Lighting Ideas

Read our lighting ideas and buying guides for your home. We offer tips to light up your home, share our top 5 lights and answer your most commonly asked questions.

Lighting Direct Awarded ‘Platinum Trusted Merchant’ for Five Years of Gold Standard Customer Reviews

At Lighting Direct we are proud to deliver and maintain our high level of customer service. For five years we have achieved the Gold standard service award from independent review

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How To Choose Conservatory Lighting

The right type of lighting can make your conservatory look amazing. If you need some help choosing the perfect conservatory lighting we can help.

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Kelvin Colour Temperature Explained

Find out how the Kelvin colour temperature scale works and how it can influence your choice of home lighting?

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Driveway Lights – Lighting Your Way Home

Read our Driveway Lights - lighting your way home feature and find the perfect driveway lighting option for your home.

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IP Ratings Explained

IP Ratings are applicable to all outdoor and bathroom lighting. In this feature we explain exactly what an IP Rating is and what it tells you about the product.

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The Best Ceiling Lights For Your Bathroom

Choosing the right bathroom ceiling lights is never an easy task. We highlight some of our best selling ceiling fittings to help you deliberate.

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New research shows smart lighting is taking over our homes… and gardens

Smart home technology is changing the way in which we use light in our homes. Increased adoption of smart speakers, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomePod, is

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Dimmers – how to avoid flickering or buzzing

Dimmers allow you to achieve the exact light level that you desire in a room and consequently alter the mood to whatever you choose.

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Don’t let dark mornings ruin your makeup application

Earlier this year, we carried out some research looking at the many ways lighting can affect our customers’ daily beauty routines, and we were surprised to find that three out

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What are lumens and why should I care?

When comparing different light bulbs, most people look at wattage as a measure of brightness. However, due to the widespread adoption of LED technology, this unit of measurement is becoming

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Stairs, landing, and hallway lighting – illuminating the forgotten spaces in your home

Decorating your home is an exciting time and lighting is a major factor to consider throughout the design process, and not just for the main rooms, but also for the

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Recessed Downlights – Top Tips For The Perfect Layout

If you are thinking about installing recessed downlights but are unsure of how many you need and their positioning then check out our guide.

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