Galaxy Lighting Blog
Lighting ideas & buying guides
Practical advice for New Zealand homes, from sizing a chandelier to planning garage lighting.
How to Plan Garage Lighting by Zone
A garage rarely has just one job. It may be a parking bay before breakfast, a delivery entrance in the afternoon, a workshop on Saturday and a storage room every day. That mix is exactly why one bright fitting in...
How to Clean and Care for Crystal Pendant Lights in NZ
Crystal pendant lights bring a sense of clarity, depth, and polish to a room. When they are clean, they catch natural and artificial light...
Which Kitchen Styles Go Best with Rattan Pendant Lights?
Rattan pendant lights have moved well beyond the beach-house stereotype. In a kitchen, they bring shape, softness, and a natural note that can calm...
Where Should Outdoor Wall Lights Be Placed Around a House?
Good outdoor wall light placement does two things at once: it makes a home safer, and it makes the exterior feel welcoming after dark....
How to Replace a Ceiling Light in NZ Homes
Replacing a ceiling light is one of the quickest ways to change the feel of a room. A dated fitting can make a freshly...
How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Bedroom in NZ
A bedroom can feel calm and generous, even when the floorplan is tight, if the lighting is chosen with care. In New Zealand homes,...
IP Rating Explained: What IP Rating Do Bathroom & Outdoor Lights Need in NZ?
Choosing lights for bathrooms and outdoor areas in New Zealand is partly about style and mood, and partly about something far less glamorous: stopping...
How to Choose LED Ceiling Lights for New Zealand Homes
Ceiling lighting has moved far beyond a single bulb in the middle of the room. With LEDs now standard across residential and commercial spaces...
What’s the Right Way to Choose Step Lights in New Zealand Homes?
Lighting your stairs well is about more than looks; it’s about the right illumination. Good step lighting helps everyone move safely, adds a sense...
How Long Should Pendant Lights Hang in New Zealand Homes
Pendant lights can make an interior sing when they sit at the right height, with proper positioning being key to achieving the desired effect....
How to Choose Kitchen Lights for Ultimate Elegance
Walking through a kitchen late at night, empty glass in hand, can have you squinting blindly or feeling like you’re on stage with all...
How to Choose the Right Pendant Light for Different Rooms
Lighting, including ambient lighting, carries a subtle but strong influence over the mood and functionality of a room. It affects perception, comfort, and even...
Chandelier Guide: What Size is Best for Your Space?
When you first imagine a chandelier for your home decor, you probably picture dazzling lights, sparkling crystal drops, and a centrepiece that grabs attention...
How to Choose Ceiling Lights for Your Home Design
Selecting lighting for your home is about much more than simple illumination. Light shapes mood, defines spaces, and brings texture as well as character...