This website displays approximately 5000 different products that can be used to enhance your living space, there is an extensive choice of Lighting products from some of the most respected manufacturers in the United Kingdom. The Online Catalogue is broadly divided into 4 sections as follows:
Decorative Lighting Suites.
This section contains our extensive selection of lighting suites, they are arranged into subsections based on the colour of the metal work and then into named groups showing all the matching products in that particular design, such as wall lights and flush fitments.
Interior Lighting Other Products
This section contains all of other indoor lighting products, such as Spotlights, Wall Lights, Hall Lanterns, Bathroom Lighting, Fibre Optics,Downlights, Picture lights and Floor and Table Lamps.
Exterior Lighting Products
An extensive range of Outdoor Lighting products, including Coach and Carriage style Lanterns and Columns, LED Lightings, Solar Lighting, Brick Lights, Decking Kits, Bollards and Wall Lights.
Switches and Sockets
A selection of Modern metal plate wiring accessories. Products include Circular, Oval, Wavy and traditional Square formats, In all there are approaching 4000 variations of product type, finish and design.
A beginners guide to some of the terms we use to describe or products in the online lighting store:
Measurements:
Height
Where this term is used in our catalogue descriptions for light fittings
the measurement is for the main body of the fitting and does not include
the chain or ceiling plate. Most suspended pendant lighting of would be
supplied with approximately 600mm of chain (Very large fittings would typically
have 1000mm or so). This would need to be allowed for when making your selection.
Chain links are 25mm – 40mm and can be removed to reduce the overall
suspension length.
Drop
Where this is quoted the measurement does include the body of the fitting
and all chain and ceiling plates.
Projection
Used to describe how far a wall bracket or Semi-flush fitting stands off
the wall or ceiling.
Lamp Types:
GLS or General Lighting Service Lamp.
The standard, common all garden household lamp available in a range of wattages
that we all know and love. Dimmable with standard dimmers.
Halogen Lamp
A lamp that burns at a higher temperature to produce a much brighter cleaner
light output, available in 12v or 240v and wattages from 5w – 1000w
or more. Recessed down lights, floodlights and many modern interior lighting
products may use this type of lamp. With the exception of very low wattage
12 V lamps there should be no problem using a dimmer to operate light fittings
which utilise this type of lamp.
Compact Fluorescent
A small fluorescent lamp that is often used as low energy alternative to
incandescent lighting. The lamp life is about ten times longer than incandescent
lamps and is 4 – 5 times brighter for the stated power rating. This
type of lamp is not dimmable.
LED
Light emitting diode. Characterised by low power consumption, low light
levels and very long lifetimes of up to 100,000 hrs. They are not really
suitable for use as the main light source in any room due to low output
levels. They are often used as Accent or Feature lighting indoors, and for
decking lights and other exterior lighting products.
Lamp Caps:
SES or Small Edison Screw
A lamp with a 14mm threaded base, most commonly found on candle lamps.
BC or Bayonet Cap.
A lamp with a 22mm base and two short pins protruding from the side, the
familiar household lamp which requires push and turn to insert.
ES or Edison Screw
A lamp with a larger 27mm threaded base most often used in exterior lighting
and floor lamps.
SBC or Small Bayonet Cap.
A small version of the BC lamp with a 15mm cap most commonly used on candle
lamps.
G4 G9 G5.3 GU10
A term used to describe the type of the pins on a Halogen Capsule and Spotlight
Lamps. G4 and G5.3 are usually 12v Lamps. G9 and GU10 are mains voltage
230v. Avoid light fittings with G4 12v Lamps if you want to use a dimmer
as they require special dimmers and are prone to buzzing.
R7S
The term used to describe the ends of a linear tungsten halogen lamp such
as you would use in a security flood light.
Fitting Types
Recessed
Requires mounting into a hole cut into a ceiling or wall, once installed
only a small part of the fitting and the light source is visible. View
Example
Pendant Fitting
Any light fitting suspended from a ceiling either by chain or cable View
Example
Chandelier
WIKIPEDIA DEFINITION: A chandelier is a ceiling-mounted fixture with two
or more arms bearing lights. Modern chandeliers are often very ornate, containing
dozens of lamps and complex arrays of glass shapes to illuminate the room
in many intricate patterns. View
Example
Flush
Any enclosed light fitting that sits directly on a surface but is not suspended.
View Example
Semi Flush
Any light fitting that mounts directly on a surface but stands off it by
a fixed distance View Example
Bollard
A short outdoor post with a light source mounted in it. View
Example
Lantern
A pendant style fitting with an outer frame and glass panels, often open
at the bottom. View Example
Glossary of Common Terms
Accent Lighting
Localized and directional lighting used to highlight, focus attention or dramatize a room or outdoor space. As part of a decorating scheme, it is used to spotlight paintings, houseplants and other possessions, or to highlight the texture of a wall, drapery or outside landscaping. Accent lighting requires at least three times as much light on the focal point as the general lighting around it.
Ambient Lighting
Lighting used to provide a basic level of illumination to a room. In its
most basic form a light bulb in the centre of a room provides Ambient lighting.
Antique Finish
A technique applied to a material, usually metal to darken its appearance
and simulate ageing. Most commonly used to darken brass to produce antique
brass light fittings.
Average Rated Life
The number of hours required for half of a large group of lamps to fail
or burn out. A standard light bulb may have a rated life of 1000hrs. At
that time the manufacturer would expect half of the group to have failed.
Ballast
Electrical or electronic component required for fluorescent other discharge
lamps. Ballasts provide higher voltages to start the lamp and then limit
the current for continuing operation. One of the most energy efficient
Banker Lamp
A desk or table lamp, usually in a traditional style, that has a rectangular
cased glass or metal shade. So-called because they were common fixtures
in banks in the first half of the 20th century. View Example
Base
The end of the lamp that inserts into a lamp socket. The end or ends of
a lamp that makes electrical and mounting connections.
Beveled Glass
Clear glass, often with a high lead content, with edges that are cut on
an angle to add depth and glitter.
Blown Glass
Hand blown glass is created by artisans who blow air into a molten balloon
of glass. The artisan’s skill determines the shape and texture of
the finished piece.
Bobesche
The saucer at the base of a candle originally designed to catch the molten
wax drippings of the candle. Used on chandeliers, sconces, etc.
Bollards
Lights mounted on short, heavy piers or posts. They are used mostly for larger residences and campus settings. View Example
Bound Glass
Glass elements held together by metal strips, typically brass or copper;
includes Leaded Glass, which has a heavier look.
Brass
An alloy of zinc and copper, brass forms and polishes easily. Solid brass
means the fixture is made entirely of brass, rather than a brass-plated
material.
Bronze
Harder than brass, bronze is used for its durability, especially in high-grade
outdoor lighting.
Brushed Finish
Satin or lightly textured finish, usually on metal, produced by brushing
with a wire wheel or buffing with a fine abrasive.
Bulb
The everyday term for an incandescent lamp. Also refers to the outer glass
envelope of the lamp. Can also buy these in a garden centre!
Chandeliers
General lighting fixtures that can provide sparkle and style to rooms and
entryways. They are also used in bedrooms, foyers, over a living room furniture
grouping, or over a piano. Some are designed with downlights or use shades
to provide task lighting for homework, reading or cooking. Chandeliers are
available in both incandescent and tungsten-halogen models. The addition
of a dimmer control allows you to alter the intensity of the light to suit
your mood or time of day. View Example
Chrome
Chrome takes a high, lustrous finish. A softly brushed chrome finish simulates
stainless steel, but without the durability and depth.
Contemporary Style
Lighting derived from the industrial styling of Modernism, blending function
and form. Brushed metal surfaces, the use of plastic materials, sleek, streamlined
forms, and geometrically shaped glass shades and bowls predominate. View
Example
Crystal Glass
Fine quality transparent glass. May be used in table lamps, chandeliers
and floor lamps in a variety of styles and cuts. See also Lead Crystal.
Decorative Fixtures
Decorative fixtures help establish the tone and style of a room. Decorative
fixtures are meant to be seen, which means their brightness should be kept
low enough to avoid glare.
Dichroic Coating
Film that reflects visible light and transmits infrared light. Reflector
lamps with dichroic coatings, such as most MR16s provide a cooler beam because
most of the heat goes out the back. Dichroic PAR lamps are often called
“cool beam.”
Die Casting
Casting in a reusable mold (the die). Die-casting are generally precisely
manufactured parts requiring a high initial investment in the die.
Diffuser
Light control device that spreads light by scattering it. Opal glass and
plastic, etched glass, fabric and paper shades act as diffusers.
Dimmer
Control that varies the output of the light source by reducing the voltage
or current to the lamp. It is important to match the dimmer to the lighting
load to avoid over heating. Using a dimmer does not reduce the amount of
energy you are using as the excess power is burnt off as heat in the dimmer
unit.
Direct Lighting
Lighting that casts all, or at least 90%, of its light downward. The term
can also refer to the distribution of light or the fixtures that produce
this type of lighting. With intense beams, direct lighting is very dramatic,
rendering forms and textures well. Typical fixtures include recessed lights,
track lights, some pendant lights and task lights.
Direct-Indirect Lighting
Light comes from up and down. This light is well balanced and pleasing.
Light that is predominately direct is also called”semi-direct.”
Typical fixtures include most pendant lights, wall brackets and wall valances.
Uses include task/ambient lighting over tables and in hallways.
Downlights
Downlights usually refer to recessed downlights. However, some designers
use the term to describe any fixture aiming straight down.
Etched Glass
Glass treated by an acid bath, producing a satiny, diffused surface or design.
Eyeball
A recessed, adjustable accent light that protrudes slightly below the ceiling.
View Example
Facet
Side of a prism, seen most often in crystal glass chandeliers and other
wall fixtures.
Faux Stone
Plaster and other material can be molded and textured or finished to look
like real stone. Genuine stone is usually too heavy for the body of a light
fixture, but is popular for the bases of portable lamps, where weight is
an advantage.
General Lighting
Also known as ambient lighting, general lighting provides an area with overall,
non-specific illumination. General lighting radiates a comfortable level
of brightness, enabling one to see and walk about safely. It can be accomplished
with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, recessed or track lighting
or with outdoor fixtures. A basic form of lighting that replaces sunlight,
general lighting is fundamental to lighting a home.
General Diffuse Lighting
General illumination from light cast evenly in all directions. Typical fixtures
include pendant globes, chandeliers, and some table lamps.
Glare
Bright lighting that causes discomfort and impairs good visibility. Possible
causes may be light sources that are too bright for the application, or
fixtures that may not conceal bulbs sufficiently, among many others.
GLS Lamps
The most common incandescent household lamp; a standard general service
lamp.
Grazing Light
Directional light at an acute angle, which emphasized texture. The sources
of grazing light must be close to the surface. See also Wall Grazing.
Halogen Lamp
Incandescent lamp with halogen gas fill and a quartz glass capsule. The
quartz capsule requires a separate glass shield or enclosure. Due to the
halogen cycle, halogen lamps operate at higher internal temperatures, producing
more lumens per watt and brighter light than ordinary incandescent; lamp
life is also extended. types.
Incandescence
Light produced by heating material so it glows. Incandescent filament lamps,
candle flames and glowing coals are all examples.
Incandescent Lamp
Produces light with a wire filament, which creates light as it is heated
by electric current.
Indirect Lighting
Lighting that directs all or most light upward for ambient or general illumination;
comfortable illumination with few shadows. Typical fixtures include uplight
cans, fluorescent lighting aimed up, track lights aimed up and torchieres.
Iron
A strong metal, iron imparts a natural quality to a lighting fixture. Wrought
Iron is heated and hammered into shape, and can be formed into pleasingly
fluid forms.
Lacquer
Clear coating that protects metal fixtures from rusting or tarnishing. May
be tinted in various colors by adding colored dye.
Lanterns
Unlike chandeliers which are oriented radially, lanterns hang vertically,
often with several tiers. Modern pendant lanterns use hanging glass panels
or glass rods, often with beveled edges to reflect the light. View
Example
Lead Crystal
Fine quality glass having a high content of lead oxide typically 24% or
more..
Leaded Glass
Small pieces of glass joined at the edges with metal, traditionally lead.
Low Voltage Fixtures
Recessed track, task, decorative or landscape fixtures for low voltage lamps.
A transformer is required for these fixtures and may by integrated, local
or remote.
Low Voltage Housing
Recessed housing with an integral, or occasionally, remote transformer.
Low Voltage Lamps
Incandescent lamps that operate at 6, 12 or 24 volts. Low voltage lamps
require a step-down transformer to reduce the voltage from the normal household
120 volts.
Low Voltage Lighting System
A type of lighting that operates on 12-volt current rather than the standard
230 volts. Power is supplied by a transformer, which is itself connected
to 120-volt power.
Lumens
The amount of light that a bulb produces. Unit of output; technically “Luminous
flux.
Machine Blown Glass
Glass shaped by mechanically forcing air into molten glass so that it takes
the shape of a mold.
Matte Finish
Lamp or fixture surface finish producing a diffuse, lightly textured dull
reflection.
Motion Detector or PIR
Control that uses passive infrared or ultrasonic detection to sense whether
someone is present or not, and to turn a light on or off appropriately
Nominal Watts
The power rating of lamps, as published by lamp manufacturers.
Opal Glass
Milky, translucent glass produced by adding ingredients to clear glass.
Used for diffusing light.
Outdoor Lighting
Any hard wired, low-voltage or solar powered lighting system that is used
in an exterior space. Outdoor lighting can enhance the beauty of your home,
making it safer and more secure. Outdoor lighting typically is an investment
that pays off in the value it adds to a home.
Over Voltage
Incandescent lamps experience shortened lamp life when operated above their
rated voltage.
Pavers
Pavers are luminous elements mounted in the ground of a patio or pathway.
They act like lighted paving stones, marking a path. Some pavers are designed
to replace individual bricks, others are imbedded in concrete. View
Example
Pendant Lights
Pendants can provide both general and task lighting. With shades or globes
to avoid glare, they can be suspended from the ceiling over dinette table,
kitchen counters or work areas. When used over end or night tables they
free up space normally occupied by table lamps. The addition of a dimmer
control allows you to alter the intensity of the light to suit your mood
or time of day. View Example
Pendant Mounted
Pendant mount on a chain, stem, cable or wire, and hang down into space.
The word also refers to a style of hanging fixture with a single, central
luminous element (like a cone, globe or dish), distinguished from a chandelier,
which typically has several arms or luminous elements.
Photocell
Light-sensitive device used to operate fixtures according to available daylight.
They are used in solar lighting and to turn outdoor or security lights on
and off at dusk and dawn.
Post-Top Lighting
Outdoor fixtures used to mark the entrance to a property, define a driveway
or light a garden pathway. View Example
Quartz Lamp
Or quartz halogen. Term derives from the quartz glass that encloses the
filament and halogen gas. Quartz glass can withstand the high pressure of
the halogen lamp, but it transmits more UV radiation than ordinary hard
glass. Touching the quartz glass with bare hands leaves an oily residue
that greatly reduces lamp life.
Quad-Tube Lamp
Single-ended compact fluorescent lamp consisting of two twin tubes on a
single base.
Quartz Lamp
Or quartz halogen. Term derives from the quartz glass that encloses the
filament and halogen gas. Quartz glass can withstand the high pressure of
the halogen lamp, but it transmits more UV radiation than ordinary hard
glass. Touching the quartz glass with bare hands leaves an oily residue
that greatly reduces lamp life.
Rated Lamp Life
The point in hours where 50% of a lamp type initially started will still
be functioning.
Recessed Fixture
A fixture mounted in the ceiling. With downlights, only the aperture and
trim are visible from below. With fluorescent troffers and luminous ceilings,
only the light shield is visible. Recessed fixtures provide direct downlighting
and are highly effective used as wall washers, to accent painting, or to
highlight architectural or home décor points of interest.
Recessed Lighting
Recessed Lighting is installed above the ceiling. Only the aperture or opening
of the light shows. Recessed downlights are the most popular form of architectural
lighting fixture because they blend into almost any décor and provide
a range of lighting effects. View Example
Reflector Lamps
A light source of incandescent, compact fluorescent or HID source with a
built in reflecting surface, usually a silver or aluminum coating on the
bulb.
Rotary Dimmers
A dimming control that provides full-range, manual control of a light source.
Some are equipped with a push-button operation that allows you to turn the
light on and off and return to the previous lighting level.
Satin Finish
Slightly textured or brushed surface having a fine grain that reflects light
with some diffusion.
Sconce
Wall bracket fixture derived from the form of a candelabra, often with exposed
or decorative light sources.
Silhouetting
Accent lighting technique that creates a dramatic outline by back lighting.
Also used in landscape lighting.
Slide Dimmers
Slide dimmers operate via a slide toggle, providing a full-range of manual
dimming control. Found mostly on Floor Lamps..
Soffit
In architecture, the underside of an overhead component, such as an arch,
cornice, beam or balcony. Often used to describe an area of the ceiling
that drops below the primary surface.
Solid Brass
Fixture or parts made entirely of brass, not plated or simulated. Solid
brass parts are “solid brass”, not “solid parts.”
Often they are hollow castings or tubing. The best quality light fittings
are made of solid brass. Brass is not magnetic.
Spinning
The process of shaping a disk of metal by rotating it on a lathe and pushing
it with a forming tool. View Example
Spot Lamp
Reflectorized lamp with a narrow light distribution.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel resists corrosion and has a rich, deep luster. It is particularly
used in bathroom and kitchen settings for a clean, contemporary look and
exterior fittings for corrosion resistance. View Example
Stamping
Inexpensive way to form sheet metal by hitting it with a die.
Step Lights
Step Lights are recessed into walls and stairs so they illuminate the treads
of stairs or pathways. An eye shield is often used to block direct view
of the light source. View Example
Strass
Crystal of the ultimate chemical purity, saturated with more than 30% lead
oxide, cut and polished with ultimate precision by a machine. This is the
finest crystal available and also the most expensive.
Surface Mounted
Surface-mounted fixtures are also know as ceiling mounted fixtures. They
attach directly or close to the ceiling. The light distribution is often
semi-direct or general diffuse.
Swing Arm
A table or wall mounted lamp that uses a moveable horizontal arm, allowing
it to be positioned any number of ways. View Example
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Task Lighting
Lighting directed to a specific area or surface that provides illumination
for visual tasks, such as reading, sewing or cooking. It can be provided
by recessed and track lighting, portable lighting or pendant lamps. Task
lighting should be free of distracting glare and should be bright enough
to prevent eyestrain. View Example
Tiffany Lighting
Based on original designs by American Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany lighting
relies on cut stained glass and ornately detailed bases, often in bronze.
Tiffany was heavily influenced by Japanese art forms in which nature was
front and center. View Example
Transformer
A device used to raise (step up) or lower (step down) the electric voltage.
For example, many halogen ceiling fixtures require a transformer, most commonly
hidden in the wall during installation, to function properly. Step down
transformers reduce household voltage (230 volts) to low voltage 12v used
in accent and landscape lighting. Larger transformers reduce high voltage
used for efficient power distribution to safe and flexible household voltage.
Input voltage is on the primary tap; output voltage on the secondary tap.
Tungsten-Halogen Lamp
A gas filled tungsten incandescent lamp containing a certain amount of halogens
that intensifies the light source. More commonly referred to as “Halogen”
lighting.
Utility Lighting
Commonly refers to ceiling and wall fixture lighting that is plain and durable.
Utility fixtures usually feature plastic lenses and diffusers instead of
glass. The housing may also be of molded plastic.
Valance Lighting
A fixture installed behind a horizontal shielding over a window or along
a wall. Light is distributed up and down, usually from a fluorescent source.
Vanity Lights
Fixture used at a mirror or over a vanity bathroom mirror. Ideally a long,
well diffused light source.
Victorian Style
A style derived from the late 19th century British period. Typical of Victorian
lighting details are candelabras with decorative ornaments, colored glass
lanterns, fixtures with brass and cut glass, and dangling crystal fringes.
Wall Bracket
Fixture designed to be mounted on a vertical surface, including sconces,
urns and valances.
Wall Lighting
Lighting directed on a wall or vertical surface to emphasize that plane,
enhance the surface texture, or bounce light back into the room. Increasing
wall brightness generally makes a room seem more spacious.
Wall Washing
A lighting technique in which a wall is washed with light. It can be achieved
using recessed spotlights ,wall mounted uplighters or downlights
Wrought Iron
Soft iron that is hammered and bent into decorative shapes. View
Example
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