Home Lighting & Design

Renovating the kitchen in a rental property can be one of the most worthwhile improvements a landlord makes. A well-planned kitchen can make a property more attractive to prospective tenants, improve everyday usability and help reduce the likelihood of maintenance problems caused by an ageing installation. But a successful kitchen renovation is about more than

For landlords, the period between one tenancy ending and another beginning is often the best opportunity to improve a property. There is no need to coordinate access around tenants, rooms can be worked on more freely, and different trades can complete jobs without disrupting someone’s daily routine. If you are already planning to refurbish or

Kitchen downlights should be positioned according to the worktops, cabinets, island and activity areas, not simply arranged in an evenly spaced ceiling grid. The aim is to direct light where it is needed while preventing people from casting shadows over the surfaces they are using. The exact layout will depend on the kitchen design, ceiling

There is no single light fitting that is best for every kitchen extension. For most homes, the best result comes from combining three independently controlled layers: ambient lighting for the whole room, task lighting over worktops and islands, and accent lighting that adds warmth and character. The right combination will depend on the kitchen layout,