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What Your Favourite Kind Of Lighting Says About You
You might know exactly what lights you want when you're redecorating a room in your house, but did you know that your lighting choices say something aboutyou? It's not just about the kind of style you want your home to emulate, it also says something about you.
2nd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Why Choose Touch Lighting?
Touch lighting refers to lamps and lights which do not need to have a switch flipped in order to switch on and off; instead, they rely on the human body touching them to complete their circuit and turn on. They are a contemporary lighting trend that look fit to stay; but why choose them over conve
2nd November, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
How To Make A Room Seem Bigger With Light
There are a lot of different interior tricks people are now trying in an effort to make their pokey bedrooms or cramped living areas seem more generous in size. From large mirrors, to striped rugs that give the illusion of elongated space and crafty storage ideas, there's no end to the lengt
18th October, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
What’s the best lighting for my garden?
If you want your lighting to add to enjoyable summer evenings, you can play with the kind of lights you put in. Enjoy fairy lights, wall lights and even in-ground lights. If you're just concerned with security, stick with...
29th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Is Blue Lighting Bad For You?
Blue lighting can be found in your phone; it's what makes the screen light up when you have a text or call, or when you're watching a YouTube video. But think again if you reckon watching a relaxing video of cats playing will send you off to dreamland—blue light actually makes yo
26th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Why do light bulbs ‘go’?
Every homeowner knows the stress of having a bulb pop and blow out a circuit, or else burn out quickly. It can sometimes feel that one light fixture in your home gets through ten times the amount of light bulbs that other fixtures do.
It might be the commonly blamed ‘faulty wi
15th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Autumn Winter 17 Home Style
The world of fashion and interiors doesn't stop working. Already we are looking forward to autumn/winter 2017, and what the new season will mean for our homes. Will we still be loving Lagom and going hysterical over Hygge? Well we've got your home fashion questions answered.
13th September, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Fly Killer Infographic
How to decide which fly killer to get?
You need to make sure that whichever fly killer you get suits you. There's no use getting one powered for big commercial kitchens if you only need it for your home. But size isn't the only thing you need to think about.
24th August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Great Lighting To Complement Summer Evenings
Summer has officially arrived. BBQs are getting uncovered, garden furniture is flying off the shelves, and we're all generally a bit happier. Spending time outside is one of Brit's favourite pastimes, but all too often we neglect our outside spaces when the weather is less than bright,
23rd August, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood
Lighting Experts BLT Direct Reveal Where Bulbs Are Going Next
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
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