Downlights Direct Lighting Advice & News

  1. So What's (not 'Watts') a Lumen?

    So What's (not 'Watts') a Lumen?
    Purchasing lightbulbs has become slightly more confusing with the advent of energy saving LED bulbs. They have their merits in the sense that they last longer and they keep more money in our pockets, but the problem arises when one goes to purchase one of these gems of the cost-effective lighting revolution.
  2. Our Recommended LED Wall Lights

    Our Recommended LED Wall Lights
    Wall lights can form a key part of any domestic or commercial lighting installation and can provide a great level of background lighting ambiance. There are many variations of wall lights available from a variety of leading brands. Our range includes some of the market leaders including Ansell, Philips, Astro lighting, LEDS C4, Collingwood and EcoLED.
  3. Chic Ceiling Lights from Downlights Direct

    Chic Ceiling Lights from Downlights Direct
    At DownlightsDirect.co.uk, we are thrilled to bring you an extensive range of stylish ceiling lights for your perusal. With so many designs to choose from, we are sure that you will find the perfect solution for your home. Our range includes everything from modern ceiling lights to traditional designs, so you can be rest assured that your dream ceiling lights are just a couple of clicks away.
  4. Spotlights Versus Downlights - What's The Difference?

    Spotlights Versus Downlights - What's The Difference?
    Consumers often get mixed up with spotlights and downlights, let me explain the difference. A spotlight is a surface mounted light fitted that either has a single, double, tripe or quad spots. They are frequently used in kitchens but are also used in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.
  5. What are Wi-Fi LED Bulbs?

    What are Wi-Fi LED Bulbs?
    Create a unique ambiance instantly with a superior range of Wi-Fi colour changing LED bulbs. Here at Downlights Direct, we stock everything you need to change the colour of your lighting at the touch of a button. So whether you’re looking for LED colour changing bulbs or a controller, we have all of this and more.
  6. Lamp Types - From Incandescent to OLED

    Lamp Types - From Incandescent to OLED
    Here at downlights direct you will find we stock many different types of lamps and light bulbs. Each lamp has its own purpose, cost and energy usage. Please read below to understand more about the most common and more popular types used to date.
  7. LED Drivers - Constant Voltage or Constant Current?

    LED Drivers - Constant Voltage or Constant Current?
    There are two main types of LED drivers (also known as LED power supply); constant voltage (CV) and constant current (CC).
  8. Why are LED Bulbs So Expensive?

    Why are LED Bulbs So Expensive?
    It’s long been established that LED bulbs last longer than normal bulbs and it’s also known that they’re more expensive. But why is that? What is it that makes the price so high? Mostly it’s down to materials and manufacturing methods.
  9. Your Guide To Garden Lights

    Your Guide To Garden Lights
    There are a number of reasons for having outdoor garden lighting and they include security, general safety and creating ambience. This also means that the style of garden light you purchase will be heavily dependent on the intended purpose, as well as your overall budget.
  10. 5 Places You Can Install LED Strip Lights

    5 Places You Can Install LED Strip Lights
    LED strip lights are a part of this product line and offer some interesting lighting options. Here are five ideas as to how to use them.