Skylights and roof lanterns
Skylights generally allow much more light into a room than windows do, thanks to their access to direct sunlight.
A decent skylight offers a...
Windows and daylight
The most common and essential form of daylighting in almost all homes, windows play a very big part in lighting design.
According to the Building...
Daylighting requirements
The number of windows in your home and where you put them is restricted by rules designed to ensure a minimum amount of daylight...
Daylighting options
Daylight is a crucial part of any lighting design, and when used properly can help save you money and cut the size of your...
Lighting maintenance
There's not a whole lot to maintaining lighting, but a little effort once in a while can make a pretty significant difference. Learn more...
Light emitting diode (LED) light globes
LED globes, or 'solid state lighting' is fast becoming the lighting of choice thanks to its amazing efficiency and long life.
Some LED globes can...
Light globe types
Different types of globes offer different advantages in different situations. Choosing the wrong type can easily cost you much more in the long run.
The...
Types of lighting
Lighting a home well involves choosing the right lights for different purposes - and making the most of available light from elsewhere (e.g. daylight)....
Garage lighting
Garage and workshop lighting needs to be bright and functional - not just for safety, but also for security.
Good lighting makes a big difference...
Security lighting
Lighting plays an important role in most home security systems, and is a relatively cheap and effective deterrent.
Floodlights with sensors are a simple and...