Your builder left you one light fitting per room. Let's fix that.

Your builder left you one light fitting per room. Let's fix that.

Everything you need to know about lighting your new build home

Every new build comes with the same thing: a single pendant light fitting in the centre of every ceiling, usually with the cheapest possible shade. It's functional. It's not beautiful. And it does absolutely nothing for the mood or character of your brand new home.

The good news? Lighting is one of the quickest, most affordable, and most transformative upgrades you can make. Swapping a builder-grade fitting for a statement pendant takes 30 minutes and can completely change how a room feels. Here's everything you need to know.

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