by Rebecca Watt
your standard lightbulb is anything between 40-80 Watts. A standard LED is anything between 2-10 Watts, not to mention the fact that an LED can last up to 75,000 hours (residentially, about 40 years) so you won’t be changing bulbs every few months.
In recent years, the world has come to
realise that everything we do needs to be more energy efficient. By 2018, Halogen bulbs will be banned in the EU, meaning LED is the best way to go. And as we’ve been at the forefront of LED innovation since 1998, Lightmaster is an excellent place to discover this relatively new technology. As lighting design is our speciality, we have
LIGHTMASTER is a consultative lighting design and supply Company for residential historical and commercial projects. We are experts in both natural and artificial light, with specific expertise in LED. We’re split into two different departments - Lightmaster Design for design work and Lightmaster Direct for product supply.
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ur base in the Cotswolds has developed to the South West and London and in the last 5 years we have done projects
as far north as the Isle of Skye, as well as international work in Cyprus, Bermuda and Mustique to name only a few. Over the next few issues, we will show you the do’s and don’ts of lighting for all areas of the home and garden.
An LED is not a lightbulb – it’s a piece of electronics. The
disadvantage of LED lighting also happens to be its advantage. The upfront cost for an LED product tends to be around 50-80% more expensive than your average lamp. However, if you look up,
a separate design team dedicated to creating beautiful and yet functional spaces based entirely on your requirements. Whether your tastes are modern or traditional, the Lightmaster team are able to offer unique lighting ranges from composite, discreet and decorative. We have solutions from the most exciting lighting ranges around the world which can be tailored into stunning lighting designs. See our web site for more ideas.
As soon as you start planning your new
build/extension/renovation, you should contact a lighting designer to make sure that every lighting need is met – even the ones you didn’t know you needed.
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