Posted by Amit Soni on 31st May 2012
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
Posted by Richard Clarke on 25th May 2012
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
Posted by Amit Soni on 23rd May 2012
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
Posted by Richard Clarke on 17th May 2012
A recent US study into the feasibility of using low energy LED lights on dairy farms has unexpectedly revealed that they could help dairy farmers increase the milk yield of their cattle by up to 6%.Surprising Results!The surprising study, undertaken by the Oklahoma State University (OSU) and partly funded by National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, was originally intended to evaluate the energy-savings offered by LEDs and their overall pe… Read more