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How to hang pendant lights at different heights for effect

Make a statement with stylish pendant lights—they are a must for building ambience and creating a focal point in your favourite spaces. The use of pendant lights are not only a want, but a need, ac...

What is the most Bat-Friendly outdoor lighting?

Here at Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard, we are all about sustainable, stylish picks for lighting your space—both inside and outside. But what is the most eco-friendly outdoor lighting? How do you b...

Best Lighting Ideas for kitchens, big and small

(image courtesy of Wren Kitchens) The kitchen is the hub of the modern home – a place to make food and make memories. So it’s little surprise that we want our kitchens to be bright, welcoming, func...

What is IP44 rating for lighting?

BOOST YOUR IP IQ - PART II Next in our new series, ‘Boost your IP IQ’, we’re drilling down on what IP really means, and the ratings which are most suitable for each room in your home. So far we’ve ...

What IP rating is needed in a bathroom?

BOOST YOUR IP IQ: PART III Welcome back to our series ‘Boost your IP IQ’! If you’re undertaking a renovation project or injecting your own style into a new build home, then selecting the right new ...

Is IP44 suitable for a bathroom?

Welcome to our new series, entitled: ‘Boost your IP IQ’! Each week we’ll be answering the Internet’s biggest questions in lighting and IP, aiming to provide all the answers homeowners need to know....

Easy ways to style pendant lighting in your bathroom or bedroom

Fabulous lighting is an absolute must-have when it comes to styling bathrooms and bedrooms, so don’t risk leaving your lighting decisions to the very last minute.   It’s possible to both build a re...

Glass lighting: a clear winner for bathroom and bedroom illumination

Glass lighting has been heralded as one of 2022’s top trends – and for good reason.   Glass lighting is extremely versatile and, especially when in textured or coloured finish, delivers a dynamic y...

Is bamboo lighting really sustainable? Here’s our take…

Bamboo is one of the most hyped eco-friendly materials on the block — you’ll find it in everything from toothbrushes to tableware, and it has made a name for itself as a sustainable swap for interi...

Debunking Bathroom Lighting Myths

For many of us, the internet is the first place we go for advice whenever we’re undertaking a difficult task for the first time. Whether you’re building an extension or fitting a shelf; the interne...