Light fittings
Lighting Levels
There are two elements when considering Lighting levels for your new house. Electrical Power (Watts) Amount of Light (Lumens) Watts In the old days with incandescent bulbs it used to be simple, bulbs came in 40, 60 and 100watts and…
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How to Choose the Perfect Lighting for your New Home
Guest Post by Alex Charles If you are soon to move into your dream home, you have probably had a hand in the design, and now comes the interior design, of which lighting is a major component. Technology has brought…
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Are You Causing Light Pollution?
When I first arrived in Australia I lived in a rural area and I was struck by how impressive the stars looked at night. Now I live in Melbourne the views aren’t quite as good. A large part of the…
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Economic Luxury – Tips For Brightening Your Home
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Whether you are walking down a bustling street or settling into a warm sofa, it’s hard to deny the profound effect lighting has on us, so it’s important to make sure you have the best of…
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8 Ways To Lose Money On Your House
Upgrading When you are looking at building a house the builder will be happy to encourage you to upgrade, telling you you are adding to the value of the home. Follow their advice and you might be disappointed! It’s much harder…
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Light ‘Colour’
When you are buying a light bulb you may have noticed the box says things like “Warm White” or “Daylight White” but what does it mean? . . . . . . and which should you buy? Colour Temperature Light…
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Light Bulb Comparison
In a previous post on Lighting Levels I talked about using lumens to plan lighting. . . . . but which type of bulb should you use? There are now 3 types of bulbs in common use Halogen (A more…
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