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Steve Ellwood from February 2017 Page 1 of 1

Steve Ellwood

Steve Ellwood

Qualified as an Electrician, founder of BLT Direct

Brighten Communal Outdoor Spaces With LED Floodlights

Brighten Communal Outdoor Spaces With LED Floodlights

When used in a business context outdoor lighting has two purposes. It is practical, ensuring that activities can take place in outdoors environments while also being decorative, helping to create a warming, welcoming atmosphere. While traditionally, outdoor lighting was dominated by conventional l

28th February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


BLT Direct Lights The Path For Energy Efficiency

BLT Direct Lights The Path For Energy Efficiency

BLT Direct, one of the UK's leading online suppliers of LED light bulbs and lighting accessories, had one its most energy-efficient years to date in 2016, boasting incredible sales of almost 55,000 LED lightbulbs over the course of the year.
 

23rd February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


BLT Direct Makes ‘Boring’ Light Bulb Purchase Simple, Leaving Time For Light-hearted Shopping

BLT Direct Makes ‘Boring’ Light Bulb Purchase Simple, Leaving Time For Light-hearted Shopping

Not every purchase is as thrilling as those new trainers or the latest mobile phone to hit the market. However, there are many things in life that must be acquired in order to live, no matter how tedious the process may be. One of these items is the light bulb, listed as no.2 in a recent ‘To

22nd February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


The Best Lightbulbs To Use For Wire Frames

The Best Lightbulbs To Use For Wire Frames

Interior design has taken many routes over the years, with funky patterns, ditsy prints, show stopping colours and crisp, white lines all taking the interior world by storm one at a time. And although soft furnishings and statement walls do give homes that ‘wow' factor, lighting has a

22nd February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


Modern Apartments With Minimal Spotlighting

Modern Apartments With Minimal Spotlighting

Modern life suits modern living. And for those in a city, it's all about sleek, modern apartments. Often light, bright and white, these city-dwellers love open spaces with great areas for entertaining. And as always, lighting is key to creating the ideal look. Spotlights are great for highli

21st February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


G9 LED Light Bulbs

G9 LED Light Bulbs

Light bulbs can seem confusing for those who don't work in the industry, with so many different names, types and technical information necessary to ensure that you buy the right light bulb for your needs! Here, we take a look at G9 LED bulbs, the first in a series of posts that we are creati

21st February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


5 Fun Lighting Ideas For Children’s Bedrooms

5 Fun Lighting Ideas For Children’s Bedrooms

When it comes to decorating a child's room there are lots of different aspects to think about and lighting should be one of them. While colours, toys, and furniture might be the things you think about first, fun lighting can really transform the space and make it a place your child will love

20th February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


Lumens By Room

Lumens By Room

When it comes to lighting your house, the options can seem vast. Do you need bright light to make everything stand out, or is a softer light better? What about your bedroom – which lumen is best for creating a cosy atmosphere, but will still ensure you can navigate your way around easily?p

20th February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


New Home Owner Glossary Of Lighting

New Home Owner Glossary Of Lighting

Congratulations on buying your first home! However, once you are free from the rental cycle the doors are opened to a new wave of responsibilities. Replacing things such as the boiler, broken appliances and even light bulbs are now down to you, without a landlord or maintenance team to jump to the

20th February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood


Interior Design Trends: Industrial With Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Interior Design Trends: Industrial With Fluorescent Light Bulbs

We've talked before about how fluorescent lights can be used to create a modern look in homes and public spaces. But, with the industrial interior design trend growing in popularity, we thought we'd take a closer look at how fluorescent lights can be used to make any room on trend.

9th February, 2017
Written By Steve Ellwood