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Three Mesmerizing Nemo Cassina Designer Wall Lights at Sparks
Many times those who pass by our showroom in Archway are stopping to take a look at the wide range...
Illuminated Mirrors and Waterproof Light Fittings: Top 5 Vanity Lights
As far as bathroom lighting goes, Decoist suggests anything but downlights to illuminate the space...
What We Know About Fabbian's Mysterious New Lighting Design
Since October, Fabbian have been updating their blog with sporadic information on a new...
Bathroom Extractor Fan Comparison: the Silent Design 100 vs the Silhouette S100
Today we are putting two bathroom fans against one another. We have a lot of ventilation fans...
A Shiny New Trend for the New Year: Gold Light Fittings at Sparks
Just a week into the new year, Abigail Ahern identified a new trend (or at least, something she...
Our Top Five Colourful, Modern, and Dramatic Light Fittings
It might come as a surprise to you, but we're huge fans of colour and maximalism here at Sparks...
Fluke 1654B Installation Tester: Best Price Plus a Free Electrical Tester!
Fluke are routinely a number one or two manufacturer in every market in which it operates, and...
Ed Davey's 2012 Energy Bill: Energy Efficiency yet No Decarbonisation
We talked previously about the proposals outlined in the Energy Bill, which was published in draft...
Rafiki Twinflex PLUS: Hard-Wired Fire Alarms for Shared and Student Housing
Although we have covered the RadioLINK wireless fire alarms before, they're not really suited to...
Dim the Lights from the Couch Using the Rako Wireless Dimmer Controls
Lifehacker pointed us towards a guide to hacking your wall light switches to work with a universal...
How Do Fireflies Inspire a Cheaper and More Efficient LED Design?
Just as bees inspired better computers and solar panels mimicked butterflies, lighting technology...
X-Flex Lights: The Perfect Accent Lights for Bars, Restaurants and Hotels
In the hospitality industry, a well-designed lighting scheme can have a huge positive effect on...
Eco-Friendly Arko & Lyx Indoor and Outdoor Lights from Fozz Lighting
A relatively young company (just seven years old), Fozz Lighting are something of a prodigy. The...
Dimming the LED Lights is No Longer a Problem: use Dimmable Drivers!
One of the most popularly-cited disadvantages of LED lamps in the past has been that you can't dim...
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Create a Starfield Ceiling with Cielo Stellato LEDs in Your Child's Room!
If you're decorating a child's bedroom, why limit yourself to regular old light fittings? Why not...
The Flos Skygarden by Marcel Wanders: A Unique Ceiling Light
The New York Times once referred to interior designer Marcel Wanders as "the Lady Gaga of the...