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brass toggle light switch on wall with plant and books next to it

Looking for the best light switches for your home? We've rounded up a range of options to suit all design schemes and budgets

By Natasha Brinsmead, Steve Jenkins last updated

Stop searching in the dark for the best light switches. Here's our list of choices for adding easy control, energy efficiency, and style to your interiors

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Follow these 8 golden rules if you want to get accent lighting in your kitchen right

By Gabriella Dyson published

Find out how designers plan kitchen accent lighting, with expert guidance on placement, layering, dimmers and warm vs cool light

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Living area in a barn conversion with large windows and overhead lighting

Try these 12 barn conversion lighting ideas for a bright, cosy home

By Amy Reeves last updated

Don't be left in the dark – these barn conversion lighting ideas will spark a lightbulb moment for a brighter home

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large kitchen with central island and seating, cluster pendant light with glass and metallic shades above island

I want to replace all my lights now I've seen what experts are predicting for the 2026 lighting trends

By Sarah Harley last updated

From shapes and forms inspired by nature, to playful bubbles and rechargeable heroes, get ready to boost the mood in your home with 2026's lighting trends

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NOËL & MARQUET IL10 WALLSTYL LED skirting board

Ever heard of LED skirting board? Find out why it's worth a look when designing and planning your living spaces

By Steve Jenkins published

LED skirting board adds subtle and atmospheric lighting to a room. Discover what it is, how it works and whether you can install it yourself

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A modern home office features a large wall of wooden bookshelves filled with neatly arranged books, decorative vases, sculptures, and art pieces.

These 10 shelf lighting ideas are the glow-up your storage deserves

By Gabriella Dyson published

From hidden LEDs to decorative lamps, these shelf lighting ideas will add atmosphere, highlight your favourite pieces and give your storage a polished, designer feel

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Willow canopy with fairy lights, globes and LED candles in garden

Do solar lights need direct sunlight?

By Amy Cutmore published

Can your garden lighting still sparkle when the sun’s playing hard to get? We explain how to put on a light show come rain or shine

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These are the wardrobe lighting ideas designers swear by for perfectly lit storage

By Gabriella Dyson published

These wardrobe lighting ideas will elevate clothes storage from functional to fabulous. Explore expert-approved ideas to brighten your clothes, shelves and dressing area

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home office decorated in dark green with variety of lighting in white finish

10 successful home office lighting ideas that promote productivity without making your style redundant

By Sarah Harley published

If choosing your home office lighting ideas feels too much like hard work, we've rounded up the best styles, methods and products guaranteed to get the job done

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small bedroom with two windows, one over the bed, cream pendant light and small beside light on beside table

10 small bedroom lighting ideas that illuminate without overpowering

By Sarah Harley published

Small bedroom lighting ideas need to get the balance between too much light, and too little light, just right. Here's 10 ways to get it spot on

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