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Steve Ellwood

Qualified as an Electrician, founder of BLT Direct

How to Create a Warm Summer Glow with the Leading Online Lighting Expert

Now that summer has arrived, everyone wants to spend a little more time outside. The problem often comes when it gets dark and there isn't enough light to see by. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting expert, has released a list of tips to help its customers create a glow for th

13th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

What Is A Reflector Light Bulb?

Reflector light bulbs are generally used in spotlight and flood applications. Coming in a number of sizes, brightness, and colour temperatures, they provide unrivalled light when needed the most.

6th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

The true impact of LED lightbulbs

LED lightbulbs are nothing new. Around for around a decade, they adorn homes and businesses around the first world. Standing for light-emitting diode, LEDs have been hailed as a saviour to the planet. Every single second of the day millions of lights brighten up towns and cities for their inhabita

30th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

BLT Direct Celebrates Retailer Lighting Creativity

In a world where lighting innovations are becoming more common, BLT Direct, one of the leading suppliers of lightbulbs and lighting accessories in the UK, has welcomed a supermarket's lighting creativity in a bid to boost sales. The Pilot in Globus supermarket chain in Germany has used

30th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

How to Give Summer Parties and BBQs the Wow Factor this Summer – On a Budget

Now that Brexit is on the horizon, Britons are being more careful with money than ever before. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting retailer, has come up with ways for budget-conscious Brits to set up a traditional summer BBQ or garden party without breaking the bank.

27th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

5 Great Uses For Coloured Lightbulbs

Gone are the days of just using plain, old white light bulbs. Thanks to the innovation of Smart LED light bulbs, we now have the entire spectrum of colours at our fingertips. These nifty new devices give us the ability to illuminate our homes, businesses, and anywhere else, with whatever colour we

26th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

Prepare for the Summer Swarm with BLT Direct

With the warmer weather comes the appearance of insects and bugs. Although for the average household they aren't an issue, for those living in rural areas and business owners, the warmer weather can wreak havoc. Causing issues when preparing food, and with children and pets, insects and bugs

26th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

Why LED Light Bulbs Facilitate the Lagom Lifestyle

Lagom may be the latest trend taking over lifestyles, but who knows what it really stands for? Taking inspiration from sustainable and enjoyable lifestyles, lagom has kicked the warming and cosy ‘hygee' to the curb by bringing attention to carbon footprints and sustainability

8th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

The Best Colours For Every Occasion

Smart LED bulbs are a craze that have gained a lot of popularity in recent years. The ability to control the colour, brightness, and speed of your lights now mean that you can totally customise your house to suit any occasion. Using a centralised hub allows you to control everything from an app on

8th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood

Workforce suffering with the dreaded afternoon lull? Change the lights!

Offices are, traditionally, not exciting places to work. Often suffering from a severe lack of natural light, artificial lighting is often used to keep workplaces lit. But according to the latest research, this could be having a detrimental effect on employees and their productivity. It's be

26th May, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood