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BLT Direct provide cafés with authentic retro lighting with large range of ‘edison’ style light bulbs

An ‘industrial' style of décor is currently enjoying popularity amongst many hospitality venues including cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs, with the incandescent lightbulb being a much sought after interior accessory needed to complete this stylised look. BLT Direct is

14th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Choosing The Right Lightbulb for Each Room

When it comes to lightbulbs, there's a lot more than meets the eye. It's not simply a case of nipping to the shop and buying the first bulb you find. There's all sorts of things to consider; is it a bayonet or screw fitting for instance? Do you want an LED bulb or incandescent

14th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Christmas Lights; A History with BLT Direct

BLT Direct is one of the UK's leading retailers in decorative, sparkling Christmas lights, but have you ever wondered how the idea of fairy lights become a long standing holiday tradition? Way back...

14th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Leading lighting provider encourages UK population to consider simple money saving techniques as interest rates plummet

When the Bank of England reduced its interest rates to the record low of 0.5% in August, the whole country was taken aback. Bringing back memories of the 2008 recession, it left many wondering what the next 12 months has in store for the economy.

12th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Leading lighting retailer urges homeowners to make the most of their homes amidst uncertain housing market

It's been almost three months since the Referendum and the country's historic decision to leave the European Union. Since then, the country has been in an unbalanced state, with many industries waiting with bathed breath about what the future would hold. And none more so than the pr

10th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Inventive New Ways to Light Your Garden

The summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean your gardens can go unused and unloved. Creating a home from home outside can make your garden appealing and cosy, even as the darker nights and colder weather creeps in. And lights are the perfect, cozy addition to gardens during aut

10th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

BLT Direct highlight the importance of finishing touches as housing market slows

In the run up to the EU referendum fears were raised over the impact that the leave vote would have on matters such as the British economy, employment rates, trade, property prices and more. Almost three months after the Brexit vote was decided, we are now beginning to see the real consequences

6th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Quality lighting can be achieved in new builds with daylight light bulbs from BLT Direct

Plans to build 100 new flats in Slough were met with concern in August as it was revealed that the new properties were to be built with very limited natural lighting, with a ‘substantial' amount of apartments set to receive below the recommended amount of daylight.

4th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

Can you get coloured flood lights?

4th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood

What are discharge lamps? (metal halide, sodium, mercury)

4th October, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood