How to Pair Fabric Shade Wall Lights with a Fireplace
The fireplace is the heart of many British living rooms, and fabric shade wall lights are one of the most natural ways to frame it. Their soft, diffused glow suits the calm, gathering role a fireplace plays, whether it holds an open fire, a wood burner or a purely decorative surround. In this guide we compare the two classic positions, on the chimney breast or in the alcoves, and explain how each changes the feel of a room. We cover the right height to mount lights above a mantelpiece, how to choose shade shape, material and colour, and how to keep the fittings in proportion so they frame the fireplace rather than compete with it. You will also find essential safety advice for working fires, guidance on warm bulbs and dimmers, ideas for styling the mantel with mirrors, tips on caring for fabric shades and advice for rooms where the television shares the fireplace wall....