How to Choose Wall Lights That Work in a Rented Property

Renting brings its own design challenges, and lighting is often the most frustrating of them all. Most rented homes arrive with a single ceiling pendant per room and a tenancy agreement that limits what can be drilled, swapped or modified. Adding wall lights, which can transform the feel of a flat or terraced home, suddenly feels off limits. The good news is that the range of plug in, adhesive and battery operated wall lighting has expanded considerably, and with a little planning a rented space can be layered just as effectively as an owned one. In this guide we walk through how to read your tenancy carefully, choose rental friendly wall lights, manage cords discreetly and avoid the few pitfalls that tend to catch tenants out. We also cover where wall lights make the biggest difference in rented living rooms and bedrooms, and which fittings to leave alone entirely....