Colour Temperature Explained: Warm White vs Cool White (with Chart)
What colour temperature means, how 2700K, 3000K, 4000K and 5000K compare, and which white light suits each room, with a simple chart.
Plinth Lights: A Guide to Kitchen Plinth and Kickboard Lighting
How to choose plinth lights for kitchen and utility units: plinth spotlights or LED strip, light colour, drivers, sensors and bathroom use, with answers to the questions we are asked most.
How to Choose an LED Bathroom Mirror
Front, back or edge-lit, what size to choose, what IP44 and bathroom zones mean, and the features worth paying for in an LED bathroom mirror.
What Is an LED Driver? How to Choose the Right 24V Driver
What an LED driver does, why Sensio uses 24V, and how to choose the right one by pin type, wattage, control and location, with the Titan range explained.
Under Cabinet Lighting: A Guide to Lights Under Kitchen Cupboards
How to choose lights for under kitchen cupboards: spotlights or strip lights, colour temperature, drivers, dimming and sensor control, with answers to the questions we are asked most.
CRI Explained: A Guide to Colour Rendering Index in LED Lighting
You have probably walked into a showroom, a restaurant or a high-end retail space and thought it felt premium without quite knowing why. Chances are, the lighting was doing a lot of the heavy lifti...
Why Lighting Should be Part of the Conversation from Day 1
In hospitality design, lighting is often one of the last elements to be finalised. But experienced architects and designers know that lighting should be part of the conversation from the very start...
Advantages of Lithium-Ion Battery Mirror Technology
When selecting illuminated bathroom mirrors, understanding the difference between AA battery and lithium-ion battery technology is essential.
How to Choose Kitchen Lighting
Lighting plays a vital role in how a kitchen looks, feels and functions. The right lighting design enhances usability, highlights key features and helps create the perfect atmosphere for every occa...
Elevate Your Bathroom with Smart Technology
The rise of smart home technology has revolutionised how we interact with our living spaces. As our homes evolve into intelligent hubs, the bathroom, once a purely functional space, has become a fo...
Light Temperatures for Kitchen Worktops: Matching Materials with Lighting
Lighting is an essential element in kitchen design, and its importance extends beyond mere illumination. The colour temperature of your lights, measured in Kelvin (K), can significantly impact how ...
Choosing the Perfect Mirror Size for Your Client's Basin: A Guide for Designers
Selecting the ideal mirror size for a bathroom basin is a critical element in creating a cohesive and functional bathroom design. As a designer, you understand the importance of every detail, and t...
Everything You Need to Know About Bathroom Ventilation
Bathrooms are notorious for being humid places causing damp and black mould, which can be difficult to deal with. The key to preventing this is through proper ventilation in your bathroom and throu...