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Should You Light A Garage?

Should You Light A Garage?

Many homes have garages that are used on a daily basis but it is not often that they are renovated or even slightly improved, despite the fact some simple changes can make them much more useful. Most homeowners use their garages as a place to store their car but for some the garage is much more

6th June, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Building A Back Garden Home Office

Building A Back Garden Home Office

With the growing popularity of flexible working patterns more homeowners are looking for ways to incorporate a home office into their property. They may be functional but they can pose a real headache for those living in smaller homes without much free space to spare. Instead of converting a preci

18th May, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Using LED Strips to Accent Features

Using LED Strips to Accent Features

LED accent lighting will add flare to any room and will magically draw the eye to any feature in the room. They can transform cabinets and furniture from bland everyday items into exciting, unique features. Achieving this effect with LED strips couldn't be easier because they are so simple t

12th May, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Incandescent Bulbs and Interior Design

Incandescent Bulbs and Interior Design

Lighting forms a crucial part of the interior design process, not only is it a functional part of any room it can also be used as a decorative touch to complete an overall vision. This use of lighting is not just about choosing the right fixtures for the room, the lightbulbs themselves can have

9th May, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Could Light Bulbs Soon Fight Jet Lag?

Could Light Bulbs Soon Fight Jet Lag?

Did you know that most white LEDs are not actually white? It's actually an optical illusion created by using a blue diode with a small amount of yellow light on the tip. These colours complement one another within the light spectrum and seeing them together tricks your brain into believing t

1st April, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


10 Creative Lighting Ideas to Try in 2016

10 Creative Lighting Ideas to Try in 2016

With the development of LED technology lighting choice is now almost limitless. You can be super creative, mixing different styles of lighting and creating complex arrangements to light a whole room or bring interest to a particular feature such as a table or a picture.

17th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


5 Trending Lighting Ideas for Small Bars

5 Trending Lighting Ideas for Small Bars

The rise of the micropub in Britain is one that has coincided with the decline of larger bars. The first micropub was introduced in Kent in 2005 and since then they have been opening at an average of 80 new outlets per week.

15th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Seven Steps to Choosing a LED

Seven Steps to Choosing a LED

There's a huge range of choice out there, which means choosing LED bulbs can often be confusing for buyers. If you want to get it right the first time, we've put together a handy guide that will walk you through choosing an efficient, eco- friendly solution for any space.

10th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Top Tips for Illuminating Awkward Spaces

Top Tips for Illuminating Awkward Spaces

When spaces don't conform to four corners, it can be difficult to come up with lighting solutions. While British architecture is unquestionable charming, it does go hand in hand with attics, lofts, staircases and other awkward areas that just don't align with traditional lighting

9th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood


Inside 2016’s Biggest Lighting Trends

Inside 2016’s Biggest Lighting Trends

Every year, the interior design sphere is inundated with a kaleidoscope of new trends. As a team of illumination aficionados, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest lighting trends.

7th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood