can light help you feel better?
Can Light Help You Feel Better? The short answer is, Yes. But let’s dive in a bit deeper. It is a truth universally acknowledged that light properties and levels affect us as humans. And you’d probably be surprised at just how much! In lower, warmer lighting, we ready for sleep and our bodies relax more; in […]
a green light for climate-friendly lighting design
How are we achieving Climate-Friendly Lighting Design? The circular economy aims to minimise waste and maximise the lifespan and utility of products by keeping materials and resources in use for as long as possible through strategies like recycling, refurbishing, remanufacturing, and reusing. In the context of lighting, we support the circular economy in several ways…
do you need a lighting designer?
You’re probably interested in lighting design if you’re reading this. However, you may never have used a lighting designer / lighting consultant or know the way a lighting designer works. Read on to find out what you need to know…to make the most of this essential service on your home renovation project. Involve your lighting […]
great on a moodboard… not so much in reality
We’ve all seen it – spaces that look stunning in photos or moodboards, only to feel off in reality. The difference between looking good and working well is great lighting design. A lighting designer solves lighting problems, and a great lighting plan integrates function into the design, rather than tacking it on afterwards. Instagrammable interiors often inspire, but not all trends […]
eco lighting conditions for planning
Where bats are suspected as being present in the area you have selected for development, building or landscaping work, you should seek ecological advice in advance of any lighting design or fixing of any scheme layout. Even if you are not in an AONB (Area of Natural Beauty) or designated Dark Skies area, it is […]
lighting your outdoor spaces
We know it’s Autumn at Light My Space when we see a big increase in requests for garden and landscape lighting. Landscape lighting can enhance the ambience of your exterior spaces as much as the planting, ornaments and water features. There are countless lighting options available to create different effects depending on what you want […]
zoom in on lighting yourself
It doesn’t take too much effort to put across a good, clear image in a Zoom call, video or Facebook Live, even with the kind of standard webcam technology that comes on your average laptop or tablet. Just like our eyes, cameras need light to render a good image. When there’s not enough light, too […]
lighting for community spaces
Does your village or parish hall need some lighting love? This year, we’ve had more clients than ever looking to inject some personality, warmth and controllability into these much loved and much used community spaces. Community venues come in all shapes, sizes and architectural styles, so the lighting needs to be adaptable. This means using […]
smart lighting gets affordable
When the first UK lockdown began in Spring 2020, millions of people switched their company offices for home offices. This shone a spotlight on home office lighting with one of the most important aspects being the ability to switch lighting from work to home mode. We are often asked about lighting control systems and a […]
dimming lights may cost MORE
An easy test to see if you’re wasting power is by touch. If your dimmer feels warm/hot after a few minutes of being on, it may not be saving you money… And, like anything in your home, if the dimmer switches aren’t functioning properly it can be annoying or even concerning. Installing dimmer switches is […]