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  1. Colour Temperature & CRI: A Home Lighting Guide

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 23, 2025

    Chapters

    1. Introduction
    2. What is Colour Temperature?
    3. Recommended Colour Temperatures by Room
    4. What is CRI (Colour Rendering Index)?
    5. Tips for Choosing the Right Bulb
    6. LED Technology: More Choice Than Ever
    7. Need Help Choosing Home Lighting?
    8. Talk to a Lighting Expert

    How Colour Temperature and CRI Shape Your Home Environment

    When choosing lighting for your home, brightness isn’t the only factor that matters. The colour temperature and CRI (Colour Rendering Index) of your bulbs can significantly impact the ambience of your home and the appearance of your spaces.

    In this guide, we’ll explain what colour temperature and CRI mean, how they impact your home, and how to choose the right lighting for each room—whether you're redecorating a bedroom, updating a kitchen, or simply replacing old bulbs.

    Use our free energy calculator to see how much you could by switching to LED

    What is Colour Temperature?

    Colour temperature refers to how ‘warm’ or ‘cool’ the light from a bulb appears. It’s measured in Kelvins

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  2. Home Lighting DIY Lighting Projects

    How to Choose the Right Lighting for Every Room in Your Home

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 11, 2025

    Table of Contents:

    Introduction: A modern guide to energy-efficient, stylish lighting in the home

    Room-by-room guide

    Domestic Lighting Accessories

    How to Layer Lighting in the Home

    Smart Controls & Energy Efficiency

    Conclusion

    A modern guide to energy-efficient, stylish lighting in the home

    Lighting isn’t just about visibility—it’s about atmosphere, function, and making your home work better for your lifestyle. Whether you're cooking in the kitchen, winding down in the bedroom, or giving your garage a much-needed upgrade, the right lighting transforms every space. But with so many options out there, where do you start?

    In this guide, we’ll walk you through choosing the right light for each room of your home. We’ll highlight smart, stylish, and practical products—like the Sensio LED strip, perfect for layered accent lighting, and the Knightsbridge SpektroLED Evo

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  3. Home Lighting Energy-Efficient Lighting

    The Complete Guide to Home Garage Lighting

    Andrew Mutepfa - June 27, 2025
    Upgrade Your Garage Lighting
    Easy ways to transform your garage with LED lighting

    Table of Contents

    1. Why Garage Lighting Matters

    2. Choosing the Right Lighting for Your Garage

    3. Garage Lighting Types Explained
       3.1 Garage Bulkhead Lights
       3.2 Garage Batten Lights
       3.3 Garage Floodlights
       3.4 LED Tubes for Garages
       3.5 LED Panels
       3.6 PIR Sensors and Motion Control

    4. How to Upgrade Your Garage Lighting in 5 Steps

    5. Popular Garage Lighting Features to Look For

    6. Best Lights for Common Garage Types

    7. Need Help Choosing?

    The Complete Guide to Garage Lighting: Best Fixtures for Function, Style & Safety

    Garage lighting is often overlooked, but a well-lit garage transforms how you use your space, whether it’s parking, DIY projects, or setting up a home gym. Lightsave Home's guide walks you through the best lighting options for every type of garage setup, from durable bulkhead fittings to motion-sensing floodlights.

    Why Garage Lighting Matters

    Garages are some of the most versatile yet poorly lit areas

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  4. Bedroom Lighting

    Transformative Bedroom Lighting Ideas

    Andrew Mutepfa - May 06, 2025

    A Guide to Transforming Your Bedroom with Perfect Lighting

    Chapters

    Introduction

    Your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep; it’s your sanctuary, a retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The right lighting can elevate this space, making it more comfortable, functional, and stylish. Whether you’re looking to create a cosy reading nook, a relaxing ambience, or a bright space for getting ready in the morning, lighting plays a crucial role. Let’s dive into how you can use lighting and a few clever electrical upgrades to transform your bedroom completely.

    The Basics of Bedroom Lighting: Layering Light

    Good bedroom lighting isn’t about a single light fixture; it’s about layering.

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  5. Home Lighting Energy-Saving Tips

    Top 10 Energy-Saving Lighting Tips for Your Home

    Andrew Mutepfa - October 22, 2024

    Chapters

    Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions for Your Home

    With energy bills on the rise once again, many households are looking for practical ways to cut down on their electricity consumption. The good news is you don’t have to make drastic lifestyle changes to see significant savings. Simply adjusting your home’s lighting setup can make a big difference. Lighting accounts for a large portion of a home’s electricity usage, but by switching to more efficient options and using smarter technology, you can lower both your energy use and your monthly bills.

    At Lightsave Home, we offer a wide range of energy-saving

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  6. Best Lighting Fixtures Upgrading Lighting Systems

    Comparing LED, CFL, and Incandescent Bulbs: Which is Best?

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 30, 2024

    Comparing LED, CFL, and Incandescent Bulbs: Which is Best?

    Chapters

    1. Introduction

    2. Understanding the Basics of Light Bulb Types

    • Incandescent Bulbs
    • Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
    • Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS)

    3. Comparing the Costs

    • Upfront Costs
    • Operating Costs
    • Total Cost of Ownership

    4. Environmental Impact

    • Energy Consumption
    • Disposal and Toxicity

    5. Light Quality and Performance

    • Colour Temperature
    • Brightness and Dimming

    6. Conclusion: Which Bulb is Best?

    Introduction

    When it comes to choosing the right light bulbs for your home or business, understanding the differences between LED, CFL, and incandescent bulbs is crucial. Each type of bulb offers distinct advantages and disadvantages, impacting energy efficiency, longevity, cost, and light quality. The right choice can not only enhance the ambience of your space but also lead to significant savings on your energy bills and reduce your environmental footprint.

    Incandescent bulbs have been the traditional choice for decades, known for

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  7. Eco-Friendly Lighting Sustainable Lighting

    The Environmental Impact of LED Lighting: A Sustainable Choice

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 17, 2024

    Understanding the Benefits of LED Lighting

    In today’s world, where sustainability and energy efficiency are paramount, LED lighting has emerged as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship. At Lightsave, we take pride in offering an extensive range of LED lighting solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. As the UK's largest independent retailer of LED lighting, our commitment to promoting sustainable lighting is unwavering. In this blog, we will delve into the environmental impact of LED lighting and why it stands out as a sustainable choice. We will also highlight our energy-saving surveys and showcase some of the prominent LED conversion projects we've undertaken for leading hospitality groups.

    What

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  8. Installation Guides Maintenance Tips

    Understanding Lumens: A Simple Guide to Light Output

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 10, 2024

    Demystifying Lumens: A Beginner's Handbook to Illumination Levels

    When shopping for lighting solutions, you've likely encountered the term "lumens." But what exactly are lumens, and why do they matter? At Lightsave Home, we're committed to helping you make informed decisions about your lighting needs. This guide will demystify lumens and explain their importance in evaluating light output.

    What Are Lumens?

    Lumens (lm) measure the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. Unlike watts, which measure energy consumption, lumens tell you how bright a light bulb or fixture will be. The higher the lumen count, the brighter the light.

    Why Lumens Matter

    Understanding lumens is crucial for selecting the right lighting for your space. Whether you're illuminating a cosy living room or a functional workspace, knowing the lumen output helps you achieve the desired brightness and ambience.

    Lumens vs. Watts

    Traditionally, we measured light bulbs by watts, assuming higher wattage meant brighter

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  9. Lighting Technology Installation Guides

    Wattage and Brightness

    Andrew Mutepfa - March 01, 2021

    Wattage is often confused with brightness. With traditional lightbulbs, we relied on wattage to indicate brightness. However, with LEDs, wattage does not measure brightness, but it does measure power consumption. LED bulbs emit the same amount of light as traditional light bulbs but at a lower wattage. When selecting LED bulbs, look at light output, which is measured in lumens – it’s indicated on the packaging. For your convenience, the equivalent wattage of traditional bulbs is also shown, because many consumers are still familiar with this – but you need to disregard it in terms of the brightness of the product. As a guideline, a 35W conventional will have an output of 280-300lm and a 50W will be 380-400lm.

    Please see chart below for a basic guide fo choosing the right LED bulb to replace your existing bulb type.

    Wattage Lumens

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  10. Commercial Lighting Customer Reviews

    5 reason to choose lightsave

    Andrew Mutepfa - March 01, 2021

    • Next Day Delivery

      Spend just £150 (ex VAT) and subject to availability, your order will be delivered the very next working day (Mon-Fri) across the UK mainland.

      We operate a fully computerised stock management system throughout our warehouse. Place your order any weekday before 4 pm and within minutes the order will be in our warehouse being picked, packed and made ready for dispatch. Our carriers collect at the end of the day so within a short time of placing your order it could be on its way to you.

    • Unrivalled Customer Service

      We are proud of the service we provide to our Customers. We have won numerous awards and invite customers to leave comments after every order placed. These are shown on the website without editing. We consistently receive over 90% satisfaction.

      In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your order please contact us within 14 days of receipt. Our Customer Services team are always on hand to assist you with any queries you may have – simply call 0118 950 7125

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