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Welcome to Lighting Ideas & Inspiration

Lighting Guides Directory

Need a light bulb moment? Explore our ever-growing library of expert lighting tips and tricks - freshly updated every month to keep you inspired, informed and energy-smart.

Lighting is the key ingredient to a functional, vibe-driven and picture-perfect space. It can create a warm and cosy living room, a safe and distraction-free kitchen, or an attention-grabbing window shop display.

 

The Definitive Guide to Neon Strip Lights
Neon Strip Lights Updated: July 2025
LED Bathroom Mirror Buying Guide For 2025
LED Mirrors Updated: July 2025
LED Light Sheets Explained
LED Light Sheets Updated: July 2025
LED Downlights - Choose the Best Type for Any Room
LED Downlights Updated: August 2025
Outdoor Lighting Ideas for UK Homes and Gardens
Outdoor Lighting Updated: August 2025

 

This page serves as mission control, the HQ for everything lighting. We have easy-to-follow guides, inspo ideas and top picks for the year. Want to know how to install a downlight or which power supply to use with your neon strips? The answers are in here.

From selecting a strip light for your next room renovation to exploring the perfect neon signs for your business, we break it down into bite-sized information that's easy to understand. 

No 'wait, what?' moments, no brain fog—just straightforward, practical advice shaped by years of professional lighting expertise. 

Click on the guide categories above to dive into each topic. 

Lighting Questions? We Got You! 

Unpacking the different aspects of lighting can get overwhelming. The more you dig, the deeper you'll fall into the rabbit hole. Lumens, IP rating, wattage, beam angle - it's a lot to process. That's why we made a hub to shed light on all those questions. 

We want you to find the right lights for your needs, discover the sweet spot for the perfect ambience and avoid mistakes that will make you spiral. 

Our guides are for newbie DIY-ers and trade professionals looking to stay on-trend or wanting a refresher on the basics. We combine expert insights with realistic tips that everyone can do. If the comprehension difficulty is five stars, that's not ours!

Built to Illuminate Your Space - For Your Home or Hustle

All our advice is grounded in our tried and tested products. So if you're browsing through a guide on bathroom mirrors or LED sheet lights, you can trust it's based on real-life uses, not experimental theories. 

Need room-specific pointers? We have them all! From residential spaces like bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and playrooms to commercial and industrial establishments like retail shops, factories, and storage facilities, you will find pro-tips on how to infuse brightness into the space.

Staying Up-To-Date, Fresh Content Always

Trends come and go, especially with the ever-evolving LED technology. What's energy-efficient today could be last season in a few weeks. And staying on top of everything is not for everybody. Except us! 

We regularly update our guides to keep you posted. If you're starting a build, dropping by this page can help you get sorted. Fresh ideas, update how-tos, this year's must-haves. Everything in a single, easy-to-navigate space.

Feel stuck and can't find the advice you need? Our team is a message away. Let's give your space the glow-up it deserves.

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