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The Dos And Don'ts When It Comes To Patio Lighting

The Dos And Don'ts When It Comes To Patio Lighting

The summer months are nearly here and for many of us that means it’s time to get the garden ready for barbecue season. Patios are great places for entertaining family and friend and sitting out on when the days are longer and the sun is shining.

Why Task Lighting Will Help To Increase Your Productivity

Why Task Lighting Will Help To Increase Your Productivity

Whether you work in a large office environment or from home, task lighting is something that can benefit you when you are trying to increase your productivity and get more done during the day. Task lighting is used to...

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Our approach BLT Direct is committed to protecting your privacy. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully (in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998). We collect ...

Best Ways To Reduce Glare In Your Office Space

Best Ways To Reduce Glare In Your Office Space

While no one feels happy working in a dingy and poorly lit office, there is also nothing worse than glare from the sun on your computer screen. Not only is it uncomfortable and annoying...

Some Of The Most Common And Hard To Understand Lighting Terms

Some Of The Most Common And Hard To Understand Lighting Terms

When it comes to lighting there is a lot of tricky terminology that you’ll need to try and understand if you want to make the best choices for your lighting, whether you are after something new for your home, office or any other environment.

The Best Bulb Shape For Your Style

The Best Bulb Shape For Your Style

When it comes to bulbs, they’re not all created equally and variations in sizes and styles means that settling on one can be a challenge. It’s important that you consider the fitting...

The Best Ways To Light A Small Bedroom

The Best Ways To Light A Small Bedroom

Small bedroom can be full of charm and intrigue and are great for children, but sometimes can be quite difficult when it comes to lighting. Nothing quite beats the feeling of walking into a large, airy room that is full of light, something...

Cool Kitchen Lighting

Cool Kitchen Lighting

In the modern home, the kitchen has quickly become a multifunctional space. As well as being at the centre of food preparation and cooking it is also used for entertaining, and people often gather there with friends for food and drink, making for a less formal evening than a traditional dinner par

Motion Sensors Could Help You Cut Your Light Bills Reports BLT

Motion Sensors Could Help You Cut Your Light Bills Reports BLT

Thrifty homeowners looking to pinch pennies this year are being encouraged to invest in motion sensors by a lighting expert company.

In recognition of traffic lights being in use for 150 years BLT weighs in on the progression of public lighting.

In recognition of traffic lights being in use for 150 years BLT weighs in on the progression of public lighting.

It has been 150 years since the first public traffic light was used in England, sparking interest from lighting specialists BLT about the progression that public lighting has seen over the years.

Everything You Need To Know About Ballasts

Everything You Need To Know About Ballasts

Ballasts are found in fluorescent tube lighting and they are crucial in order to keep the light fitting running smoothly. Clearly, this part of the fixture is important, but do you know how or why? Read on to find out everything that you need to know about ballasts, the different

4 Common Mistakes People Make With Their Lighting At Home And How You Can Overcome Them

4 Common Mistakes People Make With Their Lighting At Home And How You Can Overcome Them

When you’re at home, you want to ensure that you feel comfortable and can relax in your surroundings. This has a lot to do with your furniture and the way that you use space in your house but is also impacted by the way that light is used.

4 Mistakes To Avoid When Changing To LED Lighting

4 Mistakes To Avoid When Changing To LED Lighting

If you’re considering making the change to LED lighting, you should definitely do it.

Places To Visit To See Amazing Lights

Places To Visit To See Amazing Lights

Lighting isn’t just a tool that we use to see in our home or workplace, it can also create stunning visual effects and large spectacles for crowds of people to admire.

Online Lighting Brand Thrilled For Return Of Festival Of Light In 2018

Specialist lighting retailer BLT are eagerly awaiting the return of a festival dedicated to light that will be taking place in London next year following a successful show in 2016. Lumiere London will hit the capital city once again with a number of light fittings and installations that will

LEDs Are Lighting Up Profits

LEDs Are Lighting Up Profits

It's not just lighting companies who should be excited about LED bulbs. Even though Philips Lighting have recently announced 1 that their LED-based sales now account 63% of company turnover, BLT Direct has said that LEDs are good news for all kinds of companies.

5 Unique Ideas For Night Lighting

5 Unique Ideas For Night Lighting

Typically children use nightlights because they are scared of the dark, and while we know there aren't any monsters lurking in the shadows, sometimes light at night can be helpful.

Who are the most energy efficient nations in the world?

Who are the most energy efficient nations in the world?

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) release an international scorecard every few years, ranking each nation out of 100 for their energy efficiency. National efforts to reduce reliance on climate unfriendly fuels, how buildings use and store heat, how industry manage their

Why Do Councils Turn Off Street Lights?

Why Do Councils Turn Off Street Lights?

If you happen to be on the streets during the late evening or the early hours, you may have noticed street lighting either dimming significantly or turning off altogether.

Typically councils will turn off streetlights between 12pm and 6am, but some are now resorting to switching off

How Are Theatre Lights Different From Home Lighting?

How Are Theatre Lights Different From Home Lighting?

When you go and see a show at the theatre, one of the first things you will notice is the way that light is cleverly used and manipulated to enhance the set and the scenes that are unfolding...

Which Industrial Light Bulb Is Right For Your Business?

Which Industrial Light Bulb Is Right For Your Business?

Lighting is a powerful tool that can make the world of difference in a range of different working environments. Unfortunately, many companies fail to recognise this and will continue to make uninformed decisions regarding the type of bulbs they use in their working spaces.

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5 Lighting Solutions Essential for Every House Party

5 Lighting Solutions Essential for Every House Party

When it comes to house parties many of us think of socialising with friends, great music and dancing around the living room, but how much thought do we give to lighting? In fact, lighting plays a bit part in creating the ideal vibe for a house party and getting the lighting right can make all the

Buying A New House? Look For These Low Energy Features

Buying A New House? Look For These Low Energy Features

Moving into a new house is an incredibly exciting time for anyone, but there are things to watch out for even if you've fallen head over heels in love with the place you're looking at. Yes, you may have fallen in love with the original wood timbers and the high ceilings, but that will

How Much Energy Could You Be Saving By Switching Your Lightbulbs?

How Much Energy Could You Be Saving By Switching Your Lightbulbs?

When it comes to energy saving, making the right choices with your lightbulbs is imperative. Whether you choose LED or energy saving options, it's time to say goodbye to those outdated bulbs and push your lighting into the 21 st century. By referring to our handy infographic you'll be

How Lighting Can Reduce The Global Demand For Electricity

How Lighting Can Reduce The Global Demand For Electricity

As a new report is launched by the UN providing guidance on energy efficient lighting, BLT Direct, the online lighting experts, have highlighted how crucial it is for the world to switch over to LED bulbs to reduce the global demand for energy.

“The report shows that we could