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Outdoor Wall Light Spacing and Lumens by Area

Lumens for door, garage, path, steps and patio; sconces every 8-10 ft, path lights every 6-8 ft; what IP44/65/67 mean; where solar works and where it does not.

Floor Lamp Height and Placement for a Reading C...

Shade bottom at seated shoulder height (about 40-42 in), lamp behind and 12-18 in to the side, 450-800 lumens dimmable at 2700-3000K. Which style fits which corner.

Bulb Base Guide: E26 vs E27, E12 vs E14, GU10, ...

E26 and E27 are interchangeable (mind the voltage). E12 and E14 are not. What every base code on our product pages means and which bulb to buy.

Wall Sconce Placement by Room: Height, Spacing ...

60-66 in in living areas and halls, 30-36 in above the mattress at the bedside, 60-65 in beside a vanity mirror, 66-72 in outdoors. Spacing and lumens per room.

Pendant Light Hanging Height: Island, Dining Ta...

30-36 in above an island or table, 7 ft clearance in walkways, 20-24 in above a nightstand. Spacing rules and how to calculate the drop you need.

Chandelier Sizing Guide: Diameter and Hanging H...

Diameter from room length + width in feet, half to two-thirds of the table width, 30-36 in above the table. Tables and a worked example.