Wisdom Wednesday – Too Hot to Handle?
Ground lights plus underfloor heating My wisdom this Wednesday, mainly borne from (sometimes bitter!) experience, is regarding the placement of ground lights indoors. If you are considering having ground lights…
Trend Tuesday – Beautiful Brass
Beautiful Brass Lighting This time around the trend for using brass in our homes and businesses isn’t the highly polished brass (all too often with the horribly thin and garish…
Made in GB Monday
My Made in GB product for this Monday is the Dekard from the Light Corporation: This architectural light fitting is primarily designed to provide a subtle wash across floors and…
Faves Friday – Nighty Night
Low brightness night lighting How awake or sleepy we feel is regulated by a hormone called melatonin – high levels of melatonin make us feel awake whilst low levels make…
Techie Thursday – What are IP Ratings?
As a Lighting Consultant I have to ensure that I specify light fittings in wet areas such as bathrooms, swimming pools or outside that are watertight enough to particular levels…
Wisdom Wednesday
Length of ceiling lights My wisdom this Wednesday is related to the length of ceiling lights – whether they are flush fitting: Semi-flush fitting: Or a pendant of some type:…
Trend Tuesday – Wonderful Wood
Wooden lighting shades Linked to the trend for all things Scandi is the trend for lighting made from natural materials and in particular – wood. It’s a surprisingly versatile material…
Faves Friday – The Original and Still the Best
Pillar Lite from Hunza My Fave this Friday is the Pillar Lite from Hunza – the original but often emulated up and down lighting exterior wall light: It’s got many…
Techie Thursday – Oh Hell Part L (Part 2)
Part L – Lighting Requirements As a Lighting Consultant I take on the responsibility for ensuring the lighting designs and specifications I produce for my clients are compliant with the…
Wisdom Wednesday – Curve Caution
Lighting a curved wall Curved walls are an interesting architectural feature and very few homes have them. I see one of my jobs as a Lighting Consultant as highlighting interesting…
