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Adhesive LED strip lights offer tremendous versatility in creative home lighting. The strip may be cut to size, with different lumens (brightness) and colours available as desired. Creative ways to use LED strip lights in your home include. Uplighting - e.g. cornice Downlighting - e.g. kitchen cabinets Splashback lighting - e.g. TV/mirror/picture frame LED Strip Lights - Creative Home Lighting...

Wiring a Light Switch To wire a light switch, consider whether the circuit is ‘one-way’ (one light switch operating one light) or ‘two-way’ (two light switches operating the same light). In addition, the light switch will either be 'one-gang' (one switch on the plate) or 'two-gang' (two switches on the plate) or higher. This is an overview of how to...

What are Bathroom Lighting Zones? There are three bathroom lighting zones highlighted in ‘BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations’: Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2. The purpose of each zone is to establish definitive safety ratings (referencing the IP rating system) that must be observed regarding electrical installations (e.g. lights, power sockets). What is an IP Rating? In order...

Recessed Lighting - Planning Your Downlight Layout There are several considerations that should be addressed when planning a recessed lighting (or downlight) layout: Room size Ceiling height Bulb luminosity & angle of beam Desired effect (relaxed/ambient or ‘task’ lighting) When planning to install open plan recessed downlighting, divide the floor space into areas of 250 sq ft (average room size)...

Deciding to take on the challenge of carrying out home renovations yourself can be an incredibly rewarding and cost-saving solution for updating your property. However, the key to pulling off a seamless home makeover is all in the planning and preparation - and we’re here to show you how. In today’s post, we’re on hand to share our insights on...

Whether you want to install functional lighting for a garden path, or illuminate a water feature for purely aesthetic reasons, LED garden lighting can be a wonderful enhancement for your home. In this article we will provide all of the information you need to plan and install the ideal garden lighting solution for your unique needs. We’ll cover the topic...

There's much to love about the festive period: mulled wine, presents, feasting until you pop. It's also a great excuse to light-up your entire home with an eclectic mix of dazzling colours in the form of Christmas lights and decorations. Christmas lights aren't just for the tree either. There are lots of different types and styles that give you license...

Why is lighting important in the bedroom? It's no secret – the link between quality sleep and improved physical and mental health is more well-known than ever. Creating the right ambience for accommodating a good night's sleep is incredibly important. And while some sleep-related issues may require medical attention, there are several environmental tweaks that you can make to improve...

LED strip lights allow you to get creative anywhere in your home thanks to their versatility and flexibility. From adding a vibrant dash of multicolour to your wardrobe and bedroom, to creating a modern and subtle ambience in your kitchen or bathroom, the options you get with LED strip lighting are pretty limitless. To get the most out of your...

Looking for more information about LED light bulbs and spotlights? You've come to the right place. Our product experts have compiled this comprehensive guide to help you find the perfect LED bulb or spotlight for your needs. We cover everything from Kelvins to Lumens, Voltage to Wattage, so you can make the savvy switch to LED lighting with complete confidence....

LED lighting has soared in popularity over the last few years as consumers realise the cost saving and environmental benefits of the technology. The addition of solar power, which shares these benefits, has the potential to significantly increase those benefits by completely removing ongoing running costs. This type of lighting is obviously designed for outdoor use, so in this blog...

The LED colour temperature chart shows the expected brightness of an LED bulb in relation to its temperature in degrees Kelvin. A bulb with a lower colour temperature of 1K - 5K gives off reddish-yellow hues. A bulb with a higher colour temperature of 5K - 10K gives off cool white-blue light. You might be used to choosing light bulbs...

The prospect of installing garden lights can be quite daunting if you’ve never done it before. How do I install them? Will I need an electrician? What type of lights should I buy? What are IP ratings? These are just some of the questions that you may be asking. This guide will enable you to choose, purchase and install all...

Will LED Lights Save Money? The most frequently asked question in home lighting solutions is, "Will LED lights save money?" The answer is that LED lights consume around £80.00 of power over a 20+ year lifespan. CFL bulbs consume in excess of £120.00 over the same period, and must be replaced every 5,000 hours. This gives LED lights the edge...

Security lights are simply floodlights with a motion sensor that switch on when movement is detected, and switch themselves off again when no motion is detected for a set period of time, usually between ten and 30 seconds. Wireless security lights appear to be a very affordable, convenient and versatile solution; but are there any downsides to them? This article...

Garden lights come in many different forms,and the various areas of your garden will benefit the most from certain types of light fitting. What follows is a breakdown of the various types of garden light and the areas they tend to work best in. Garden spike lights Spike lights are mounted on top of a short spike, which is pushed...

It's easy to set up a Philips Hue smart lighting system. Simply follow the instructions below and you'll be up and running in no time! Plug in your light bulbs and turn on your light switches as usual. Plug in the Hue Bridge at the mains with the provided plug and connect your bridge to your WiFi router with the...

Home automation can make your life more convenient and enjoyable by using technology to make everyday items in your home “smart”. However, the home automation market is highly fragmented with lots of vendors using different technology for different systems, many of them not compatible with each another. So where should you start with home automation? This post will help in...

Energy bills can be a large overhead in a business and lighting can form a sizeable proportion of this. If you want to save money, upgrading your warehouse lighting to LED is a quick and easy way to do this. In fact the savings can be vast! YOU COULD SAVE UP TO 62% A YEAR BY SWITCHING TO LED LIGHTING...

Are you struggling to see the paper or the latest book you've been reading? Fed up of your new carpet and wallpaper looking dull and not the same colour as in the showroom? Tired of having to wait five minutes to be able to see your dinner on the table? This could be because you’re using CFLs, and today we’re...