Switched On - A Blog from First Choice Lighting

Integrated LED lighting is widely heralded as the future of lighting technology. But what does this really mean? In this post, we’ll be looking at the Astro integrated LED lighting series. And discussing its most notable benefits. From enhanced sustainability to more adaptive designs.

Lighting can make an enormous difference to any room. Influencing how it feels and how it is used. But despite the fact that ceiling lights are almost guaranteed to feature, all too often lighting comes as an afterthought to room design. So, how do you choose the best ceiling lights for your rooms?

The way the interior of your home looks is very much down to your personal preference. You can go for coordinating, contrasting, or a wild eclectic mix. But one of the questions we get commonly asked is whether it’s a good idea to select matching light sets.

Bathroom lighting can be tricky to get right. You want so many different things from it. And it can be difficult to work out exactly what you need to create both the functional environment and the desirable space you wish it to be. Luckily, Nordlux has the knowhow and the products to make your bathroom dream come true!

Now the clocks have gone back, and the nights are truly drawing in, we could all do with a little more light in our homes. And floor lamps present a convenient and versatile option. But floor lamps can be so much more than a practical lighting solution. Choose well, and your lamps will really add to the aesthetics of your home. So, what are the different floor lamp styles?

hen you’re shopping around for lighting, it’s easy to reach the point where everything starts to look a little bit samey. The same materials, the same designs, with just the occasional tweak.

We all know that we should be doing our bit for the environment. But low energy lighting often comes in for a bit of flack. It’s boring to look at, we hear you say! It’s slow to illuminate! And it simply doesn’t suit my style! Well, it’s time to think again.

Ask any interior designer, and they will gush about the potential of table lamps. They can bring character, ambience, style, and of course, lighting to any room. They’re little pockets of happiness and illumination. And right now, glass lamps are the pick of the interior design pops. But how do ...

We’re at that glorious time of year where the evenings seem implausibly long, and those of us who have gardens are spending as much time in them as possible. And it’s at this time of the year that outdoor lighting really comes into its own. But working out where to place outdoor lighting can ...

Ah, the humble bathroom mirror. It’s one of the most used yet overlooked features of any home. Whether for pulling faces or plucking eyebrows, it is used by every single member of your family, multiple times a day. And yet this unsung hero rarely receives much thought. Even in interior design. ...

Outdoor lighting has never been more popular. But finding just the thing to meet your needs can be quite tricky. Do you need solar-powered lights, or do you have an easily accessible source of electricity? Do you have somewhere the lights can sit, or do you need a free-standing unit? And how do you ...

Breakfast bars and kitchen islands have become hugely popular in recent years. Making functional spaces into welcoming home features. But it’s not always easy to achieve the aesthetic you’re looking for. And what many people don’t realise is that lighting holds enormous potential to bring ...

Not so very long ago you’d have been tried for witchcraft if you’d have been seen to ignite a lantern with the touch of your hand. Today, touch lamps are all over the place. From posh hotels to your auntie's guest bedroom. In fact, they’ve become so ubiquitous that we almost take them for ...

The bathroom. It’s one of the most essential rooms in the home. But it’s also one of the most overlooked. The whole family use it multiple times a day, crashing in and out, towels and water everywhere. But there are no rules to say that your bathroom can’t also be a sanctuary. Completely ...

The spring weather may be characteristically ‘playful’, but there is no denying that the worst of winter is behind us. And it won’t be long until we all start to think about spending a little more time outdoors. But with work and family consuming our time, it’s often the evenings when we ...