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How To Perfectly Position Downlights
If you’re looking for a discreet way of illuminating the living spaces of your home and creating a contemporary style, downlights are a great option. Inset in ceilings, downlights can create clean lines, save space in rooms and are exceptionally versatile. You might require an equal level of ambient light or wish to showcase key features around your home but either way, how you position a downlight is paramount.
In the following sections, we’ll explore how you can place your downligh
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25th Feb 2021
The Importance Of Excellent Office & Workplace Lighting
When designing lighting for your office, there is much to be considered beyond cost, aesthetics and environmental impact. Are you aware of how big an effect the right or wrong kind of lighting can have on the productivity, well-being and creativity of your employees? Poor lighting has been proven to impede performance and, over the long term, can have a detrimental effect on the health and well-being of your team, resulting in increased levels of absenteeism in the workfor
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12th Feb 2021
The History of Astro Lighting
By Arrow ElectricalAstro Lighting is highly regarded around the world for its modern, contemporary lighting solutions which bring together the latest technology with ground-breaking designs, for both indoor and outdoor lighting. Shop Astro Lighting
A history of Astro Lighting
Astro Lighting was founded in 1997 by James Bassant and John Fearon, a duo with a shared passion for quality and precision in British lighting design. The company has built a gr
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12th Feb 2021
How To Create The Perfect Bar & Restaurant Lighting
Simply put, lights are not just there so your customers can see what they are eating and drinking. Equally, having fixtures that match the décor doesn’t necessarily mean you have got your lighting covered. Studies have shown that the level of lighting can seriously affect whether your customers come back or not – or whether they even stay in the first place. If you want to stand out in the hospitality industry, it’s time to put the spotlight on
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11th Feb 2021
Light switches and power sockets - a helpful guide to style
When it comes to achieving interior design perfection, the small details are what make all the difference. Whether it’s your new open plan kitchen or a small en suite bathroom, those little touches are absolutely critical for creating a professional finish. In this article, we look at how to match switches and sockets to different design styles.Period HomesFor many of us, a period home is the absolute dream. It could be a beautiful Georgian property, a semi-detached Victorian house or a smart Ed
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22nd Dec 2020