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.

Plug and Play lighting – the ideal outdoor lighting solution

Plug and Play lighting is ideal for the outdoor areas of any kind of premises and doesnt require an electrician to fit it!

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Power Factor: Avoiding the surcharge

Is your business being hit by a power factor surcharge? We take a look at what power factor is, how it is calculated and what you can do to avoid

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Ways of lighting your patio

Good patio lighting makes a property more inviting and improves your entertainment options. We look at the best ways to bring your patio to life.

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Lighting your picture properly

Lighting your pictures properly comes down to the size of picture light and its colour temperature. We take a look at how best to show your artwork

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Light switches – a choice of style and function

Looking for some light switches but not sure where to start? Let us shed some light on the types available, their uses and also some useful things to bear in

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American Diner Lights Showcase

American diner lights are an increasingly popular style of fitting. We take a look at the range in more depth...

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Decking Lights – adding that extra class

Decking lights are one of the most visually appealing and cost-effective ways to finish off any outside space or decked area. We take a deeper look at your options.

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Simple guide to converting your lighting to LED

Converting your lighting to LED is simple. Our step by step LED conversion guide will help you understand the process and answers those essential questions.

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Adding helpful energy labelling information, the EU way…

At Lyco we are committed to providing customers with all the information they need. With that in mind we are adding EU energy labelling to domestic fittings

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Touch lamps – how they work & where they shine

Offering real convenience, touch lamps take illuminating a room to another level. We look at how they work and where they work best!

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What is a squirrel cage bulb?

Ever wondered what a squirrel cage bulb is? We explain exactly what they are, where they can be used and how to achieve the best results from one.

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Top 10 Conservatory lights

Conservatory lighting offers a unique set of challenges due to what the room is predominantly made of. We take a look at ten ideal lighting solutions.

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