House of Lights

Lighting showroom, Bournemouth and online lighting superstore

Our brief guide to planning your lighting project

We want you to be 100% confident in what you are interested in buying, so we have compiled this short lighting guide to help you understand some important points about different types of lights and lighting.

Our table lamps, which include both contemporary table lamps and traditional table lamps, use tungsten bulbs which are ordered separately from the product itself.

However, our halogen, energy saving and LED bulbs are all included within the purchased light fitting. Halogen light bulbs must be handled with extreme care, using a clean cloth or tissue - not with your bare skin, since any dirt or grease from finger contact can significantly reduce the bulb's lifespan.

If you're building a new home or refurbishing, there are many things to consider. Firstly, with ceiling lighting, make a note of where natural light comes in to play - ceiling lights often count as general illumination rather than highlighting specific areas. Lead crystal chandeliers, glass pendant lights and chrome pendant lights are all examples of this. The same can also be said for wall lights and uplighter wall lights.

For more information on how to plan a lighting project please visit our lighting information page.