Eglo Lighting and Fans Buying Guide
Eglo's genuine strength lies in its breadth across two related categories, lighting and fans, letting a home be fitted out consistently from the same brand rather than mixing and matching across separate suppliers.
Choosing a lighting type
Wall lights suit a hallway, bedside or feature wall, adding layered light without relying solely on an overhead fixture. Pendant lights hang over a dining table, kitchen island or entryway, giving a genuine focal point to the room. Ceiling lights, in flush and semi-flush mount styles, cover everyday overhead illumination. Bathroom lighting is built specifically for the moisture and safety requirements of a wet area, an important distinction from a standard indoor fitting.
Choosing a ceiling fan
Eglo's fan range is genuinely extensive, spanning the Iluka, Waikiki, Noosa, Seacliff and Cabarita ranges. Iluka and Noosa both offer DC motor configurations with an integrated LED light, Waikiki brings an AC option in satin nickel and white, Seacliff includes genuine light walnut and oak finish variants, and Cabarita offers a bamboo-finish option. Ceiling fans with lights combine both functions in one fixture, genuinely useful where ceiling space and budget are both limited.
Choosing an exhaust fan
Eglo's exhaust fans handle moisture extraction in a bathroom or laundry, an essential fitting for preventing mould and maintaining air quality in a wet area, available separately or combined with a light and heater in a 3-in-1 unit.
Choosing a finish
This collection spans black, bronze, brushed nickel, chrome and copper, giving genuine flexibility to match Eglo's lighting and fans to the room's existing tapware, cabinetry hardware or furniture finishes.
Why bathroom lighting needs specific consideration
A standard light fitting isn't built to handle the moisture and humidity of a bathroom, so a genuine bathroom-rated fixture, with an appropriate IP (Ingress Protection) rating for the specific zone it's installed in, matters for both safety and longevity.
What size ceiling fan do I need for my room?
The right fan size is determined by the room's dimensions, not personal preference alone. As a general guide, a room up to 12m² suits a blade span of 900mm to 1200mm, a room up to 20m² calls for 1200mm to 1400mm, and a larger open-plan area often benefits from 1400mm or above.
Should I choose a DC or AC motor ceiling fan?
This comes down to what's valued most: upfront cost or long-term efficiency. AC motor fans are the traditional, more affordable option. DC motor fans use up to 70% less energy, run quieter, and offer finer speed control, an investment that tends to reward anyone prioritising comfort and lower running costs over the years ahead.
What IP rating does bathroom lighting need?
Bathroom lighting is rated by zone based on proximity to water. A fixture directly above a shower or bath typically needs an IP65 rating or higher, while a fitting further from direct water exposure, such as over a vanity, can generally use a lower-rated fixture. Checking the specific zone requirements before choosing a fixture is worth doing.
Completing the room
Eglo lighting and fans are easiest to plan alongside the room's electrical layout, since fixture positioning and power point placement both need confirming before walls are lined. The Blue Space's Bathroom Lighting and Ceiling Fans collections are worth reviewing alongside an Eglo selection to bring the full room together.
