Hi Light readers! Next for our
lighting guide series, we are moving onto the Bathroom!
It is not uncommon for anyone to face a
few obstacles when choosing lighting for the bathroom, being the wettest room
in the house safety is essential and therefore strict guidelines are best to
keep to. Making sure the lights stick to an IP rating is the best way to find a
suitable fitting that can handle the moisture that will inevitably build up
within the room.
Do not be turned away by the regulations
however, as there is a lot of different lights to choose from that meet them
and not just your usual flush lights! Spotlights, bulkheads, wall lights and
chandeliers also come in IP ratings with certain ranges to give a nice selection
for you to browse through. Within the above IP ratings chart there is also many
different zones that will determine which light you are able to select. Once
you have worked out which of these you want, you can then ensure the fitting
will provide enough light for its everyday usage such as brushing your teeth,
showing and such whilst keeping a relaxing level of light.
Apart from your
ceiling lighting you should also take in mind whether there is any wall feature
such as a cabinet or a mirror that you wish to light up. When turning on your
bathroom lighting it is appropriate to use a pull cord switch for optimal
safety, and to ensure the circuits are protected by RCD. As well as this you
should make sure the lighting you order is in line with current IP regulations
otherwise the electrician will not be able to fit them.
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guide!
When organising the best lights for the bedroom, you need to
make sure that you don’t choose any options that contain a strong or harsh
light as it will often be the same from when you wake up till when you go to
sleep in the evening. You want a more ambient light to provide a more relaxing
tone whilst in the bedroom. The best part about picking bedroom lights is that
you don’t need to conform to one type of light, the choice is yours! Whether
you want a larger very flashy piece, a simple flush fitting or a wall light
there are many options to choose from. You do need to bear in mind however that
the choice needs to be something that can fit everyday use.
Table or wall lights can be used to supplement your ceiling
lights, allowing an ambient light with reliance on the main ceiling fixture,
which you can also save electricity with by using task lights. You can also put
your main lights on a dimmer switch if you want the lighting levels to be
adapted. Make sure to also take in mind the general colour of your room such as
the bed sheets, the metals and the sockets so you can match your fixtures to
compliment the rest of your setting, and what light would suit where such as a
bedside lamp while reading.
The setting of a room and the way you go about lighting it
also depends on the family member you are decorating for, if you are decorating
for your child we recommend focusing on bright lighting and if they are in
school a good table lamp for homework and other activities. When doing this
however, you must also focus on the materials used on the light, we would not
suggest a fixture with a glass shade as this can cause damage when broken,
having a light that is a bit more sturdier to damage is what should be focused
on.
Below we have included some lights we think would suit the
bedroom, please like and share with your friends!
Hi Light readers! Today we have some spectacular deals for you at affordable prices! We went through our favorite ranges under £150 for your viewing pleasure. Please take a look at our current top 10!
Rehan 5 Light: This light is a compact modern style ceiling fitting set in a delicate clear ripple glass shade with decorative wire inserts to create a beautiful lighting effect. Ideal for low ceilings this light gives out a great sparkle.
Zeke 6 Light: The twin wall glass shades of this beautiful feature contain a spun glass inner layer which really sparkles in the light. Finished in polished chrome with a height of 390mm which is suitable for most modern low ceiling rooms.
Decima 3 Light: This simple and practical semi-flush fitting features a satin nickel frame and tall satin opal glass.
Tack 5 Light (Retail Only): This pendant has vintage-style prismatic glass teamed with antique chrome metalwork, suiting industrial styling and modern interior looks.
Elise 4 Light (Retail Only): This circular chrome finish fitting has aluminium tubes in a criss-cross and straight lined pattern around the outside. And the centre of the fitting is adorned with clear crystal button drops, which sparkle beautifully when the lights turn on. The wire suspension can be adjusted for different ceiling heights.
Zephyr Easy-Fit Pendant + Suspension Kit: This is a wonderful two piece Featuring coloured ripple glass, this easy-fit pendant is designed to fit directly to existing wire and lamp holder and is easy to install without the need of tools or an electrician. This second part is the suspension kit, coming in multiple finishes also you can find one to fit any easy-fit in this range.
Suri 1 Light: This pendant comes in chrome or brass feature frames and boasts a beautiful sparkling array of faceted beads and drops.
Decade 3 Light: This Pendant has a dichroic glass inner shade and a clear glass outer surround. The fitting is fully height adjustable at point of installation.
Tower Table Lamp (Retail Only): This contemporary table lamp features a graphic frame in matt black with copper detailing.
Frederick Floor Lamp: The floor lamp in the popular Frederick range is a neat space saving floor lamp in soft gloss grey with a cool Nordic look, warmed up with the gorgeous copper metal work and grey braided cable.
We hope you enjoyed the ranges we provided for you, make sure to like and share these choices, and we shall see you in the next post!
Great lighting is an essential piece of crafting that vision
of your dream kitchen. There are, however, several types of kitchen lighting to
think of! Whether recessed spotlights, under cabinet strips or a nice bar
pendant it is paramount that you choose something that is perfect for you. The
kitchen is an important space in the house for cooking, working or even general
socialising so you want to make sure you have the correct light level and style
whilst keeping the energy cost at a minimum.
We would recommend using LED lamps in this setting to prevent high energy usage, with the kitchen being used frequently this will lower your usual energy cost by a dramatic amount and stay cool compared to your usual halogen or incandescent alternatives. As mentioned in our previous guide, LED Lamps have a much longer lifespan and come with longer guarantees, as well as offering options for which colourway you wish to adopt as well as options for dimming. For example, for a more modern setting a cool white look would compliment it, with the warm white variant being more apt for traditional settings.
Remember, that a kitchen is a practical space, lighting is key. You need to make sure that there is sufficient lighting within the room so you may work. Sadly, one of the best options are down-lights, dotting a few down-lights around the kitchen will give you a nice even spread of light across the room. Flush Lights will also work well in this setting, these lights will hug the ceiling and will generally give a good spread of light across the kitchen.
Personally, I believe that if you have a larger kitchen area, you should stay clear of spotlights. This is mainly due to shadowing issues; spotlights will provide a cone/beam of light to one area but will not provide light anywhere outside of that set area. If you have a kitchen island/breakfast bar, utilise this space by using pendants. Since this is dead space meaning no one will run into it, you can get away with having something a bit more extravagant. Whether you are having single pendants or a bar pendant, we suggest having an odd number of them, to help provide the spacing across the island.
Another area that is worth looking at is task lighting,
these are usually under-cabinet lights and are used for decoration or to
generally light the worktop. There is a lot of variety when it comes to this style
of light including LED and fluorescent strips, tape or discs just to name a
few.
Top Tips
for Choosing the best Lighting for your Kitchen:
Match your metals in the room, if your room features one particular metal colour match those with ceiling lights.
Match the colourway of your pendant to other metals that are in the kitchen. I.E Door handles, plug sockets and decorative features.
Make sure all the bulb is in the exact same colour to prevent any clashing in light output.
Know your measurements, the key is balance; Not too big and not too small.
Layer the lights you have in your kitchen, have a set of lights that are used for function and have a set of lights that are used for decoration and/or mood lighting.
Choosing the perfect light for the kitchen can always be a daunting task due to the amount of choices open to you, although see below for some options we think could start you off! We hope this guide proved helpful! Please like and share these guides to all your friends! And see you next week light-readers!
Hi Light readers! Today I am bringing you an info bite on a
retro piece that is becoming very popular in the industry lately, I am of
course speaking of Vintage LED Bulbs! Very fashionable for both home and
commercial use, these bulbs make use of advanced LED technology to have the old-fashioned
vintage style and the soft warm glow it gives out without the painful cost of
operating a traditional incandescent bulb.
Owing to their retro vibe, these bulbs are an interesting
addition to spice up plain walls or basic fixtures. Their warm glow is perfect
for showing off the bare bulb, we find its very effective especially in pendants.
These bulbs are heavily reminiscent of the classic Edison style
bulbs used in the 20th century. Whilst they were unapologetically
inefficient in an incandescent style, the all new LED are perfect for a low cost
yet traditional appeal.
With led bulbs increasing in popularity in the last 5 years,
ranges of increasingly popular designs have been made available. In the present
these retro styled bulbs can be bought in many different shapes and sizes such
as; candle, flame tipped and globe, running them is the equivalent of a tenth
of the energy it takes to run an incandescent.
We at Sherwood Lighting have a selection for ranges in this ourselves, feel free to take a look!
Hi Light-readers! a quick news blast for something that has been in effect for near a year now, but I wanted to fill you readers in on the fact that both incandescent and halogen bulbs are now ILLEGAL to manufacture and due to that it is rare that you will find them being sold.
Consumers have mostly been left in the dark on this change, with a survey commissioned by LED manufacturer LEDvance showing that 64% of consumers were unaware of the pending ban, which is crazy! So i hope that this newsbite hits you all and gives a bit more awareness that our industry is moving towards more energy efficient and longer lasting alternatives.
Why was it banned you say? Let me tell you! This is the final stage of a European Union directive (EC 244/2009) that has progressively banned less efficient light sources, with the aim of improving energy efficiency and cutting carbon emissions across the EU, starting with traditional incandescent light bulbs in 2009.
The directive is part of an ambitious Ecodesign project to improve energy efficiency across a range of domestic appliances from light bulbs to washing machines.
Halogen light bulbs fall foul of the regulations as they use much more energy than alternatives such as LEDs or compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. They also have a relatively short lifespan of around 2,000 hours – approximately two years when used for around three hours per day.
Don’t fret though! LED bulbs might be a tad more expensive than your usual bulb purchases, but they can last up to 25x more than a standard halogen or incandescent, and also give the same amount of light as any halogen whilst using less energy.
We have LED bulbs available in our very own store! if you are interested please check out our own ranges here
Make sure to look for ranges that have matching table and floor lamps in their ranges.
Consider any existing metal that is in the room already; such as
door handles, wall sockets or fireplaces, if you are not planning on changing
them, then match with the lighting. Don’t worry about matching too closely to
any existing metal colours as quite often a two-tone metal colour works very
well anyway (I.E Polished chrome and satin chrome).
Make a relaxing tone by using soft coloured metals and implementing opal glass and/or silks and fabrics. This will help diffuse the light meaning a softer tone throughout the room which isn’t as harsh and piercing on your eyes. Ultimately this gives a much softer and relaxed tone to the living space.
Match Ceiling Lights to table and floor lamps.
Consider the natural light that is coming into the room,
anything like windows, doors or conservatories can provide an abundance of natural
light and will play a key role in selecting how much light you want from your
fittings. A final point to consider, if your using this light frequently it is
worth investing in LED bulbs, with up to 90% energy saving and lasting up to 25
times longer than your usual incandescent or halogen light bulb these will
maximise the efficiency of the lights.
I hope you enjoyed our first lighting guide! Please make sure to comment, like and share as well as telling us if there is any specific room you want us to touch upon next!
Ambient-
also known as general lighting, this form of lighting will provide you with
your main source of light throughout the room, most commonly seen as your
ceiling light and in certain environments, even wall lights.
Task-
yes you have guessed it, task lighting is to provide much needed light to a
task. Intended to assist in completing a task such as reading and writing,
crafts and hobbies and cooking. Effectively using this form can help prevent
eye strain and glare, so make sure to use one of our high output led bulbs. Not
only will these provide plenty of light but will have a low wattage and will
last many years.
Accent-
otherwise known as mood lighting, highlight key objects or features to further
bring attention to them; examples such as, artwork, cabinets, sculptures or
architectural feature.
Master
the lighting in each room by installing separate switches or dimmers and
‘layer’ your lights.
Make sure to keep up to date with our lighting guide posts and we shall expertly go over from room to room, function to function and explain the do’s and don’ts and give helpful tips and tricks to make even the most basic rooms a quality setting by the time we are done.
Hi Light Readers! I come to you today with a light thought
that has hit all of us in the store, and I wanted to bring you in on the
discussion. As you may (or may not) know, the industry is ever changing with
its trends and popularity in different finishes; this season copper has been
the big in colour featured quite heavily within the industrial and retro
settings, and has worked especially well for kitchens, dining rooms and even
bedroom set pieces. So, what is the new in colour???
A particular favourite of mine would have to be this pendant, great for large living rooms or landings/stairwells, this brings a lovely contemporary taste to these settings. This 12 light features a super sleek, matt black frame that encapsulates a soft gold chandelier with faceted glass sconces. Matched with LED flame-tipped bulbs and this light truly shines.
We have seen that several lighting manufacturers have
switched to this gold effect for a lot of their larger decorative fittings coming
into this latest season, and we can certainly attest to it being a popular trend!
Many are buying these golden fittings to spice up their living space and we
think that it would be a good addition to a lot of yours, too! Here is some of
our other favourite gold ranges if you want to get a taste of what you may
expect:
Hi readers! I wanted to let you know about a cool once in a lifetime deal I have found out about right here at Sherwood Lighting!
We are selling off our stock for discounted prices! some of our most quality ranges are being charged for heavily discounted prices to YOU the public! We only have a limited stock to sell however to make sure you grab this deal before it ends!
I am very tempted to buy some myself at these prices, you cant miss them!
Light Read 