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How Step Lighting can provide Illumination both for Safety and Decoration
When choosing step lighting, safety must be at the top of your list of considerations: every step...
The Pathway to Garden Lighting Success with Integral LED Outdoor Lights
With the balmy weather we are experiencing during the spring or the summer, people are taking to...
Bespoke human-centric lighting schemes and their benefits on our health
Changes in modern society during the early 21st century have led to many problems concerning...
Are LED battens the future of the batten luminaires? Fluorescent vs LEDs
Batten luminaires have been in use for over 60 years now, providing a fantastic lighting solution...
LED tape and LED strips: what are the types, uses, and do you really need them?
LED strips (also known as LED tapes) are a fantastic way to add attractive accent lighting to...
Workplace lighting: why the human-centric approach is the way forwards
Many studies have confirmed that when humans feel comfortable in an environment, they tend to be...
Is it Time to Switch from Halogen GU10 Lamps to LED GU10 Lamps? Absolutely!
Halogen GU10 lamp caps have been a staple in British households for decades, being one of the most...
Choosing LED Undercabinet Lighting when Designing your Kitchen Lights
Choosing the right lighting when planning the ambience of your kitchen is very important. In...
Introducing the Flexible and Innovative Astro Lighting Track System
Track lighting is a system that involves installing multiple lights from a single live feed. The...
On Choosing and Placing your Picture Lights, which now use a LED lamp
Picture lights are a classic way to highlight your favourite painting or picture. In this case,...
How D-Line Spring and U-Clips Fire Rated Cable Supports meet the 18th Edition Regs
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations have brought in a whole new set of guidelines for staying safe...
Smart Lighting Control for Warehouses: PIR Motion Detectors and smart LED Lights
Modern lighting controls are commonly associated with office buildings, which seek to create...
Downlights: FAQ and Electrical Safety on Installing / Checking Downlights
Downlights are a lovely way to brighten up your home. They are often small and recessed, making...
Will the Modular Lighting be the Ideal Lighting Solution for Schools?
A large increase in demand for public services, including the education sector, has been fuelled...
Personalise your Smart Lighting and Blind Control at Home with Lutron RA2 Select
The RA2 Select system from Lutron allows you to enjoy personalised smart lighting in your house....
Wise words for Contractors - New 18th Edition Rules For Surge Protection
Significant changes have been made in the 18th Edition Regulations for Wiring Regulations. These...