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What lighting is good for studying?
When it comes to studying it is extremely important that the area in which you do it is comfortable and well lit.
The most common way to light up a study area is is with some simple desk or table lamps. Here at Clanrye Lighting we have a wide selection of lamps that could fill out your study area in the perfect way. It doesn’t fully matter on what style your study area is. Whether is it a more executive style, retro or modern we have it all in our showroom.
Clanrye Lighting has been open from March 1989 meaning we have seen style and trend changes over all those years however style is a subjective matter so not everyone needs / wants the same style. We have lamps which are luxurious style with crystal or simplistic modern lamps with less clutter. Why not call in and chat to our expert team about some of our lights catered for studying areas!
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What lighting is best for kitchens?
When choosing what lighting is best suited for your kitchen there are multiple factors to consider and in this post we will go over the mains things to look at.
- Size of Kitchen
- Style of Cabinets & Appliances
Lets take one of these points at a time and go over what we need to look out for:
– Size of Kitchen
Click Here for our Online Stores Kitchen Light Selection The size of your kitchen will play a massive factor when selecting what lighting would be best for your kitchen. Larger kitchens will not only require lights that give off a larger amount of light but also will the amount of lights that will be needed with the completely opposite being true for small kitchens.
Here at Clanrye Lighting we are able to do lighting plans for your kitchen for the best configuration of amount and style possible. Small kitchens will require a more cosy and warmer style whereas larger kitchens can use much larger fittings and could be the focal point of your kitchens styling!- Style of Cabinets & Appliances
Style is a subjective matter meaning that just because you have a dark interior style that all your lighting styles have to be dark. Contrast can be very good to bring out the parts that you want to stand out the most. Dark style interiors could benefit from brighter styles or ever metalic colours such as copper and the rooms will look more alive, same in reverse could be said about lighter styling. It is always going to be about what you think suits and shows your home how you want it. Get in touch with us and we will be able to show you the best possible combinations in our opinion!
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Lighting in Interior Design
When it comes to interior design, lighting is one of the most important aspects when designing your home. At Clanrye Lighting we have every style imaginable to be able to help you choose just the exact lighting to suit your design needs!
Whether you like modern, vintage, retro, shabby, minimalistic or anything in between choosing the right lighting in your home is one of the most important steps to consider. Interior Design is an art in itself and it is always going to be down to personal preference what you match with what.
There are no set rules to be followed and as mentioned it will be personal preference, whether it is contrasting styles to bring each other out like Modern & Gothic or just sticking to one for a more simplistic design.“The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what’s in or what’s out. This is not an easy job.”
Albert HadleyOur Showroom is organised by colour / style so that you can find what you need easy. Want crystal, we have you covered. Prefer a darker style, that is also available. Why not call in and speak to our sales team who could do a lighting plan for you. Being able to see before you purchase is important and we have what you need!
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What Lighting Is Best For Bathrooms?
When it comes to lighting up your bathroom there many ways to do it, but what is the best for bathrooms?
What makes a light a bathroom light?
IP Rating stands for Ingress Protection which is one of the key points you must look out for when choosing your bathroom light. Below diagram shows the different lighting zones and the recommended IP Rating for each of the zones.
Zone 0 – Would be items inside the bath of shower itself. Any fitting that is used in this zone must be low voltage and be rated at least IP67 which is total immersion proof.
Zone 1 – This area is usually situated above the bath or shower to a height of 2.25m from the floor. This zone minimum required IP Rating is IP45 but the general consensus is that IP65 is most suitable for this zone.
Zone 2 – This is an area stretching 0.6m outside the perimeter of the bath and to a height of 2.25m from the floor. In this zone an IP rating of at least IP44 is required. In addition it is good practice to consider the area around a wash basin, within a 60cm radius of any tap to be considered as zone 2.
Outside Zones – are anywhere outside zones 0,1 and 2 (subject to specific limits) and where no water jet is likely to be used. There are no special IP requirements in this zone, however we suggest that you consider a light with an IP rating of at least IP20+.
What are the main styles for bathroom lights? Bathroom Wall Lights – Wall lights in the bathroom are the sure way to ensure you add a bit of flare and style to your bathroom. These are more common with larger bathrooms and are commonly placed above the sink in the bathroom.
Bathroom Mirror Lights – Having a light above the mirror, around the mirror or even just a mirror that lights up is great to ensure that your style and functional needs for lighting within the bathroom are met.
Bathroom Ceiling Lights – This is the most common and simple way to light your bathroom, there are plenty of styles to choose from to find out what works best for your home!Here at Clanrye Lighting we have plenty of styles to choose from to suit any needs. Come in and chat to one of our sales team to see how we can help you light your bathroom!
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How Lighting Affects Mood
We are sure that anyone reading this post has heard of the term “Mood Lighting” at some stage in their lives but we want to make sure that everyone knows that it is not some gimmick and that lighting can have a massive affect on your mood. So how does lighting affect mood?
Simple Example of Mood Lighting Mood lighting creates an atmosphere within a room in your home. Mood lighting is often soft lighting that breaks up the light cast by more practical task lighting. It sits with task lighting and convenience lighting to help make up your complete lighting plan.
RGB Spectrum With different colours representing different moods it is very simple to create the atmosphere for the mood that you are in or for a mood that you are trying to go for! RGB Lights are a simple and cost effective way to give your home the mood lighting treatment and stay on top of the modern trends that could be relevant. Here at Clanrye Lighting we are able to create lighting plans for your home along with supplying everything you might need for mood lighting or any other lighting needs!
Clanrye Electrical Supplies LED Strip Range Whether it is colour changing bulbs, led strips or colour changing panels that is a sure way to ensure that you can achieve the affect that you desire completely seamlessly whether it is hidden and out of sight until you need it or being the forefront of your home. Come check out Clanrye Lighting and Clanrye Electrical Supplies trade counter for a consultation and maybe getting yourself some lights from us and take control of your mood!
