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Steve EllwoodQualified as an Electrician, founder of BLT Direct |
We may be over half way through the year but interior design and lighting innovation is constantly evolving. Here are our predictions for which trends will be taking over people's homes and being developed in labs in the latter part of this year…
30th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly referred to as SAD, is a type of depression influenced by the seasons. The condition is on the increase in Britain due to our change in lifestyle in the last 100 years. These days, far less people work in the great outdoors, and far more work inside. This mean
26th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Switching to energy efficient bulbs is something homeowners throughout the UK are doing. The savings alone are reason enough to change, but some are refusing to make the switch. Most of these people argue that LED lighting is dangerous and damages our health. However like any new technology, myths
25th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Growing your own fruits and vegetables has been a human tradition for millennia but modern self-sustainers are no longer using sunlight and soil to grow their crops. More and more growers are using LED lighting to emulate the sun and grow crops at home. This isn't done just because technolog
18th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
Although the summer is still in full swing, the nights are certainly starting to draw in. BLT Direct, one of the UK's premier providers of lighting solutions for over 10 years, is urging homeowners not to get complacent, as burglaries can still happen – even in broad daylight.
17th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
The summer holidays rang in last week, and children up and down the country will be rejoicing at six weeks of freedom. And as a result, summer holidays will be at the forefront of many families' minds. Camping has become a much-loved pastime for families of all ages, and is now a viable o
15th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
When you think of adding some extra light to a room or updating current fixtures you'll probably think of ceiling lights, wall lights or perhaps a lamp. But a rug that doubles as a light is unlikely to pop into your mind although an innovative design could see it becoming a more popular opti
11th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
It is hard to find anyone in modern society who doesn't own multiple consumer electronics, or working environments that don't involve interacting with large amounts of technology on a daily basis, with more and more of these devices relying on USB ports to charge up their batteries.
10th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
String lights are versatile and can be used to brighten up any space and add to a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Whether you plan to use these ideas every day in your home or for a special occasion these creative uses for string lights are simple but effective.
10th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood
The world's most famous buildings such as the Eiffel tower, Las Vegas Strip and Buckingham Palace, attract visitors from all around the world. These tourists are not only there to see the building in daylight but many also want to see these iconic sights illuminated at night.
9th August, 2016
Written By Steve Ellwood