It has to be said that, when it comes to choosing a desk lamp, halogen lighting is truly fit for purpose. Having made such a bold statement, it also has to be said that, whilst halogen lamps do indeed have many advantages, this form of illumination is surrounded by many myths, which this article aims to dispel. The first thing we must do is clear up a common misunderstanding - just… Continue reading this article..

Shower lights are the new bathroom lighting must have; you'll have to read on to find out about the purple rain.   In the meantime, here's a question for you: when you designed your bathroom did you think about shower illumination?  If you're like most people, the answer will be a bemused but emphatic 'no.' The thing is, you need light to shower by, just as much as you need it… Continue reading this article..

If you suffer from low light levels in your bathroom, help is at hand in the form of illuminated bathroom mirrors;  all that leaning over the wash basin and squinting as you try to get your mascara in the right place can now be relegated to the past. With modern homes getting smaller, many bathrooms now get little natural light; in fact, some bathrooms don't get any daylight at all.  Something… Continue reading this article..

Despite the continued popularity of recessed lighting for bathrooms, they don't give enough clarity around the mirror area, which, let's face it, is probably the most important part of the room; add mirror lights, though, and you'll have all the clarity you need. Your bathroom is the place where you put on your public face and prepare to launch yourself onto the world.  For women this generally means, at the very… Continue reading this article..

When you buy a bathroom shaver light you're getting more for your money - not just extra and more efficient bathroom lighting but somewhere to plug your razor as well! As with all bathroom light fittings, shaver lights are assigned an IP rating.  Electrical regulations divide the bathroom into a series of zones and these zones correlate to the IP ratings.  It is vital, therefore, that before you go to purchase… Continue reading this article..

Remodelling your bathroom can be as simple or as complicated as you make it; you'd be amazed at the difference simply installing a new ceiling light will make. Mind you, with the choice currently on offer, installing the light may well turn out to be easier than choosing it! Continue reading this article..

Bathroom lighting has some interesting challenges, it needs to be bright enough to show you in the best light first thing in the morning making grooming a simple task. But bathroom lighting also needs to be soft enough to let you relax in a bath at the end of the day. Continue reading this article..

If, like most people, your bathroom is simply a 'pit-stop' room at either end of your day, you're missing a trick or two. Simply by paying attention to the way you illuminate what is possibly the smallest room in your home can make an enormous difference to the way you feel about it. Continue reading this article..

So, what's so special about desk lamps; after all, a lamp's a lamp, right? Wrong. Just because it's called a desk lamp, doesn't mean it has to be used to illuminate your paperwork - although, of course, it will do so wonderfully. Continue reading this article..

Whilst halogen lamps come with many advantages over traditional light bulbs, there are also some disadvantages, which mean they are not the best choice for every lighting application. If you are considering buying a halogen desk lamp, this article will help you make the final decision. Continue reading this article..