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Leading lighting retailer, BLT Direct, has welcomed the news that UK universities are to run an energy efficiency scheme in order to provide savings worth £210 million, thanks to the Rolling Green Fund. The UK-based lighting specialists, who are pioneers of energy-saving lightbulbs, have app
13th April, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Did you know that most white LEDs are not actually white? It's actually an optical illusion created by using a blue diode with a small amount of yellow light on the tip. These colours complement one another within the light spectrum and seeing them together tricks your brain into believing t
1st April, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
BLT Direct is continuing to offer its customers superlative choice, with a new range of 2D amenity light fittings now available to purchase online. Engineered for a host of applications, the easy to install fittings are ideal for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial environments.p
18th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
With the development of LED technology lighting choice is now almost limitless. You can be super creative, mixing different styles of lighting and creating complex arrangements to light a whole room or bring interest to a particular feature such as a table or a picture.
17th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
The rise of the micropub in Britain is one that has coincided with the decline of larger bars. The first micropub was introduced in Kent in 2005 and since then they have been opening at an average of 80 new outlets per week.
15th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
British facilities managers are introduced to a new level of illumination this month, with BLT Direct introducing a refreshed range of metal halide flood lights. Powerful and functional, metal halides are ideal for use in a variety of applications, including courtyards, churches, athletic faciliti
11th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
There's a huge range of choice out there, which means choosing LED bulbs can often be confusing for buyers. If you want to get it right the first time, we've put together a handy guide that will walk you through choosing an efficient, eco- friendly solution for any space.
10th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Minimising glare is made easy this month as BLT Direct debuting a new range of CAT 2 fittings. Engineered for a variety of office, retail and commercial lighting applications, the range is available in both surface mounted and recessed versions.
9th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
When spaces don't conform to four corners, it can be difficult to come up with lighting solutions. While British architecture is unquestionable charming, it does go hand in hand with attics, lofts, staircases and other awkward areas that just don't align with traditional lighting
9th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Every year, the interior design sphere is inundated with a kaleidoscope of new trends. As a team of illumination aficionados, we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest lighting trends.
7th March, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood