How to use these guides
Not sure where to start? Here's a quick rundown of what each section covers.
How-To Guides walk you through installation step by step. Wiring, fitting, cutting strip, spacing downlights, connecting drivers. If you're doing the work yourself, start here.
Buying Guides help you compare products before you buy. Good for anyone weighing up IP65 vs IP67, fire rated vs standard, or trying to work out which wattage they need.
Room Guides cover lighting plans for specific rooms. Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, home offices. Layout ideas, fitting types, and how to layer lights properly.
Safety & Regulations covers the UK rules that matter. Building Regs Part P, emergency lighting compliance, fire rated ceilings, zones in bathrooms. Worth a read before you start a job.
LED Technology explains the bits that confuse people. Colour temperature, CRI, lumens vs watts, dimming compatibility, driver types.
Smart Lighting covers connected setups. Smart bulbs, app control, voice assistants, and what actually works reliably day to day.
Commercial & Industrial is for trade customers, electricians, and anyone lighting a workshop, warehouse, office, or retail space.
Why trust our advice?
We've been a UK LED lighting specialist since 2009. We've earned over 14,000 five-star reviews. Search for Simple Lighting on the main independent review platforms and see for yourself.
The guides on this page are written by people who sell the products, install them, and answer customer questions every day.
We don't write filler content to rank for keywords. Every guide here exists because someone asked us a question often enough that it made sense to write it down properly.
If you're working on a project and want a second opinion before you buy, call us on 0333 443 2465 or email support@simplelighting.co.uk. Trade customers can apply for a trade account for discounted pricing and dedicated support.
