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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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White DC ceiling fan in a modern natural-textured bedroom — AC vs DC vs EC motor guideBuying Guides

AC vs DC vs EC Ceiling Fan Motors: Which to Choose

AC, DC and EC ceiling fan motors explained — how they differ in energy use, noise, speed control and price,...

22 Jul 2026·5 min read
3A Lighting Guide: Downlights, Spotlights & FansBrand Guides

3A Lighting Guide: Downlights, Spotlights & Fans

3A Lighting (3A Australia) is a Sydney-based lighting brand founded in 2004, known for practical LED downlights, adjustable spotlights and...

14 Jul 2026·2 min read
Martec Lighting & Fans: Buyer's GuideBrand Guides

Martec Lighting & Fans: Buyer's Guide

Martec is a leading Australian brand for ceiling fans, LED downlights and bathroom comfort products. Whether you're after a quiet...

14 Jul 2026·2 min read
Mercator Lighting Guide: Fans, Heaters, Ikuü Smart & FittingsBrand Guides

Mercator Lighting Guide: Fans, Heaters, Ikuü Smart & Fittings

Mercator Lighting is a long-established Australian brand offering everything from LED downlights and 3-in-1 bathroom heaters to the popular Ikuü...

14 Jul 2026·2 min read
CLA Lighting Brand Guide: Australian LED ExplainedBrand Guides

CLA Lighting Brand Guide: Australian LED Explained

CLA Lighting is one of Australia's most widely specified LED brands, known for reliable, energy-efficient fittings that cover almost every...

14 Jul 2026·2 min read
Dining Room Lighting: Pendants, Chandeliers & IdeasStyling & Inspiration

Dining Room Lighting: Pendants, Chandeliers & Ideas

To light a dining room, hang a pendant or chandelier about 75–85cm above the tabletop, choose a fitting roughly half...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Home Office & Desk Lighting: The Complete GuideBuying Guides

Home Office & Desk Lighting: The Complete Guide

To light a home office well, combine good ambient light with a dedicated task lamp positioned to the side of...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Timber & Wood Pendant Lights: A Style GuideStyling & Inspiration

Timber & Wood Pendant Lights: A Style Guide

Timber and wood pendant lights bring natural warmth and a grounding, Scandinavian feel — hang them over dining tables, kitchen...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Marble Lighting: Luxe Natural Stone for Your HomeHow-To & Care

Marble Lighting: Luxe Natural Stone for Your Home

Marble lighting adds understated luxury and tactile, sculptural character — use it as an accent (a marble-base lamp or a...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Rattan & Natural Lighting: Get the Coastal LookStyling & Inspiration

Rattan & Natural Lighting: Get the Coastal Look

To get the coastal look with rattan lighting, layer woven natural-fibre pendants and shades with warm-white light, keep the palette...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Crystal Chandeliers & Lighting: A Buyer's GuideBuying Guides

Crystal Chandeliers & Lighting: A Buyer's Guide

To choose a crystal chandelier, match its diameter to your room (add the room's length and width in metres, then...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
Layered & Dimmable Lighting: How to Create a Cosy HomeHow-To & Care

Layered & Dimmable Lighting: How to Create a Cosy Home

To create a cosy home, layer three types of light — ambient (ceiling), task (lamps and pendants), and accent (wall...

14 Jul 2026·1 min read
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