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The Definitive Guide to LED Striplights. Strip lighting lets you get creative with the lighting in your home. Whether you want to add subtle ambiance to your kitchen units, or a splash of dazzling colour to your wardrobe, the options are limitless. But there are a few things to consider before you rush out to buy your new LED strip...

Confused about LED bulbs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Have a read through our comprehensive B15 buying guide that’ll give you all the information you need before switching to LED. What is a B15 LED bulb? A B15 LED bulb comes with a bayonet fitting that you’ll often find in lamp fittings in particular. These are no different...

The classic ‘bayonet’ fitting lamp - the single bulb you’re guaranteed to find in every home across the country. But the questions is are you really clued up about LED bayonet bulbs? If not, you’ve landed on the right article - you’ll be surprised by the differences. What is a B22 LED bulb? B22 bulbs have the classic bayonet base...

Our handy guide to E14 bulbs will give you everything you need to know to make switching over to energy-saving lighting easier than ever. What is an E14 LED bulb? E14 bulbs are the ones with a screw base. Don’t get them confused with E27 bulbs, which have a screw base too, but are wider for larger fittings - you...

Let us help you choose the right LEDs for your home. Our handy guide to E27 bulbs will give you everything you need to know to make switching over even easier. What is an E27 LED bulb? OK, so lets start with the basics. E27 bulbs are the ones with the screw base and are commonly used in decorative fittings...

Thinking of switching to the bright and wonderful world of MR11 LEDs? Well you’ve come to the right place. Our handy guide will tell you everything you need to find the right MR11 for you. What is an LED MR11 spotlight? Lets start with the basics. LED MR11 spotlights have the exact same fitting as MR11 halogen spotlights, with two...

Ready to make the switch to LED and want to find out more? Then cast your eyes over our handy G4 LED buying guide to give you the lowdown. What is a G4 LED spotlight? G4 LED spotlights consume very, very little energy. In fact, they’re one of the lowest energy consuming LEDs around. You’ll find them under cooker hoods,...

Your guide to G9 LED spotlights Ready to make the switch to LED and want to find out more? Then cast your eyes over our handy G9 LED buying guide to give you the lowdown. What is a G9 LED spotlight? G9 LED spotlights are frequently used in small areas, such as desk lamps, under cabinet light and over shelving....

When you hear the term 'fairy lights', you'll probably conjure up images of Christmas and festive frivolity - but they're not just resigned to the winter seasons, as they have many uses both for practical and decorative affect. Fairy lights now come in many different designs, so the lights themselves are pleasing to look at even when they're not switched...

Here’s our 2nd installment of GET CREATIVE - Fairy Lights - our look at how you can use different lighting displays to great effect. In this part, we look at how LED fairy lights can bring a vase or jar to life, and the best bit is, it's really easy to do. These striking pink fairy lights add a splash...

Want to know more about MR16 spotlights? Well you’ve come to the right place. Check out our handy guide to help you make the right choice. What is an LED MR16 spotlight? MR16 and GU10 spotlights are among the most popular LED spotlights around. The main differences between the two is that MR16s have a different base (fitting) which consists...

Interested in switching to GU10 LED spotlights? Well cast your eyes over our handy guide below to find out everything you need to know before buying: What is a GU10 LED spotlight? The GU10 part refers to the base of the bulb, which has two pins protruding from the bottom and look like a pair of little legs (see below)....

Switching from halogen light bulbs to LEDs will significantly reduce your energy usage and lower your bills but people still refuse to. Here are the some silly reasons why people don't switch to LED; Expensive LED Bulbs pay for themselves within months and continue to save money after. Won’t fit in my existing fittings LEDs use all the same standard...