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Inspirational lighting ideas for your home... Welcome to The right lighting scheme is at the heart of every stylish home. Wherever you live and whatever your taste, lighting is one of the simplest and most effective ways to instantly add atmosphere and make your house feel like a home. Lighting technology has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, and LEDs are leading the way in offering on-trend and affordable home illumination. The best choice for quality, longevity and energy saving, they come in a huge range of colours and fittings – so it’s easy to find an LED option that’s right for you. Not sure where to start? StyLED is here to help you make LED lighting choices that will get the best out of your space, whatever your budget. With room-byroom ideas, tips, advice and product recommendations, we hope it inspires you to create your own personal LED look at home. Don’t forget to share your images with us using the #StyLEDlighting hashtag on Pinterest – you could even win £500 to spend at Made.com!
Happy lighting!
Keith Scott, Marketing Director at LED Hut
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FOREWORD
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Getting the lighting right Your ultimate guide to home lighting
StyLED in your home: Tips, ideas & inspiration 6. Kitchen Stylish & practical 8. Living room Cosy & chic 10. Dining room Warm & welcoming 12. Bedroom Relaxed & tranquil
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14. Bathroom Fresh & functional 16. Feature lighting Accentuating & illuminating Need to know: Products, trends & expert advice 18. Product directory The LED lowdown 20. Bulb selector Making the right choice for your home
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WHAT ARE
LEDs?
LEDs – or Light-Emitting Diodes – work differently to other bulbs. Instead of using a filament (like oldfashioned bulbs) or a gas (like typical energy-saving bulbs, or ‘CFLs’), they contain microchips that produce light when an electrical current passes through. This is what makes them the most energy-efficient lighting option available today.
WHY LEDs? LEDs are quickly becoming THE lighting choice for UK homes because they’re: Top quality: LEDs produce the highest levels of light quality and give out all their light instantly at the flick of a switch (unlike other energy-saving bulbs, which take time to warm up) Versatile & stylish: LEDs can be used with any typical light fitting and are available in all variants, so it’s easy to switch on the style in any room Super efficient: Unlike traditional bulbs, which lose most of their energy through heat, LEDs are extremely efficient – using up to 90%1 less energy Long lasting: LEDs last around 25 times longer2 than standard bulbs, making boring bulb changing virtually a thing of the past! Eco friendly: By switching to LEDs, not only will you make staggering savings, you’ll also cut your energy use and carbon footprint
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ABOUT LEDS
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Why is light important? Good lighting can transform a space, create atmosphere, set a mood, direct attention and stir emotion – so it pays to get it right. Most rooms will require a variety of lighting layers to achieve that desired effect: GENERAL LIGHTING: provides overall illumination FEATURE LIGHTING: highlights key focal points and special features TASK LIGHTING: assists with close-up work (e.g. cooking, reading) DECORATIVE LIGHTING: adds the perfect finishing touches
Lighting is a vital tool when it comes to adding style, ambience and functionality to your home, and there’s never been a greater choice available.
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Whether you’re improving or moving, renting or owning, a traditionalist or a fan of all things modern – there’s an LED lighting solution for you. LEDs come in all shapes & sizes – from typical bulbs and spots, to strip lights, exterior lights and decorative ranges. They also come in a variety of colours, from cool white to warm white, daylight or even multi-coloured mood lighting. Whatever you choose, now’s the time to give your home a StyLED makeover.
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IN THE KITCHEN
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THE KITCHEN is the heart of the home: a sociable space for preparing meals, relaxed dining, entertaining friends and spending time with family. Such a versatile and lived-in room calls for a lighting scheme that’s fresh, functional and homely – and with the right attention to detail, it’s easy to achieve just that with LEDs.
Inspired idea Light up dingy drawers and cupboards with intuitive LUMiLife sensor lights. They come on exactly when you need them to, and automatically switch off when you close the door or drawer – so no energy goes to waste.
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TIP Think about what you use your kitchen for – cooking, eating, working, playing, studying, relaxing or all of the above! – and then base the tone of your lighting around that. With LUMiLife, you can choose between natural daylight, welcoming warm white or clean cool white spots for a super-bright, practical and stylish finish.
Featured products: Ceiling spots: LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights; Under-cabinet: LUMiLife LED RGB strip lighting kits; Drawer: LUMiLife LED sensor lights; Hanging crystal light: LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights.
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STYLE STEAL An eye-catching feature light gives your kitchen real character. As well as providing a touch of glamour, crystal fixtures like this one cast pretty reflections around the room – making that allimportant light go even further. Use our bulb selector (p.20) to find the right LEDs to match.
TIP! Create a bright, modern feel with LED strip lighting (available on handy adhesive rolls – just cut down to size to suit your space). Easy to fit and available in a range of colours, LUMiLife strips are great for illuminating work surfaces or as under-cabinet feature lighting. KITCHEN
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IN THE LIVING ROOM Click here to see the living room range
LIVING ROOM LIGHTING is all about creating a relaxed and welcoming space for you, your family and guests to unwind – and with the right products it’s easy for your own personality and style to shine through.
TIP Opting for warm white lighting in the living room will help create a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The living room is also the ideal setting for dimmable LEDs, so you can set the right mood at the touch of a button.
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Trend alert The traditional exposed look is back! Our vintagestyle LUMiLife bulbs feature a visible filament, but are super-efficient and give out bright light instantly – so you get a retro feel in a modern setting.
Featured products: Chandeliers: LUMiLife E14 filament LED candle bulbs; Wall lights: LUMiLife E14 filament LED flame-tipped candle bulbs; Lamps: LUMiLife B22 standard-shape LED bulbs; Fireplace: LUMiLife LED indoor decorative branch lights (brown); Coffee table: LUMiLife real wax LED candles. All bulbs are warm white.
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LIVING ROOM
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TIP! Popping a bundle of LED branch lights in your favourite vase is an affordable way to add some rustic charm.
FINISHING TOUCHES For a quick, easy and seasonal update, go for simple lighting accessories. Real wax LED candles give an ambient glow without the worry of open flames or wax spillages. Try putting a few in an empty fireplace to create a cosy focal point. See more on feature lighting on p. 16. LIVING ROOM
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IN THE DINING ROOM Click here to see the dining room range
THE DINING ROOM is where guests often spend most of their time – so it’s important to make the right impression with an inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re hosting a romantic candle-lit meal, or a big family lunch – the right lighting scheme will help set the mood.
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LIGHT & SHADE Side lamps are a great way to highlight specific areas of your room or eye-catching furniture pieces. Whether you go vintage, modern or glam with your lamp choice – long-lasting LEDs are the perfect accompaniment.
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TIP If your lamp has an exposed bulb, why not show off with LUMiLife vintage-style filament LEDs?
Finishing touches Want to create the perfect dinner party setting, but worried about naked flames and wax spillages? Try our LUMiLife real wax LED candles. The range even includes remote-controlled models – so you can set the mood at a touch of a button. See more on feature lighting on p. 16 Featured products: Ceiling lights: LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights; Crystal hanging light: LUMiLife G9 LED bulbs; Wall lights: LUMiLife G4 LED bulbs; Lamp (left): LUMiLife B22 LED Filament standard shape bulb; Lamp (right): LUMiLife B22 LED golf-ball shape bulb; Table: LUMiLife real wax LED candle (in hurricane). All bulbs are warm white.
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DINING ROOM
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TIP! A hanging light fixture will create a real focal point for any dining room. Whether you have a traditional chandelier or a modern pendant – there’s an LED bulb that will fit the bill – so you can enjoy an ambient glow over your dining space.
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IN THE BEDROOM
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THE BEDROOM is all about comfort – and where better to start than with soft, laid-back lighting? Bedroom lighting is best kept simple, cosy and stylish; here we show you how to get the look with LEDs.
TIP Choose warm white shades and dimmable LEDs in the bedroom to create a relaxed glow that complements any colour scheme.
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Rise and shine Add a dreamy glow in an instant with LED fairy lights. Drape them on the bedstead, or display in a jar to create a simple focal point. Our LUMiLife fairy lights are set on almostinvisible wires – so wherever you put them, it’s their sparkle – not the wires – that shines through. Featured products: Ceiling lights: LUMiLife GU10 COB LED spotlights (left) / LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights (right); Lamps: LUMiLife E14 filament LED candle bulbs; Fairy lights: LUMiLife silver thread LED fairy lights (10m); Cupboard: LUMiLife LED door sensor cupboard light. All bulbs are warm white.
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BEDROOM
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TREND ALERT Glass lamps are a perfect way to show off your bulbs. Inject some personality by picking your favourite from the LUMiLife range – including standard, golf-ball and candle-shaped, or even vintage-style filament LEDs! Use the bulb selector on p. 20 to find the perfect match for your bedside lamps.
TIP! Bored of rummaging through dark and gloomy cupboards? Illuminate your wardrobe with LUMiLife door sensor lights, which switch on and off automatically. These sleek plug and play lights fit neatly in tight spaces and don’t heat up – so they’re safe to use next to your clothes. BEDROOM
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As one of the most frequently used rooms in the home, BATHROOM LIGHTING schemes need to be clean, bright and practical – with extra little touches to help create a softer, more tranquil feel when needed.
IN THE BATHROOM Click here to see the bathroom range
TIP Alcoves and recesses are great for providing extra space for mirrors, shelves and cabinets. Avoid them looking gloomy by adding strategically placed task lighting; wide-beam LUMiLife LED spotlights give an even spread of light in part-enclosed spaces like this.
Finishing touches Relax in a candlelit bubble bath without worrying about open flames, with our range of LUMiLife real wax LED candles. You’ll get the same ambience but without the mess. This hurricanestyle glass tealight gives off a warm, flickering glow. You can even blow it out like a real flame! Featured products: Ceiling lights: LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights (warm white); Recess spots and bath feature lights: LUMiLife MR11 LED spotlights (cool white); Candle: LUMiLife glass LED candle (blow-out feature).
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BATHROOM
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INSPIRED IDEA Low-level lighting works well when you want to switch the main lights off for a softer, dimmer glow. LED spotlights embedded into the side of your bathtub create a relaxing mood at night – particularly in tiled bathrooms, where the light reflects gently off ceramic floors and walls.
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FEATURE LIGHTING
While it’s important to get the general lighting scheme in your home just right, don’t underestimate the power of finishing touches. Whether you’re accentuating key focal points or adding a sense of drama to a space – feature lighting can help create the real magic!
Accent lighting Use lighting to draw attention to significant features around the home. Strip lights will brighten up stairs, cabinets and kitchen work surfaces, whereas wall-mounted fixtures will illuminate your artwork. Recessed lights blend seamlessly into their surroundings and are an excellent way to highlight spaces (e.g. alcoves) as well as prized possessions.
A GUIDING LIGHT Whether you opt for discreet low-level LED spotlights or create a warm glow under each tread with strip lights – you can add a touch of sophistication and safety to your staircase. For added effect, why not light up your banisters too? LUMiLife strips are simple to fit and come in a range of colours (See p.18)
Featured products: Alcove light: LUMiLife MR11 LED spotlights (warm white); Stairs: LUMiLife GU10 LED spotlights (cool white); Outdoor down lights: LUMiLife GU10 spotlights (warm white); Outdoor lantern: LUMiLife E14 LED candle bulbs (warm white); Front door topiary & candle decoration: LUMiLife silver thread LED fairy lights (10m); Table: LUMiLife real wax LED candles
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FEATURE LIGHTING
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Outdoor illumination Create the perfect exterior lighting scheme with stylish and practical LEDs – illuminate paths, doors and decking, spruce up your shrubs, light up your lawn or show off water features. For the full LUMiLife garden range (including solar-powered models) visit: LEDHut.co.uk
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Got a special occasion coming up? Pull out all the stops for guests with a decorative, stylish centrepiece. For a quick and easy way to dress your table to impress – wrap silver thread fairy lights around real wax LED candles.
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PRODUCT DIRECTORY
LUMiLife GU10 spotlight (4.5W)
With so many LED options to choose from, there’s never been a better time to give your home a StyLED makeover. Get inspired here with a selection of our most popular products – and don’t forget you can browse the full range at LEDHut.co.uk/StyLED
LUMiLife splashproof strip light (5m roll)
The perfect long-lasting replacement for a 50W halogen spot, giving out superbright, wide-reaching light • Colour options: Warm white, cool white or daylight (dimmable models available) • As seen in StyLED: Kitchen (p. 6), dining room (p. 10), bedroom (p. 12), bathroom (p. 14) & feature lighting (p. 16) • LUMiLife GU10 options: Wide-beam; directional; remote-controlled
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Ideal for use under kitchen units and cabinets, this LED strip is designed to withstand spillages, steam and cleaning sprays • Colour options: Cool white, warm white or multi-colour • As seen in StyLED: Kitchen (p. 6) • LUMiLife strip options: Splashproof roll; waterproof roll; waterproof strip kit; non-waterproof roll
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LUMiLife E14 filament candle bulb (2W)
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LUMiLife B22 standard-shape bulb (6.2W – high output)
Flame-tipped
Available in a choice of standard or flametipped, these vintage-style candles feature an exposed LED filament • Colour options: Warm white • As seen in StyLED: Living room (p. 8), dining room (p. 10) & bedroom (p. 12) • LUMiLife filament options: Candle, golf ball & standard shapes (choice of fittings)
LUMiLife door sensor cupboard light
Designed for cupboards or wardrobes, this switches on and off automatically as the door opens and closes
Replace your existing energy-guzzling bayonet bulbs with these super-bright LEDs • Colour options: Warm white, cool white or daylight (dimmable models available) • As seen in StyLED: Living room (p. 8), dining room (p. 10) & bedroom (p. 12) • LUMiLife B22 options: Standard, golf ball & candle shapes; filament model
LUMiLife silver thread lights (10m)
For use both indoors and outdoors, these fairy lights are set on thin, malleable wire that doesn’t detract from their glow • Colour options: Warm white
• As seen in StyLED: Kitchen (p.6) & bedroom (p.12)
• As seen in StyLED: Bedroom (p. 12) & feature lighting (p. 16)
• LUMiLife wardrobe & cupboard options: Door sensor light; under-shelf / wardrobe light kit
• LUMiLife fairy lights options: Thread lights; bunch lights; star string lights. In & outdoor options available
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BULB SELECTOR
Feeling inspired to get the StyLED look but not sure which bulbs you need? Our extensive LUMiLife range has something to suit all typical light fittings – in a variety of shapes and sizes – so you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT BULB:
Four simple steps 1. BASE The base (or cap) connects the bulb to your light fitting. There are several different types of base, with screw cap and bayonet being two of the most common. To work out which one you need, simply compare and match the base of your existing bulbs with these diagrams…
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BULB SELECTOR
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2. BRIGHTNESS
3. BEAM ANGLE
Next, decide how bright you want your bulb to be. Brightness is typically measured in lumens, but to keep things simple we’ve given all LUMiLife bulbs one of three fuss-free brightness ratings: standard, bright or extra bright.
A bulb’s beam angle gives you an idea of the light coverage it will provide. Some bulbs give off a softer, wider spread – while others offer a more focused beam, providing a range of lighting effects. For easy reference, all LUMiLife bulbs are labelled either ‘wide’ or ‘narrow’.
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4. COLOUR Finally, decide what colour light you want from your bulb. This depends on the mood you want to create in a room, as well as personal preference. The LUMiLife range comes in a selection of colours – including cosy warm white, crisp cool white and natural daylight. See ‘StyLED in the kitchen’ (p.6) for a comparison of the three.
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