Posted by Emma Reid on 23rd Nov 2021
Wash Lighting is a unique lighting effect that’s perfect for creating a lovely ambience in your home. We’re taking a look at this incredible method of taking your home’s lighting style up a notch.
A “wash” is a general fill of light and colour spread evenly across your wall. It’s typically created by mounting lights in such a way that a beam of light falls on the wall at a wide angle, but certain light fittings are also designed t… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 16th Nov 2021
Outdoor lights are a fantastic way to ensure your home is more secure, especially when combined with a sensor. We’re taking a look at three common kinds of sensor used by outdoor lights and deciding which would be the best for your home!
PIR Sensors
People and animals all produce heat, and PIR sensors use infrared radiation to detect it. When a difference in temperature is detected by the sensor, the light will switch on, switchi… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 9th Nov 2021
You might already be familiar with IP ratings, which is a measure of how weatherproof a light fitting is. However, you might not be familiar with another measure of how durable a light fitting is: the IK rating.
IK ratings represent Impact Protection, with the K standing for kinetic to distinguish it from the Ingress Protection of IP ratings. It represents the degree to which a fitting can resist external impacts.
IK Ratings are uncover… Read more
Posted by Nikita Murva on 2nd Sep 2020
September 22 marks the first official day of Autumn and we cannot wait to walk over crunchy leaves, cuddle up in blankets and enjoy as many hot drinks as we can.Autumn is a wonderful time of year and a great season to create a new vibe in your home. You can switch out old lighting, add new illumination for darker days or spruce up any space with an additional glow.We have listed some of the top interior décor trends of 2020 and found some corresp… Read more