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25/04/2023
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How To Create A Cosy Living Space With These Ambient Lighting Tips

Having a cosy living space is crucial to giving you a place to relax after a long day and helping you get the most out of your interior. Strategic use of lighting is just one way to ensure your house is a pleasant place for guests to visit. Here at Dusk Lighting, we want to advise you on creating a cosy and comfortable living space by using ambient lighting.

25/04/2023
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Make Your Home Cosy With These Top Lighting Tips

Home interiors are often stripped back during the spring and summer months, as the good weather means we spend more time outside to make the most of lighter evenings. However, as the darker months of autumn and winter approach, maintaining a cosy home becomes more important, helping us feel more comfortable and relaxed and reducing stress.  Making the most of your lighting is the secret to making your home cosy, and it can be used to add style and atmosphere to various points around your home. Here at Dusk Lighting, we give you some tips on brightening your home and creating a cosy atmosphere to relax in during the colder months.

25/04/2023
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What Is Hygge? How To Instil Hygge Into Your Home Lifestyle

Making your home as comfortable as possible is crucial to help you unwind after a long day at work. Hygge is a term derived from Danish and Norwegian and describes a mood of contentment and wellness. Here at Dusk Lighting, we give you some lighting ideas on how to achieve hygge in your home.

Silver recessed downlight, 08/11/2022

What are Fire-Rated Lights? And why you should install them

Recessed downlights have long been popular. They feature a sleek, stylish, and space-saving design and effortlessly modernise any room in which they are installed. They also provide functionality and an even spread of light throughout the room when spaced correctly.  However, most earlier downward lightning styles are fire hazards. They heat up fast, posing a risk to nearby insulation. Moreover, their installation process compromises the ceiling and allows fire to spread long before it can be detected. Fire-rated downlights are a great way to combat this issue, as they feature... Read More

04/07/2022

Lighting Regulations 2022: The Ultimate Guide on the New Lighting Laws

Over recent years, the efficiency of everyday appliances has significantly improved. Industries across the board have made developments in line with a greener and brighter future, and the lighting industry is no different. However, lighting still contributes up to 6% of global CO2 emissions, so much work is to be done. Introduced in September 2021, the new lighting regulations aim to continue the work of improving lighting standards, raising the bar for energy efficiency for everyone in the business.  So, what are the new lighting regulations, and how will they... Read More

Recessed ground lights leading up to home, outdoors 04/07/2022
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HOW TO INSTALL RECESSED GROUND LIGHTS IN 8 EASY STEPS

Ground lights have the power to transform your outdoor space.  Whether installed along your driveway, decking, or garden path, they add an extra layer of security and can be elegantly placed to draw attention to the unique features of your property.   However, whilst ground lights are renowned for their simple and sleek design, their installation process can be tricky – so it’s important to always seek guidance and support from a professional. At Dusk Lighting, we’ve covered everything you need to know about installing ground lights. So, whether you’re looking... Read More

10/03/2022
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Modern Kitchen Lights 2022: How to Style and Light a Modern Kitchen

The right lighting style has the power to transform your kitchen. However, with so many lighting options and nuances to consider, it’s not easy to know where to start when planning how to light your kitchen for the best possible impact. Of course, there are various modern kitchen lights on today’s market, and choosing your favourite style is just the tip of the iceberg. When brainstorming modern kitchen lighting ideas, it’s also important to consider the desired function of your lighting and what placement will best suit your kitchen design. ... Read More