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Room Inspiration

Kitchen LED Lighting Ideas

Under-cabinet, ceiling coves, plinth lighting — layered schemes that transform the space.

Bathroom LED lighting ideas

Mirror surrounds, plinth lighting, bath panels and shower niches — with IP guidance.

Living room LED lighting ideas

Ceiling coves, TV backlighting, feature walls, slat panels and staircase lighting.

Buyer Guides

The complete guide to LED strip lights

Types, voltages, IP ratings, colour temperatures — everything to make the right choice.

LED strip IP ratings explained

IP20, IP44, IP65, IP67 — which rating you need for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor use.

What LED driver do i need?

How to size a driver correctly, the CORE range, and when to choose dimmable.

COB vs SMD LED strips

The key differences and how to choose the right technology for your project.

Aluminium LED profiles: a complete guide

Recessed, surface mount and corner profiles — types, diffusers and installation.

How-to guides

How to install LED strip lights

Plan your run, cut to length, connect to a driver, mount and test.

How to install an LED profile

Cutting, mounting, fitting the strip, diffuser and end caps.

How to install LED strips in a kitchen

Under-cabinet, ceiling cove and plinth — with IP guidance near water.

How to install LED strips in a bathroom

Zones, IP ratings, mirror lighting, plinth lighting and shower niches.

How to cut and join LED strip lights

Where to cut, connectors, joining clips and mistakes to avoid.

From the blog

LED Neon Flex: A Guide to Using FLOW in Your Home

LED Neon Flex: A Guide to Using FLOW in Your Home

LED neon flex is a silicone-encased LED strip that produces a continuous, diffused glow similar to traditional neon tube lighting — without the fragility, heat, or noise. It's fully flexible,...

12V vs 24V LED Strips: Which Should You Choose?

12V vs 24V LED Strips: Which Should You Choose?

Both systems run on DC power from a driver or power supply. The operating voltage affects how efficiently current flows through the strip and how well it performs over longer...

What Is Voltage Drop and How to Avoid It

What Is Voltage Drop and How to Avoid It

As current flows through an LED strip, the copper traces carrying it have resistance. That resistance causes a small voltage drop for every metre of strip. Over short runs it's...