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Ambient vs Task vs Accent Lighting: The Three Types Explained
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Ambient vs Task vs Accent Lighting: The Three Types Explained
May 15, 2026
Most rooms are not badly designed. They are just badly lit. Sometimes it feels too bright and exposed. Other times it feels gloomy even with all the lights switched on.... Read more...
A Complete Guide to IP Ratings for Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
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A Complete Guide to IP Ratings for Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
April 08, 2026
You picked the most trending bathroom light or a stylish outdoor fixture. The design looks great. The finish matches your space. But did you check the IP ratings lighting fixtures?... Read more...
LED Lighting in 2026: Smarter, Softer and more Sustainable
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LED Lighting in 2026: Smarter, Softer and more Sustainable
January 06, 2026
Did you know that every new light fitting is now LED? LED lighting in 2026 is no longer just about efficiency — it’s about experience. While energy savings remain a... Read more...
Wellington Showroom Renovations
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Wellington Showroom Renovations
March 14, 2025
How We've been busy moving everything further back in our warehouse to make more space at front to expand the showroom. New wall pieces are going to be made and... Read more...
Do You Need IP Rated Light Bulbs for Bathrooms?
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Do You Need IP Rated Light Bulbs for Bathrooms?
November 11, 2024
The answer: usually not! In most cases, it’s the fitting that needs to be suited to the bathroom environment, not the bulb itself. Bathroom fittings should have an IP rating... Read more...
Understanding IP Ratings: Right Lighting for Bathrooms and Outdoors
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Understanding IP Ratings: Right Lighting for Bathrooms and Outdoors
October 07, 2024
When it comes to choosing the right lighting for moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and outdoor spaces, IP ratings play a crucial role. These ratings determine the level of protection your... Read more...
Best Practices for Lighting your Home Office
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Best Practices for Lighting your Home Office
March 18, 2024
Even before the coronavirus lockdown, there was an increase in the number of people working remotely, and now home offices are more common than ever. Whether you work from home... Read more...
Lighting Artwork to Best Effect
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Lighting Artwork to Best Effect
November 20, 2023
Artwork, when overlooked in a lighting scheme, can fade into obscurity as night falls. Properly illuminated, however, it introduces a new dimension to a space and, on occasion, may serve... Read more...
Finding The Best Lighting For Your Extension
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Finding The Best Lighting For Your Extension
February 15, 2021
The last blast of winter may be hitting us with the now almost traditional ‘beast from the east’, but soon the longer, warmer days of spring will be with us... Read more...
How To Light A High Ceiling
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How To Light A High Ceiling
February 11, 2021
If you are renovating a living space with a high ceiling, you will want to make the most of this desirable feature with well thought-out interior lighting design. Whether it... Read more...
Setting Up And Lighting A Zoom-Friendly Stage
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Setting Up And Lighting A Zoom-Friendly Stage
February 04, 2021
Many people will not be returning to the office full time or at all in a post-pandemic world, which means that video conferencing and virtual meetings are going to become... Read more...
Lighting Design: The Basics
December 21, 2020
When it comes to creating the perfect interior design schemes at home, there’s one absolutely essential aspect that should never be ignored and, in fact, should be one of the first steps you take when working on home improvement projects - and that’s your lighting system. If you don’t get the lighting right, it won’t matter how well designed the rest of the house is… it will never be shown off at its best, so make sure you factor your lights in at the very beginning, taking into account the... Read more...