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Lighting Trends 2026: What's In for Australian HomesFeatured
Styling & Inspiration

Lighting Trends 2026: What's In for Australian Homes

The biggest lighting trends for 2026 in Australia are warm metals (brass and gold), natural materials like timber and rattan, soft layered dimmable lighting, sculptural statement pendants, and smart control. Together they...

Lights For You· 14 Jul 2026· 2 min read
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Polk Medium Pendant Light ø300mm — lifestyleBuying Guides

Best Pendant Lights in Australia: How to Choose by Finish, Size and Room

How to choose pendant lights: black, chrome, copper, brass and glass finishes, size and number over islands and tables, with...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Havit Lighting Oyster Lights Slim LED Oyster Light Havit LightingBuying Guides

Best Oyster Lights in Australia: Sizes, Brightness and Top Picks

How to choose an oyster light: size, lumens, tri-colour, dimming and IP rating, with slim LED oysters from Eglo, Havit,...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Mercator Lighting Lighting Templestowe LED Touch Table Lamp Black AUL022BLK Mercator Lighting Lights-For-You AUL022BLKBuying Guides

Best Desk Lamps in Australia: Task, Study and Bedside Picks

How to choose a desk lamp: adjustability, brightness, dimming and colour temperature, with task, USB charging and bedside lamps from...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Marbell Floor Lamp 1Lt — lifestyleStyling & Inspiration

Best Floor Lamps in Australia: How to Choose and Top Picks

How to choose a floor lamp: reading vs ambient light, height, base stability, globes and warm light, with real lamps...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Domus Lighting LED Globes Domus LF-A60 LED Filament Glass GlobeHow-To & Care

Light Globe Fittings Explained: E27, E14, B22, B15, GU10, G4, G9 and GX53

Which light globe fits? E27, E14, B22, B15, GU10, G4, G9 and GX53 explained, plus lumens, colour temperature, dimming and...

29 Oct 2026·5 min read
Domus Lighting Bollard Lighting DOMUS Three Tier Bollard Garden Light IP44Outdoor Lighting

Bollard and Garden Spike Lights: How to Choose and What You Need to Buy

Bollard vs garden spike lights explained: heads, posts and bases, low-voltage drivers, IP ratings, beam angles and real picks from...

29 Oct 2026·5 min read
Extra Large 80" Tourbillion Pro DC Ceiling Fan in the roomFans & Cooling

Ceiling Fans for High and Sloped Ceilings: Downrods and Mounts Explained

Downrod lengths by ceiling height, mount angle limits for sloped ceilings, angled kits and large fans that suit high rooms.

29 Oct 2026·5 min read
Hunter Pacific Ceiling Fans Polar V2 Ceiling Fan DC with Remote 48" & 56" with LED Light or No LightFans & Cooling

The Quietest Ceiling Fans in Australia (and How to Fix a Noisy One)

What makes a ceiling fan quiet, which DC and EC/DC fans describe quiet running, and how to fix a noisy...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Eglo Lighting Ceiling Fans Noosa 46" DC Fans By Eglo LightingFans & Cooling

Best Ceiling Fans for Bedrooms in Australia

How to choose a quiet bedroom ceiling fan: size, DC motor, low speeds, sleep timer and warm dimmable light, with...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Hunter Pacific Ceiling Fans Evolve EC/DC Motor Ceiling Fan Lights-For-You E360Fans & Cooling

Which Way Should a Ceiling Fan Spin in Summer and Winter?

Counter-clockwise in summer, clockwise in winter: how to set your ceiling fan direction, change it with a remote or switch,...

29 Oct 2026·4 min read
Noosa 52" DC Fans with and without light in the roomFans & Cooling

Best-Selling Ceiling Fans in Australia: What Our Customers Actually Buy

The ceiling fans Australians actually buy: our best sellers from Eglo and Hunter Pacific, ranked by real orders, with features...

29 Oct 2026·5 min read
Eglo Lighting Ceiling Fans Surf 1320mm (52") DC ABS 3 Blade Ceiling Fan with LED Light & RemoteFans & Cooling

What Size Ceiling Fan Do I Need? A Room-by-Room Size Guide

Match ceiling fan size to your room: size chart by floor area, downrod lengths by ceiling height, low-profile options and...

29 Oct 2026·5 min read
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