Lighting Guides & News

Buying guides, ideas and how-to videos for LED lighting in kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms, plus news from Sensio. Start here: under cabinet lighting, LED drivers and colour temperature.

Ideas

Kitchen Island Lighting Ideas

Kitchen island lighting ideas that layer pendants, LED strip under the breakfast bar and plinth lights round the base. Plus how high to hang pendants, which light colour to choose and how to contro...

Buying guidesLED strip lights under kitchen wall cabinets

Best LED Strip Lights for a Kitchen: Under Cabinets, Plinths and Cupboards

The best LED strip for each part of the kitchen, from under wall cabinets to plinths and larders, plus which light colour to choose and how to size the driver.

BedroomLED light sensors for kitchens and wardrobes, Sensio video

Which LED light sensor do you need for kitchens and wardrobes?

This 10 minute video shows each Sensio sensor in use, so you can choose the right control for cabinets, drawers, wardrobes and worktops. The Titan+ sensors plug straight into the driver, with no ex...

BathroomTrioTone spotlights in warm, natural and cool white colour temperatures

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.

How-to & videosHow to install under cabinet lights in a kitchen, Sensio video

How do you install under cabinet lights in a kitchen?

Watch how under cabinet lights, leads and a 24V driver come together in a typical kitchen installation, step by step.

Buying guidesLuce TrioTone square stainless steel plinth light

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.

Buying guidesLED under cabinet lighting over a kitchen worktop

How to Choose Under Cabinet Lights: Your Questions Answered

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.

Buying guidesWhy Lighting Should be Part of the Conversation from Day 1

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...

Buying guidesHow to Choose Kitchen Lighting

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...

Buying guidesLight Temperatures for Kitchen Worktops: Matching Materials with Lighting

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 ...

IdeasElevate Your Kitchen Design with Flexible LED Strips: A Guide to Strategic Placement

Elevate Your Kitchen Design with Flexible LED Strips: A Guide to Strategic Placement

In the ever-evolving world of kitchen design, staying ahead of trends is crucial for creating spaces that are both functional and visually appealing. One innovative solution that's making waves is ...

IdeasIntegrated Lighting Solutions by Sensio: Elevating Kitchen Design and Enhancing Woodwork

Integrated Lighting Solutions by Sensio: Elevating Kitchen Design and Enhancing Woodwork

As the hub of modern homes, kitchens demand a design that marries functionality with aesthetic appeal. Integrated lighting solutions have emerged as a pivotal element in achieving this balance, par...

Buying guidesKitchen Lighting

Kitchen Lighting

It is becoming increasingly fashionable to create zones of lighting within a room so it’s not only about considering the function within the kitchen when planning the lighting but the colours and t...