Journal · A & E Bowery Lighting
Notes from the lighting counter
Bulbs, fittings and getting the light right, written on the Bowery.
Aug 2026Base types: E26, GU10, G9 and how to identify yoursThe base code is the one specification where being close is the same as being wrong.Read →
Aug 2026Colour temperature: choosing between 2700K and 5000KThe number that decides whether a room feels comfortable or clinical.Read →
Jul 2026Lumens, watts and what actually makes a room brightWattage equivalence is a rough translation. Lumens is the measurement.Read →
Jul 2026Dimming LEDs: why some flicker and how to avoid itTwo components have to agree, and the bulb is only one of them.Read →
Jul 2026Lighting a kitchen: layers, under-cabinet and colourKitchens feel dim because of shadows, not because of insufficient light.Read →
Jun 2026Outdoor and solar lighting: ratings, placement and expectationsOutdoor fittings are judged on an ingress rating, and solar output depends on where you put the panel.Read →
Notes from the shop
Practical writing about lighting, bulbs and fixtures, from the people who sell it in New York.