Lighting & Home Guides

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Alabaster and crystal layered chandelier in brushed gold over a dining table
Chandelier Size Guide: What Size Chandelier for a Dining Room, Entry or Lounge
What size chandelier do you need? Simple centimetre formulas for dining tables, entries, lounges and stairwells, plus how high to hang it on Australian ceilings. Read more...
Turquoise ocean wave canvas wall art in a coastal living room
Canvas Wall Art Guide: What Size Art for Your Sofa, Bed and Dining Room
How big should wall art be above a sofa or bed, how high should you hang it, and framed or unframed? A simple canvas wall art guide for Australian homes,... Read more...
Rechargeable table lamp with natural stone base and alabaster shade
How to Choose a Table Lamp: Bedside Lamp Height, Cordless Lamps and Bulb Colour
The right bedside lamp height, whether cordless lamps are worth it, which bulb colour to choose and how to style table lamps at home. Read more...
Cream botanical palm washable rug used as a hallway runner
Rug Size Guide: What Size Rug for Your Lounge, Dining Room, Bedroom and Hallway
The rug sizes interior designers use for every room, in centimetres: lounge room, dining room, bedroom, hallway runners and round rugs. Read more...
Sage green scalloped washable floral rug in a living room
Washable Rugs: Are They Worth It? Sizes, Washing Tips and Styles for Australian Homes
Everything you need to know about washable rugs: how they work, the right size for every room and how to wash them so they stay looking new. Read more...
Retro glass pendant lights hanging over a kitchen island
How High to Hang a Pendant Light Over a Kitchen Island or Dining Table (Size & Spacing Guide)
Hang pendants 76–91 cm above a kitchen island and 71–86 cm above a dining table. Here's how to get the height, size, spacing and bulb colour right. Read more...