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LED Wattage CFL Wattage Halogen Wattage Lumens 6W 12W 40W 700 lm 9W 15W 60W 900 lm 12W 20W 70W 1,300 lm If you have recently purchased a light bulb, you may have noticed a switch on the packaging from Watts to Lumens. But what are lumens? And why has Wattage been abandoned as the standard unit of brightness? How...

Street lights have been paving the way for pedestrians in some form since the fourth century. They’ve changed drastically over the years, as you’d expect, today switching to highly efficient LED street lights that are set to save councils millions of pounds per year. They’re an integral part of life nowadays. We’re all wary of going down dark alleys at...

LED light bulbs are vastly superior to halogen, lasting over ten times longer while consuming 85% less electricity. This means that by opting for LED bulbs over halogen, you could save up to £300 per year on your lighting costs! In today’s post we answer eight of the most common questions that people ask when comparing LED bulbs to halogen....

LED lights have been around for a while but are still relatively new to a lot of people. To help you get started, we've answered ten of the most common questions about LED lighting. 1. How do LED lights work? LED (light-emitting diode) light sources work differently to traditional lighting sources, such as incandescent. Incandescent bulbs work with a burning...

Looking to add a bit of contemporary style to your surroundings? Then you can't go wrong withLED strip lights. LED strip lighting is stylish, versatile and cost-effective. It is available in a range of vibrant colours and you can get quick-and-easy plug and play strip kits as well as mains-wired strip lights. This article answers some of the most common...

As our recent research discovered, most Brits will be staying-in this Valentine’s Day, so it’s important to know how you can create a romantic atmosphere in your home. When it comes to setting a romantic mood in a room, lighting has the biggest impact. The right lighting will help you to relax at the end of a long day and...

BRITISH LOVEBIRDS will be nesting at home for Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. A survey of 1,012 UK adults carried out by lighting store, LED Hut, found that 52% are planning on staying at home for their date this Valentine’s Day. Cooking and enjoying a meal (45%) topped the list as the number one thing to do...

Thinking of upgrading to LED floodlights but not sure if it's worth it? Well, we've put our LED floodlights to the test to see how they compare against their three main rivals: Halogen, metal halide and high pressure sodium. Let's see how they got on... LED floodlights vs Halogen floodlights Efficiency You guessed it – LED floodlights win on efficiency,...

If you’ve got questions about LED floodlights then you’ve come to the right place, because today we’ll answer five common questions about LED floodlights. Question #1: Are LED floodlights ‘worth it’? You might be wondering if it’s worth investing in LED floodlights. Well, there are five main benefits to be had from LED floodlighting: Benefit 1: They’re cost effective If...

Dimmable LED lights are great for creating mood lighting – whether you're having a romantic night-in, watching a movie or even playing your favourite video game. Before you rush out to buy a new set of dimmable LED bulbs, this short guide will arm you with five useful nuggets of information that'll help you buy with complete confidence. How Dimmable...

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...

Small bathrooms are fairly standard in UK homes, but working with small dimensions doesn’t have to mean putting up with a cramped bathroom or compromising on style - it’s simply about making the right interior design choices to create the illusion of additional space. In today’s post, we’ll be sharing some tried and tested tricks to give you all the...

That final ceremony of taking down your Christmas decorations can be a bit of a drab affair come January. Festive cards dumped into a drawer, the baubles and tinsel shoved into a box, the novelty tie pushed to the back of the wardrobe – never to be seen again... However, your Christmas lights need not just be for the festive...

Welcome to the third part of our Philips Hue series. In Part 1 we looked at how you can sync Philips Hue to the movie you're watching to create a truly immersive movie experience. For Part 2 we showed you how to turn your living room into a dancefloor by syncing your bulbs to the beat of your music. In...

It's official – people are going out less and less. And with more people opting to stay in, the battle for the best house party is getting hotter every year. And now you can truly turn your living room into a dance floor with Philips Hue – an innovative LED smart lighting system that can be synced to your favourite...

From heart-stopping horrors to magical musicals, we all love a movie that leaves a lasting impression long after the credits roll. And there's plenty of tech out there that'll enhance your viewing experience, such as rich and immersive surround sound speakers and vibrant and vivid 4K TVs that project sharp and crystal-clear pictures. You can now further enhance your viewing...

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...

The festive season is upon us, which to many means Christmas pudding, gaudy Christmas hits, and family feuds over what to watch on TV. It also means the winter chill is upon us too. Most people can expect their electricity and heating bill to sky-rocket during the coming winter months and through to March where we'll see the first hints...

Sometimes when we think of technological advancements, dystopian images reminiscent of Orwell's 1984 are conjured. Everything from nuclear missiles to the increase in intrusive - and creepy - data collection shows that humans can't always be trusted to act responsibly or morally. Thankfully, though, there are those devoted to innovations and concepts that help us evolve and live better lives....

The family bathroom: often a scene of havoc and consternation in the morning as everyone jostles for space and time to brush teeth, fix make-up, shower and ... other things. It's also a place that has to be multi-functional and versatile for handling different demands. That's why the bathroom lighting you choose is so important: so that it can accommodate...