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Travelling in LED

sarah.stewart — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 09:45:01 +0000

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Transport probably isn’t lighting. However, as in all things, lighting does play a big role in how we get from...

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Top Ten Tips for Restaurant Lighting

sarah.stewart — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:45:26 +0000

You’ve got your menu ready, every table is styled to the last detail, and you are finally ready to live your dream about owning a restaurant. Except there’s one, tiny problem. No...

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A Look Back at the History of LEDs

sarah.stewart — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:45:29 +0000

As you might have guessed, us here at LampShopOnline are a little bit in love with LEDs, as is the rest of the lighting world! Although they are often attributed...

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Light and Sleep

sarah.stewart — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 09:45:21 +0000

So we’ve told you how to help your fish drift off to dreamland, and the affect light can have, but do you know about how light is affecting your sleep?...

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5 Golden Rules for Lighting High Ceilings

sarah.stewart — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:45:53 +0000

Most people long for a house with high ceilings. Not only are they great spaces to design, which can be effortlessly elegant, their height also suggests freedom, miles away from...

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Earth Hour 2016

sarah.stewart — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:45:54 +0000

So, another year has passed and it’s once again time for Earth Hour! This is the 10th event and so promises to be extra special, and is the perfect opportunity...

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Light Painting Brightens Art World

sarah.stewart — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 09:45:34 +0000

It looks easy. You switch out the lights, squiggle a few lines, and there’s your painting, right? Anyone could do it. While technically yes, anyone can have a go, including...

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How to Light a Space Station

sarah.stewart — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 09:45:12 +0000

You’ve heard it all before: LEDs are more efficient, long lasting, lighter and more durable than their predecessors. But for all the benefits they have down here on Earth, up in...

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LampShopOnline now recognised as Google Certified Shop

sarah.stewart — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:58:38 +0000

LampShopOnline, which offers quality lighting from a wide range of manufacturers, was recently selected to join the Google Certified Shops programme. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a...

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A Rough Guide to Leisure Centre Lighting

sarah.stewart — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 09:45:24 +0000

As the new year starts, many people make that fateful resolution to go to the gym more. But one thing that we’re interested in is the resolution to make the...

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New Year! New Lights?

sarah.stewart — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:45:01 +0000

Happy 2016! So it’s a brand new year and we thought what better way to celebrate than with some new lights, specifically lighting projects for your home this year: 1) Porch/...

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The 12 Days of Lightmas

sarah.stewart — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:45:43 +0000

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me…. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me… On the third day of...

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The 12 Rules of Christmas Lighting

sarah.stewart — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 09:45:53 +0000

So it is only 11 days till Christmas= Yay! And you haven’t put your lights up yet= …Not so yay. With everything else going on, like buying presents, wrestling wrapping...

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In the Event of an Emergency…

sarah.stewart — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:45:29 +0000

Emergency lighting can suffer from a ‘Fit-and-Forget’ mentality, which can cause serious and dangerous problems later on. By ensuring that all the emergency lights and light systems are fully operational,...

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Lighting for Reptiles

sarah.stewart — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:45:27 +0000

Reptiles can be amazing pets but because of their exotic nature, they need to have carefully planned out lighting in order to thrive. A combination of both light and heat...

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How to make a Room Bigger using Clever Lighting

sarah.stewart — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 09:45:26 +0000

Some of us enjoy having a small, cosy feel in our home. However if all your rooms are small and cosy, they might start to feel cramped and claustrophobic instead. If you find...

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Diwali: The Festival of Lights

sarah.stewart — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 09:45:56 +0000

Diwali, or Deepawali, is a Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. Sometimes called the ‘Festival of Lights’, the word Diwali literally translates as ‘rows of lighted lamps’,...

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8 DIY Bonfire Lights

sarah.stewart — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:45:48 +0000

So Bonfire Night is once again here and we can’t wait for fireworks, bonfires and lots of delicious food. The thing we’re most excited for? The amazing lights of course! Lights...

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Light Pollution: Seeing the Stars vs Seeing the City

sarah.stewart — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 09:45:21 +0000

Seeing the stars at night is exciting whatever age you are. Stunning photos showing the vast galaxy around us are shared and favourited constantly, with many people adding comments like...

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Leeds Lighting: Shopping Centres

sarah.stewart — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 09:45:52 +0000

Leeds city centre certainly does not have a shortage of shops or shopping centres at the moment. From ‘Thornton’s Arcade’ which has been around since 1878, to the new Victoria...

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