Posted by Emma Reid on 12th Apr 2022
Has the energy price cap increase hit your bank account? Here’s one of the simplest ways to lower your energy costs!Lighting accounts for about 15% of the average home’s electricity use, so it’s a great first port of call for people looking to shave down their energy usage. The most obvious advice is to make sure you turn off lights you’re not using, but upgrading to LEDs is a quick and easy way to supplement this, meaning you burn less energy ev… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 30th Mar 2022
You may see some bulbs with a CRI number listed on their specs. What does this mean, and how can you use it in your home or business?CRI ExplainedCRI (or ‘Colouring Rendering Index’) is a scale running from 0-100, which rates the ability of artificial white lights to accurately display colour. An index score of 100 means that the light entirely reflects natural lighting. An index score of 90 is exceptional, getting very close to natural dayligh… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 16th Mar 2022
If you’re looking to refresh your space, we’ve put together this handy list of the newest lighting trends to watch out for in the coming year!1) Minimalist LooksSimplicity and minimalism have been coming to the forefront in recent years, and its shaping up to continue to be a hugely popular trend in 2022. LED lighting allows for a range of colour temperature options, letting you further enhance the atmosphere of your space and help a more sub… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 10th Mar 2022
Spring is on the way, but there are still a lot of gloomy grey days to get through before the brighter days arrive. Here’s how LEDs can help keep you and your home feeling perky and energised.We’ve found three distinct ways that an LED bulb can help! Read on and discover them for yourself.Help Your Plants!Plants are a popular way of making a home feel more natural and airier. But winter lighting in homes can lead to unhappy, stunted plants. That’… Read more