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How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?
With all the gloomy statistics of the cost of living crisis rearing their ugly heads, it can feel as though a pretty bleak winter is coming… But there are ways to take back control this winter and make simple changes that can significantly reduce your energy bills with our energy-saving tips!
Modern pendant lights.
We love a good pendant at houseof; they solve so many interior design problems and who doesn’t love a problem solver? Not only are they statement pieces, but they provide directional lighting suitable for spaces of all sizes. So let’s marvel at the world of modern pendant lights and how they can improve your space…
How Much Light Do You Need In A Room?
How much light do you need to make everything visible, but not dazzlingly visible, and definitely not too dim, all while remaining energy efficient and cost-effective?
Our favourite architecture in the EU
We just made our deliveries to Sweden a whole lot easier, and to celebrate, we thought we would cast our gaze to the EU and pick out some of our favourite bits of architecture.
How To Plan Your Home Office Lighting
If your productivity has been flagging, you’ve been droopy-eyed at your desk and feeling a little headachey, it’s time to do something about it. Darkness should not (and will not!) dictate the quality of your work. You can solve the issue pretty promptly, we promise, as the solution is simple.
How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps
It’s clear you’ve got to have one (or two, or three), but how exactly do you go about it? What kind of floor lamps are available, where do you put them, both room-wise and position-wise, and what kind of bulb do you need? We’ll be answering all these burning questions below, so you can choose the best floor lamps for your home.
How To Light Up Small Spaces.
There are many tips and tricks to lighting a small space effectively, and we’re here to break them down, one by one.
How To Light A Room With No Windows
You might take your windows for granted, or fail to even notice them, until you’re presented with the task of brightening a windowless room. We’re here to explain how to use artificial lighting to brighten a dark room.
How To Light A Porch.
Porch lighting is oh-so-simple to master, and we’re here to show you how! We’ve put our heads together and gathered our best front porch lighting ideas below, to help you get started, and make your home the brightest on the block.
How To Light Your Bedroom For A Better Night’s Sleep
A lot goes on in the bedroom from day to day, but the main event is the good ole catching of Zs. So, how can you manipulate your bedroom lighting scheme, to keep stimulating lighting to a minimum, and soft, ambient lighting to the max?
How To Light A Room With Floor Lamps
Floor lamps provide the same benefits as overhead lights — all-encompassing illumination, definition, brightness and style. So, why not stick to the standard ceiling light, then?
How to - Garden Glow-Up.
Glow up your garden, terrace or balcony this summer with our new outdoor lighting edit.
How To Plan Staircase Lighting.
Follow these tips for lighting your staircase where we delve into stairs of all shapes and sizes, look at how to plan your lighting as well as highlight our favourite staircase makeovers.
How to - Creative Wall Painting
Colour is a great way to break up a space and create zones for different tasks. You can also use different shapes to help highlight architectural details or statement pieces in your home.