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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

Bathroom Lighting Ideas: Creating the Perfect Glow

Bathroom Lighting Ideas: Creating the Perfect Glow

Good bathroom lighting has three layers: ambient (general room light), task (mirror lighting for grooming), and atmosphere (plinth, panel, and cove lighting). Most bathrooms get the first layer right. The...

Slat Wall Lighting: How to Get the Look

Slat Wall Lighting: How to Get the Look

Slat wall panels have become one of the defining interior details of the last couple of years — timber or MDF fins running horizontally or vertically, creating a rhythmic, textural...

COB LED Strips: The Game Changer for Seamless Interiors

COB LED Strips: The Game Changer for Seamless Interiors

In a standard SMD strip, individual LED chips are spaced at regular intervals along the strip. Each chip is a discrete point of light, and even with a diffuser fitted,...