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Booking a table at your favourite restaurant is something a lot of us love to do. Its a time to catch up, enjoy some delicious food, wind down and relax.      The minute you walk through the door you immediately feel the ambience - The mood, temperature, music, decor, lighting - The atmosphere as a whole.  Lighting can effect our mood, which is why it is so important to select the correct product for the success of your restaurant, it’s well worth spending the time to get it right -  You will undoubtedly want to give off a warm,...

What is the difference between 12 & 24 volt LED strip? This article will explain the fundamental differences between 12 & 24 volt LED strip and which one may be preferable for your application. LED strip part number used in this example: LS12HB-120 & LS24HB-120. (120 LEDS per metre)  1. Cut points: The cut points on 12 volt LED strip (all depending on the spec) are usually but not always, less spaced apart, meaning more accuracy in made to measure lengths.   Example of a 12 volt LED strip below with cut points every - 25mm     Example of a...

How to fit the diffuser into aluminium profile:   Our aluminium profiles come as a standard two metre length, complete with opal diffuser, a set of end caps & clips to mount them.   Fitting the diffuser can be a tricky task but it needn't be, follow our step by step instructions below for a smooth installation. 1.  Begin at the top of the channel & click the diffuser into place.  2.  Gradually click top to bottom until the entire diffuser is installed. 

LED strip lighting within the office at home or work.                  The office We spend a lot of time in our offices.  The design, environment, furniture and lighting have an enormous effect on productivity which in turn has an effect on how we feel.    This is a place of work & study a time for concentration and creativity, we need to feel energised and comfortable.    The lighting we choose here will differ to how we illuminate our homes.  Lighting is altered in respect of brightness and tones (kelvin temperatures).     Home office   Let's get the balance...

Choosing the right LED strip. Lighting for hallways, reception entrances and evening lighting.  We believe that the most important part of designing a room is the lighting!  We would say that right? being LED strip lighting specialists... but make no mistake, this is accurate - with the power to greatly affect the mood and ambience of a room, lighting itself and the colour you choose really is an important element to consider when designing lighting space within the home or working environment.    It can be tricky when deciding on the most cost effective and appropriate type of lighting for your project -...