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As a new report is launched by the UN providing guidance on energy efficient lighting, BLT Direct, the online lighting experts, have highlighted how crucial it is for the world to switch over to LED bulbs to reduce the global demand for energy.
“The report shows that we could
9th November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
If you work in an office, school or any type of establishment that uses fluorescent lighting, you may have noticed that occasionally the bulbs will flicker.
The flickering can be frequent or may only happen rarely but either way it can be distracting and can also cause strain and di
9th November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
The kitchen is where a lot of home life takes place; for most of us, it's not only where we cook, but where we eat. It's essential that kitchen lighting enhances the look of food, gives the room a warm
glow and makes it an attractive place to be.
The newest kitche
7th November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
The right kind of lighting can make cheap furniture look outrageously expensive and evoke a mood of luxury or calm; it's just a matter of finding what works for your home. With lights of different hues and colours coming on the market all the time, why not try a bulb of another shade and see
7th November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Recycling light bulbs can feel tricky. Some of us have vague memories of being told that throwing away lightbulbs was bad for the environment, but now it seems that some light bulbs can even be recycled. Often, paralysed by the choice whether to recycle or not, owners end up with a dusty collectio
3rd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Anyone who's applied makeup in a dim bedroom and then caught sight of themselves in natural light knows that some lighting is good for makeup and some is terrible. However, it can be difficult to figure out which is which. The tricks that makeup artists use are typically too much to handle i
3rd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
You might know exactly what lights you want when you're redecorating a room in your house, but did you know that your lighting choices say something aboutyou? It's not just about the kind of style you want your home to emulate, it also says something about you.
2nd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Touch lighting refers to lamps and lights which do not need to have a switch flipped in order to switch on and off; instead, they rely on the human body touching them to complete their circuit and turn on. They are a contemporary lighting trend that look fit to stay; but why choose them over conve
2nd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
There are a lot of different interior tricks people are now trying in an effort to make their pokey bedrooms or cramped living areas seem more generous in size. From large mirrors, to striped rugs that give the illusion of elongated space and crafty storage ideas, there's no end to the lengt
18th October, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
If you want your lighting to add to enjoyable summer evenings, you can play with the kind of lights you put in. Enjoy fairy lights, wall lights and even in-ground lights. If you're just concerned with security, stick with...
29th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood