wall light to plasterboard: which wall plug for which weight
• IP rating: understanding IP20, IP44, IP65 in 5 minutes
• Switch and socket near a wall light: heights and rules to know
• Pull cord, rocker or touch switch: which to choose?
• Plug-in wall lamp: installing it without an electrician
• Exposed fabric cable: when to make a feature of it
• Integrated LED or replaceable bulb: which to choose?
• The essential tools for fitting a wall light
• Bathroom zones, simply explained
• NF C 15-100 standard: what to remember for your light fittings
• Running an electrical cable through a wall: 6 methods depending on your wall
• Can you fit a wall light on the ceiling? What to check
• Fitting a wall light without drilling: all the solutions by wall type
• Programming your lighting: timer, sensor, smart plug and home automation
• Preventing lighting-related fire risks at home
• What to do when a wall light flickers
• Shortening a pendant light cable and adjusting its height: the method
• Filling the holes left by an old wall light
• Replacing an old light fitting with a modern wall light
• Replacing a ceiling light with a pendant light, or vice versa: the method
• Restoring an old light fitting safely: cable, lampholder, earth
• Pendant light with remote control and dimmer: scenes, LEDs, limits
• Electrical safety: the 8 reflexes before touching a wire
• Lighting in a rented home: 10 ideas with no work and no drilling
• Lighting a staircase safely
• Lighting a holiday let: robust, simple and photogenic

Bulbs, LEDs and lighting technology

• Dimmable bulb: how to tell if yours is
• E14 bulb: understanding everything, shapes, equivalents and uses
• E27 bulb: understand everything in 5 minutes
• G9 bulb: uses, power, replacement
• LED filament bulb: retro charm without the consumption
• Decorative bulbs: globe, tube, giant or amber, where to use them
• Up & down wall light: two beams, a single light fitting
• Getting the right amount of light for the colour of your walls
• How many lumens per room? Recommended lux and a simple calculation
• How many lumens for a wall light?
• Narrow or wide beam: which angle for which use
• GU10, E27, E14, G9: which bulb cap for which light fitting?
• CRI (colour rendering index) explained
• Glare (UGR): the criterion nobody talks about
• Light and sleep: lighting your bedroom well in the evening
• Integrated LED, LED bulb, halogen, filament: comparing light sources for the home
• The 3 layers of light in a well-lit room
• Lumens, watts, kelvins: the complete decoder
• Warm or cool light: the real effect on your decor
• Why 3000K is the right temperature for stone
• What grazing light is and why it enhances stone
• Which bulb for a rattan, bamboo or paper pendant light?
• Backlighting: the secret of walls that seem to float
• LED flicker: spotting it, testing it and avoiding it
• LED pendant light and LED ceiling light: the guide to choosing well
• Colour temperature: 2700K, 3000K or 4000K?
• Accent lighting: highlighting a material
• Direct, indirect and grazing lighting: the three types of light
• Lighting and ceiling height: adapting the intensity
• Energy savings: what an LED wall light really consumes

Outdoor lighting

• Outdoor wall light: finishes and colours, anthracite, black, rust, white
• Outdoor wall light: weatherproofing and fixing to the façade
• Designer or traditional outdoor wall light: the right style for each façade
• Façade wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Garden wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Terrace wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Conservatory wall light: choosing and positioning it well
• Outdoor wall light: the complete guide to choosing and installing
• LED outdoor wall light: lumens, IP rating and warm white by use
• LED wall light: the complete guide to choosing well
• Solar wall light: what it is really worth
• LED lifespan: what manufacturers promise
• Making a wooden chandelier yourself: the step-by-step guide, without risk
• Lighting up your façade for Christmas: string lights, wall lights and safety
• Protecting a stone wall light from frost
• Outdoor pendant light: pergola, covered terrace, IP rating and materials
• Lighting a garden shed or cabin, with or without a power supply
• Lighting a balcony: cordless solutions, wall lights and building rules
• Lighting outdoor steps: treads, recessed spotlights or wall light
• Lighting a gate and a house entrance: pillars, sensor, house number
• Lighting a garden path: bollards, wall lights, solar or mains
• Lighting a Christmas table: candles, LEDs and a low pendant light
• Lighting a terrace with wall lights

Decoration, styles and atmospheres

• Summer mood: Mediterranean light and materials
• Paintable plaster wall light: fitting, painting and light
• Wood panelling, wainscoting and mouldings: which light fittings to choose
• Creating an accent wall with light
• Creating a warm atmosphere with light
• Creating a cosy atmosphere in winter
• Autumn decoration: warm lights and materials
• Hallway decoration: making the most of the first 3 metres
• Bedroom decoration: 12 bright ideas
• Natural, luminous Christmas decoration: wood, stone and warm light
• Living room decoration: light as a decorative element
• Decorating with natural stone: 15 ideas
• Slow decorating: buy less, buy better
• Wabi-sabi decoration: where to start
• Decorating a neutral interior without making it cold
• Bringing nature indoors without plants
• The rule of three materials in decoration
• The headboard wall: 10 ways to style it
• The return of mineral materials to the home
• The colours that go with travertine
• Wabi-sabi light fitting: the complete guide to imperfect light
• Combining stone and wood in a room
• Combining stone and brass
• Combining stone and linen
• Combining stone and black metal
• Mirror and wall light: the duo that makes a room look bigger
• Giving a light fitting: decorative gift ideas for Christmas
• Wallpaper and wall lights: pairing them well
• Painting a wall behind a wall light: which colour?
• Small spaces: light to make them feel bigger
• Recreating the atmosphere of a café or restaurant at home with light
• New Year's Eve: creating a festive lighting atmosphere in the living room
• Art Deco style: fan wall lights, brass and indirect light
• Bohemian style: rattan, linen and soft light
• Seaside style: which light fittings for a beach house
• Country chic style: lighting a family home with character
• Chalet style: wood, wool and warm light for a cosy winter
• Contemporary style: clean lines and raw materials
• Haussmann style: lighting mouldings, parquet floors and high ceilings
• Hotel style: recreating the atmosphere at home
• Industrial style: black metal and exposed bulbs
• Japandi style: when Japan meets Scandinavia
• Minimalist style: fewer objects, more light
• Mediterranean style: light, stone and lime
• Organic style: rounded shapes are back
• Modern rustic style: stone, wood and simplicity
• Scandinavian style: light wood and warm light
• Wabi-sabi style: the beauty of imperfection at home
• Decor trends 2026: natural stone takes centre stage
• Lighting trends 2026: what's coming