Lighting Guides
We know choosing your new lighting can be a complicated affair, so we've written some guides to help you with your choices.
Some are to guide you through what can be a daunting process, such as the different between cool white and warm white, and what lumens are, but don't forget that we're also here to help, so please feel free to contact our customer service team with any questions you may have, and we will be happy to assist with the answers.
Guides
- What's the Difference Between Warm White and Cool White LEDs? — colour temperature explained, and which rooms suit each.
- What Are Lumens? — how brightness is measured, and why it's replaced watts as the standard comparison.
- Light Bulbs Explained — bulb bases, colour temperature, and wattage equivalents.
- Light Pendant vs Chandelier — what's the difference, and which rooms suit each.
- Flush Light vs Semi-Flush Light — what's the difference, and which suits your ceiling height.
- What Is a Semi-Flush Ceiling Light?
- What Are Downlights?
- Downlight vs Spotlight — what's the difference?
- Alternative to Recessed Lighting — flush, semi-flush, surface spotlights, and pendants compared.
- What Is Layering Light? — combining ambient, task, and mood lighting.
- What Is Task Lighting?
- What Is Mood Lighting?
- What Is Convenience Lighting?
- Things to Consider When Installing Downlights
- Home Lighting Ideas — room-by-room inspiration and practical advice.
- What Is an IP Rating? — moisture ratings for bathrooms, showers, and outdoor use.
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