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25/07/2017
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Home Inspo: Interior Design Bloggers We Love

We’re all guilty of envying another person’s home, whether it’s a friend’s living room design or through a screen when scrolling through an interior design blog. However, it’s so easy to use this interest in interior design to your advantage and turn your envy into positive changes in your own home! Here at Dusk Lighting we think getting some creative inspiration from home interiors websites and interior design blogs can be the perfect place to begin when looking to update your home. If you can’t afford to swap your one... Read More

18/07/2017
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Updating Your Home On A Budget

At Dusk Lighting we love keeping up to date with the latest home interiors trends, but we also understand that sometimes budgets come into play and can restrict us in our home goals. But have no fear! There are so many ways to update your home on a budget that often includes looking at the smaller items and accessories, or simply adapting themes to fit more readily into interior trends. The pros of updating your home on a budget If you wish that there was a big pot of money... Read More

30/05/2017

Bulb Types – Choosing The Right Bulb

Choosing the right type of lightbulb can have a great impact on the look of the finished light and it’s performance. At Dusk Lighting we’re dedicated to helping our customers by providing them with electrical and lighting advice, so we’ve put together a helpful guide to demonstrate the various types of light bulbs and how to choose the right bulb types for your requirements. Different Bulb Types  There really are so many different types of light bulb on the market, and they all serve various purposes. It’s all about choosing... Read More

19/04/2017

How To Fit Ground Lights and Floor Lights

Ground lights are a fantastic option for any home, adding an extra layer of safety, security and style to your garden or driveway. As the nights grow darker, extra lighting outside the home is extremely beneficial, and with a wide range of options to choose from, it’s easy to illuminate your home in a way that matches your personal style. In this guide we’re going to look at some of the most popular outdoor lighting options, tips for installation and the benefits of adding them to your home. LED Ground... Read More

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How To Install Garden Lighting

Installing garden lighting doesn’t have to be a chore when you’ve got all of the basic information you need to install your outdoor lighting safely and effectively. Garden lighting can turn your outdoor space into a relaxing, safe haven and transform the feel of a patio or decking area by providing ambient lighting. Take a look at the helpful guide from Dusk Lighting on how to install outdoor lighting to begin your garden transformation in time for summer. Some top tips to remember before you start installing garden lighting: ●... Read More

23/05/2016

Why Choose LED Lights?

Why LEDs? LED stands for light emitting diode and is light produced using the movement of electrons LEDs have been the talk of the lighting world for quite some time now. Each day seems to bring about a new LED story in the media – from their use in domestic energy efficiency upgrades to their role in illuminating some of the world’s biggest stadia. LEDs played a played a prominent role in the London 2012 Olympics no less. Indeed, while LED’s represented 7% of the worlds’ total lighting market in... Read More

led kitchen lighting 23/05/2016

Saving Energy in the Kitchen With Stylish Lighting

LED Lighting Kitchen Ideas LEDs are becoming more and more popular in modern kitchen lighting. After all they’re extremely energy efficient, durable and long lasting. Now all styles of kitchen lights include LED options; from breakfast bar lights and kitchen spotlights to pendulum fittings and kitchen cabinet lighting. And the really good news is that due to their popularity LED lights are becoming more and more affordable. LED kitchen pendulum fittings The Nordlux Nexus 10 Ceiling Pendant Light is a stylish fitting that’s perfect for illuminating a modern kitchen. This... Read More

10/09/2013

Energy Saving LED Lamps and Bulbs

LED lights & bulbs are very much the talk of the lighting industry at the moment – in fact they have been for quite a while now. After all, these lights are extremely energy efficient and can shine for up to 50,000 hours. (For more on the benefits of LEDs see our technical introduction to LEDs page) The good news is, because of their popularity they are dropping in price and becoming more and more affordable. Replacement LED lights and bulbs can be retrofitted into existing fittings using 10% of the energy... Read More