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An appetite for great lighting: Luminaires for dining areas

An appetite for great lighting: Luminaires for dining areas

An appetite for great lighting: Luminaires for dining areas

An appetite for great lighting: Luminaires for dining areas

Read on for The Light Yard’s top tips for lighting your dark dining room Searching for lighting that puts your food in the right light? Lighting has a tremendous impact on the way food looks, and c...

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Landscape Lighting with (kerb) appeal

Landscape Lighting with (kerb) appeal

We take a look at exterior lights for the front of your home, including your driveway, pathways and front door area… Bringing light to gateways, driveways, pathways and porches isn’t just importan...

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A truly unique Lighting design service

A truly unique Lighting design service

We collaborate with you to create the home and garden lighting scheme you’ve been dreaming of…Our design service is ideal for clients searching for a tailor-made, hassle-free route to extraordinary...

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IP ratings: Buy outdoor lighting with confidence

IP ratings: Buy outdoor lighting with confidence

 Here, we explain which IP ratings to look for when shopping for outdoor lights…    Q: How important is IP rating when shopping for outside lights? A: Given the unpredictability of British weathe...

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Charmed by Chelsea: The Light Yard’s first showing at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show exceeded all expectations

Charmed by Chelsea: The Light Yard’s first showing at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show exceeded all expectations

After a frantic 6 weeks since Chelsea, we finally managed to speak with TLY owner Jeff Fuller about his time at the famous flower show…   Hi Jeff! Welcome back from RHS Chelsea. Tell us, did it liv...

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What are IP Ratings – and which ones do I need for my bathroom lighting?

What are IP Ratings – and which ones do I need for my bathroom lighting?

Safety always comes first, so read about IP codes before you buy… At first glance, IP ratings may appear unremarkable, but understanding them is essential when shopping for bathroom lighting.   Wha...

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RHS Chelsea here we come!

RHS Chelsea here we come!

Join us at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from May 21 to 25, to experience our incredible new stand and brilliant bespoke lighting fixtures… Our first appearance at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is now ...

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Lighting up your garden in Autumn

Lighting up your garden in Autumn

Our Top 3 tips for lighting up your garden  Without lighting, your garden can be a dark, inaccessible area. Autumn is the ideal time to be looking into how you want to light up your garden as the n...

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A Definitive Guide To Bathroom Lighting

A Definitive Guide To Bathroom Lighting

OUR GUIDE TO BATHROOM LIGHTING  There is argument to be made for many rooms in the home being the best; the kitchen, the living area, the bedroom etc. they all have a valid claim of being the best ...

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How light affects your health

How light affects your health

How light affects your health Whether directly or indirectly, light (both natural and artificial) can have an impact on our health. As a supplier of a range of indoor lighting (including table lamp...

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