Lighting Advice

Read our Buying Guides, Features and Lighting News articles below. Our team take the time to pick our recommended lights for different applications, debunk lighting myths, and share the latest news that impacts our business and the lighting industry.

Five bright gift ideas for teachers

Buying an end of term ‘thank you’ gift for your child’s teacher is never easy. Whilst on the one hand you don’t want to add to the growing pile of

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Speed of light explained in-depth

The speed of light is one of the most important measurements used by scientists today. Although most of us will have been taught about it at school, it is frequently

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How Light Works: The Ultimate Guide

When you’re starting to choose lighting for your home, it can be tough to know where to begin, even if you’re certain of the style you’re looking to create in

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Light Fittings Types – Traditional Light Bulbs

When we think of a light bulb, we used to refer to an incandescent or tungsten filament lamp with a round sphere at one end or a candle lamp that

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Driveway Lighting Tips For Hospitality Venues

A well-lit driveway can make guests feel truly welcome and safe as they arrive at your premises. As well as its practical benefits, lighting also has the ability to completely

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Planning Office Lighting and How to Make Yours More Productive

The correct office lighting is a key component to creating bright and efficient workspaces. Get it right and things like work fatigue will be reduced while the performance and well-being

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IP44 lighting for outdoors – our top 10

When it comes to outdoor lighting IP44 is the minimum requirement. We take a look at the pick of the bunch from each section of outdoor lighting

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Celebrating 25 years of Lyco Group

This year, we’re celebrating the 25th birthday of Lyco Group. Today we thought we’d take a look back at Lyco Group’s transformation over the past 25 years, and remember some

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Buying Guides – Outdoor Lighting

The outdoor lighting guide provides you with information on what to consider when deciding on an effective outdoor lighting scheme that meets your requirements.

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Colour temperature & rendering explained

The terms colour temperature and colour rendering are common within the lighting world. We explain exactly how these terms affect your choices.

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Top 10 New Kitchen Lighting Solutions

Looking to improve the lighting in your kitchen? We take a look at the top 10 new kitchen lights that will both improve the look and increase efficiency.

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Dusk To Dawn Lights – More Than Just Lighting

Lighting up your premises and adding peace of mind are only two of the many benefits Dusk To Dawn lights do more than just light up your premises at night.

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