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Michele de Lucchi's Ongoing Influence in Lighting Design with Artemide
Artemide has made a huge contribution in the history of international design, with many of their...
Can Street LED Lighting Improve the Safety of your Neighbourhood? (3 case studies)
This article explores whether public exterior lighting - and in particular LED lighting - is...
What is a Smart Thermostat and Why Now is the Right Time to Invest in One
The advent of smart technology in the 21st century has benefited us in all walks of life; from...
Neil Poulton stands out in Revolutionising Lighting Design with Artemide
Neil Poulton is a Scottish designer based in Paris, France, who operates off the idea of creating...
See Illuma Rotaspot LED in an Art Shop and Gridspot LED in a Sports Store
Illuma is a leading lighting manufacturer, specialising in a range of commercial and industrial...
The Flos Fucsia Pendants and the Lighting Legacy of Achille Castiglioni
Described as one amongst a generation of Italian designers who ‘turned the language of design on...
How to Keep Warm in this Cold Weather with DEVI Underfloor Heating
Meteorologists have warned us of an ‘Arctic Freeze’ that could wrap around Britain and bring...
How Teucer takes Human Centric Lighting to the Next Level with skyLUX
Teucer has long offered one of the most comprehensive ranges of LED strips, drivers profiles and...
How to Avoid Disappointment when Dimming Retrofit LED Lamps - 9 General Rules
Everyone in the know will tell you that LEDs will dominate the lighting world, having made their...
LuxLive 2018, Exhibitions and Events we are most Excited to Visit
Following our event-filled visit to LuxLive 2017, we here at Sparks are thrilled to see LuxLive...
Award-winning Astro Lighting Sweeps up the Accolades once again in 2018
As a company that started out in the basement of a Sevenoaks house in the late 90’s, Astro has...
Sparks Guide: 7 simple Rules for Finding a Trustworthy Electrician
Hiring an electrician is a big deal when you are looking to remodel your home in any number of...
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is Possible with CO Detectors
Home is where we tend to feel safest, but becoming too comfortable and familiar with our...
British Designer Jasper Morrison goes Glo-Ball with Flos Lighting
Born in London, England, Jasper Morrison would go on to become an internationally renowned product...
Best of Both Worlds - Traditional Light Fittings using Vintage-Style LEDs
A few years ago, the main argument when it came to the return of traditional style lighting was...
"Winter Blues" and LED Lights: can the LEDs be used as a Treatment?
Winter is coming around the corner and many of us can expect to experience the 'winter blues',...