Home
Lighting retailer BLT Direct is closely following the lighting revolution. With more and more people waking up to the effect lighting can have on their mood and emotions, BLT Direct is readying itself to sell the next generation of lightbulbs, designed specifically to improve day-to- day living.
23rd August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Following government warnings that Britain may have to start turning streetlights off to pay for other government services, lighting experts BLT Direct have issued guidance to homeowners anxious to keep safe at night.
“The decision to turn off streetlights always impacts peopl
8th August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
As the winter draws to a close and the spring months start to take over, many of us start to look for ways that we can revamp our house to make it more weather appropriate. Lighting plays a big role in interior design so...
8th August, 2017
Written By Gary Baker
Lumens are the new unit for measuring light bulbs. Measuring light output, lumens have replaced wattages on more eco-friendly light bulbs, like LEDs. Leaving many confused, we thought we'd help you out and put together a chart to help you compare ‘wattage' and ‘lumen'
14th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
If you remember when the country switched to the new and innovative energy label, then you'll be familiar with the hassle and confusion. And, if you're a fan of the old A-G system, then your luck is in, as A-G labels are set to return to our favourite appliances.
14th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Your home is a reflection of you, from the pictures on the walls to the kind of bathroom mat you have. Now it's even easier to express your personality through your home, so we've collected some of the coolest and most unusual wall lights for your sanctuary.
13th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Now that summer has arrived, everyone wants to spend a little more time outside. The problem often comes when it gets dark and there isn't enough light to see by. BLT Direct, the UK's leading online lighting expert, has released a list of tips to help its customers create a glow for th
13th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Reflector light bulbs are generally used in spotlight and flood applications. Coming in a number of sizes, brightness, and colour temperatures, they provide unrivalled light when needed the most.
6th July, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
With so many light bulb types around, it can be difficult to know what to go for when picking a new kind for your home or business.
1st July, 2017
Written By Gary Baker
LED lightbulbs are nothing new. Around for around a decade, they adorn homes and businesses around the first world. Standing for light-emitting diode, LEDs have been hailed as a saviour to the planet. Every single second of the day millions of lights brighten up towns and cities for their inhabita
30th June, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood