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London Here at Arrow Electrical, we like to do things a little differently. That's why we're starting a new series of guides that showcase the bustling communities which surround our stores. What better way to start than with our Head Office in Cricklewood...  After browsing our lighting showroom, why not take some time to sample Cricklewood's finest places. Grab a bite to eat, go for a walk or indulge in some high street shopping, the choice is yours. We've …

living  room lighting  guideThe living room is generally the most used room in the home, making every lighting decision important so that you are able to get the most out of your living space. There are lots of elements you need to take into consideration, but first you will need to decide what type of lighting you want. Whether it's modern or traditional, outgoing or simple, we've put together a handy guide that looks at different options you could go for in order to give your living …

Hallways can be notoriously difficult to decorate as they’re often long and thin, lack natural lighting and are filled with the clutter of everyday life such as shoes, coats and bags. So how do you design an inviting hallway which complements your home décor? Start by focusing on choosing the perfect hallway lighting – here’s how. Types of hallway lighting. The lighting you choose for your hallway will depend on its size, shape, your overall h …

Bathroom lighting can be split into two purposes: Waking up and Relaxing… The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house, especially first thing in the morning when everyone is getting prepared for the day. For this purpose (task based purpose) bright lighting is needed. Specifically down lights, ceiling lights and mirror lights are perfect for this. Making sure these are in the right positions is the trickiest parts of installing this sort of lighting in a bathroom. With mirror ligh …

Get Your Shades OnThe best of modernlamp shadesLamp shades and light shades have a reputation for being dull and bland. They are usually circular in shape, and they might just go so far as to have some fringing for decoration.But things have changed...Now, shades come in a huge variety of shapes and styles, and you have an amazing amount of choice when you start looking for a new shade for a room in your home. Here are some that deserve a mention.Glamorous Pendant ShadePendant shades tend to be …