Downlights Direct Lighting Advice & News

  1. How Bright Are LED Bulbs?

    How Bright Are LED Bulbs?
    There are a few things that you need to consider when looking for LED lightning since there are some misconceptions about this technology. Commonly it is assumed that LED bulbs are brighter than conventional lightning and this is partly the case. More importantly, LED technology is as bright as traditional lightning at a lower power requirement.
  2. LED Flood Lights V Halogen Floodlights

    LED Flood Lights V Halogen Floodlights
    Floodlights are broad-beamed, high-density artificial lights. This type of lighting is often used to illuminate areas such as stadiums, arenas and theatre settings. In this article, we'll look at the best type of floodlight for your property; Halogen or LED.
  3. LED Spot Lights- An Overview

    LED Spot Lights- An Overview
    LED spot lights have revolutionized the way we light our homes and offices in the last few years. LED stands for light emitting diode and the lamps they are assembled into have proved themselves as a great replacement for incandescent and fluorescent lamps.
  4. Lighting Projects In Your Garden This Easter

    Lighting Projects In Your Garden This Easter
    The Easter break is the perfect time to tackle your garden, and what better way to update your outdoor spaces for the warmer season than to take on an exciting lighting project.
  5. Landscape Lighting for Your Property

    Landscape Lighting for Your Property
    Landscape lighting is the terminology used for the outdoor illumination of gardens, estates and parks, to create a safe and beautiful environment for anybody to enjoy at any time.
  6. Light Up Your Life With Our Made-To-Measure LED Strip Lighting

    Light Up Your Life With Our Made-To-Measure LED Strip Lighting
    The big benefit of Downlights Directs' unique, LED strip lighting is that it is easy to install and can be fitted to almost any surface, meaningyou can design and install your own lighting setup to your exact specification. You can create anything from a relaxing warm white lighting effect to colour changing strip allowing you to select the colour you want, when you want it, all at the touch of a button.
  7. What Are The Main Features Of Varlight Dimmer Switches?

    What Are The Main Features Of Varlight Dimmer Switches?
    Varilight dimmer switches have an industry wide reputation for being exceptional products. They deliver high-quality performance, have a long-life and are innovative. All Varilight dimmer switches are sold at extremely competitive prices. Read more here
  8. Trailing edge Or Leading Edge Dimmer Switch For LED Downlights?

    Trailing edge Or Leading Edge Dimmer Switch For LED Downlights?
    One of the advantages of fitting LED downlights is that you can fit LED dimmer switches in order to adjust the amount of light in a room. Dimming lights are both practical and attractive as they can improve the look of a room by giving it a stylish ambient glow as well as being adjustable to suit different situations. But which type of dimmer switch should you choose? This blog post explains more.
  9. Benefits Of JCC Lighting

    Benefits Of JCC Lighting
    JCC Lighting is a market leader in the lighting field. With over 20 years of experience you can be sure of the high quality of their products along with excellent customer service and cutting edge design. Having risen from the humble beginnings of a small family firm to a worldwide company, JCC sources, designs and manufactures top quality lighting suited to both commercial and domestic premises. So what makes JCC Lighting stand apart from its competitors?
  10. Integrated LED Downlights vs Retrofit LED Downlights

    Integrated LED Downlights vs Retrofit LED Downlights
    With the advancement of LED technology in lighting fixtures, there are currently two types of LED downlight available on the market; Integrated and Retrofit LED downlights. This blog post aims to explore the pros and cons of each.