Lighting guides, ideas & inspiration

Lighting guides, ideas & inspiration

Buying guides, step-by-step installation how-tos, room inspiration and technical advice — written by our lighting specialists.

Room Inspiration

Kitchen LED Lighting Ideas

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

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Bathroom LED lighting ideas

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

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Living room LED lighting ideas

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

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Buyer Guides

The complete guide to LED strip lights

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

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LED strip IP ratings explained

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

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What LED driver do i need?

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

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COB vs SMD LED strips

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

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Aluminium LED profiles: a complete guide

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

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How-to guides

How to install LED strip lights

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

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How to install an LED profile

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

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How to install LED strips in a kitchen

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

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How to install LED strips in a bathroom

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

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How to cut and join LED strip lights

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

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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. Fully flexible, durable,...

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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...

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What Is Voltage Drop and How to Avoid It

What Is Voltage Drop and How to Avoid It

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

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