Lighting

Internal lighting can be used in many different ways to create any look you want for your space. Ambient lighting fixtures such as ceiling lights are ideal for enhancing visibility across an entire room from just a single practical lighting point.

Accent lighting on the other hand will stylishly illuminate a particular area or object such as kitchen cupboards, fireplaces, TVs, mirrors, and other ornaments to add stunning depth and set the tone of your space.  

For enhanced functionality whilst carrying out your day-to-day lifestyle, spotlights and pendant lights can be installed over a kitchen worktop surface, for example, to provide clearer visibility when preparing food. Think carefully about what you actually need your internal lights for then relate that to which type of light may be most practical. 

Lighting is used differently all throughout the home. For example, bright ambient lighting is often used in bathrooms and kitchens to open up the space and ensure optimum visibility in everyday life. In more relaxed and social areas of the house such as the dining and living room, accent and mood lighting is installed to create a less intense and more calming atmosphere. Other spaces such as the bedroom or home office will typically incorporate ambient and stylised lights to create a balance of aesthetics and practicality.  

With clever use of lighting, you can completely transform your space's entire look and finish. By simply adding LED striplights around a set of boring cupboards, for example, you can instantly inject a touch of contemporary elegance into even the dullest-looking of spaces.  

The existing fixtures themselves also contribute stylishly to the aesthetics of a home. When browsing our selection, consider the existing design scheme you are working with. Are you working with a modern space filled with neutral tones and clean-cut features? Or are you looking for something a little more rustic and traditional to match a classic finish? 

Within our high-quality lighting range, we also stock a fantastic array of external light fittings ideal for installation throughout your front and back garden. Discover the collection and let your creativity wild with exciting lighting ideas for your outdoor space.  

If your decking or patio area is in need of an upgrade, why not illuminate it in style with a set of decking, brick, or post lights? To show off your prize flowers or favourite water feature, focus the attention with an easily-installable spike light. Push into the ground below and enjoy a gorgeous burst of light to really catch the eye. 

Ideal for garden parties, BBQs or just for adding a little extra character to your garden, our charming selection of outdoor string lights will set the perfect tone for fun and relaxation.  

Everybody wants to feel safe and secure in their own home. Expertly designed by experienced lighting designers, our fantastic range of highly functional security lights will keep every dark and shadowy corner of your driveway illuminated for complete peace of mind.  

Tired of walking up to your property in complete darkness? Why not make the trip that little bit safer with a practical set of paths or post lights to light the way?  

When picking out a bulb, it’s crucial to ensure you choose the correct fitting/cap type. If chosen incorrectly, the bulb will not fit into the light fitting. Three of the most common cap and base types include bayonets, screws and pins or pegs. 

Caps and bases are typically labelled using letters and numbers – the letter indicates the base type, whilst the number tells you the diameter in mm. A third letter may also be included to display how many pins the base has.  

As well as cap type, there are also different kinds of light bulbs. The three main types of light bulbs include CFL, halogen and LED. Each bulb offers its own properties and advantages, so take the time to evaluate which may be the right fit for your home.  

Different light bulbs offer varying levels of brightness and colour. The ‘brightness’ of a bulb will be measured in watts or lumens, depending on whether you are dealing with energy-saving bulbs or incandescent. The higher this measurement, the brighter light the lightbulb will produce.  

The colour of the lightbulb is measured on the Kelvin scale, although this is actually a measurement of temperature. This is important to bear in mind, as some manufacturers may refer to this as the ‘colour temperature’.  

Bulbs may also be given a CRI Score which stands for Colour Rendering Index. This is a measurement of how well the light can depict different colours. In basic terms, it tells you how red the colour red will look in real life underneath the bulb’s light.  

There is also a multitude of different bulb shapes to choose from too. Common bulb shapes include the candle, golf ball, striplight, tube, globe, reflector, capsule, and a variety of others.  

The shape of the bulb you pick significantly impacts the amount of light coverage that is generated. Bear this in mind when considering which type of lighting effect you want to create. Also, think about how the bulb will look in relation to the fixture – you don’t want to pick a bulb that looks far too big and out of place.