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A wave of anglophilia is set to hit Britain this weekend, as millions of people all over the country prepare to hang out bunting and take to the streets in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee – the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign.Unless you’ve been living under a cave, you will have probably heard about this, and are preparing for the long weekend ahead.The celebrations around the country are expected to easily surpass last year’s Roya… Read more

When it comes to lighting any of the rooms in your house, the world is pretty much your oyster. LED downlights are a popular option because of their flexibility – you can create a focal point or you can combine them and light an entire room. If you choose to do the latter, the burning question becomes – how many? The truth is that there is no simple answer to this question, as different rooms have different requirements. A room may… Read more

Recessed downlights, or ‘can lights’ as they are called in America, are a type of light fixture commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. Unlike traditional fixtures, which protrude some distance from the ceiling, downlights are designed to sit up inside the ceiling so that only their front face can be seen. A typical downlight consists of a pressed steel or cast aluminium lamp holder with a decorative fascia. During install… Read more

Lofty ceilings with interesting architectural detail can be particularly attractive to people looking to buy or build a house. There’s no doubt that vaulted ceilings, also known as cathedral ceilings can create a bright, airy space, make a room seem bigger than it actually is and add value to a property. But this type of ceiling can also be fraught with problems, especially where finding the correct style of lighting is concer… Read more