Wall lights sit at the height of door furniture and picture frames, so the metal is compared directly with those. Brushed brass and light gold are the easiest to live with, as they are quieter than polished gold and tolerate a slightly different brass nearby. Set a polished or gold-leaf finish against a plain wall, where it has room.
Fit a pair either side of a mirror, a bed or a fireplace, at a centre height of about 1.5 to 1.7m. In a corridor, space them every 1.5m to 2m.
