Designer Bathroom Lights

March 6th, 2011

If you want to add life to your bathroom, all you need to do is select the right type of bathroom lights. Contemporary designer bathroom lighting is an excellent choice as it will not only illuminate your bathroom but enhance the aesthetic appeal.

Regular lighting is practical and useful but designer bathroom lighting will give you more than just functionality. In today’s world bathrooms are made as aesthetically as the other rooms in the house. It is a place where you spend time everyday to freshen up. If your bathroom has many decorative items, then good lighting to highlight these accessories becomes an important aspect of interior designing.

Before selecting any type of décor for your bathroom, you must keep in mind the following things –space, light and ventilation. There are a number of options available in the market for you to make sure you choose the most appropriate lighting to suit your own and individual style.

To create an interesting mood you can go for LED as backspace. It has become very popular because of the modern appearance it gives. It is not very expensive and is highly advised by interior designers. Some of the other alternatives of designer bathroom lights are vertical lights, wall scones, glass shaded fixtures, and overhead lights. Vertical lights are generally fitted on either side of the mirror. Overhead lighting can be used if your bathroom does not facilitate the installation of side lighting. Wall sconces or vanity lights compliment the classic pedestals and also add to the aesthetics of your bathroom. A large variety of wall sconces is available in the market and they also come in various materials like wood, metal, brass, chrome and several other.

When it comes to creating for a unique look for your bathroom using classy lighting, the sky is literally the limit. You can run a quick search on the net and also chat with designers who will suggest some unique ideas about how to design your bathroom. You can get a variety of bathroom lights on the net, most available to buy. They come in various designs, styles and prices. The price of the designer bathroom lighting also varies thus you should look for the one which actually suits your décor and the one which best compliments your style.

So go ahead and search for a new set of designer bathroom lights that helps to create a unique look for your bathroom.

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Elstead Lighting

March 2nd, 2011

The lighting industry has very few brands that have made a serious name for themselves as most find that it is a very difficult market to penetrate. Elstead lighting, on the other hand, is one of the few lighting manufactures who have and now asserted themselves as one of Europe’s leading brands. In the past few years they have designed and developed some of the best selling lighting products in the industry.

Elstead Lighting was first introduced into the UK’s market back in the early 1960s. However, studies show that the origin of this giant dates back to the year 1686 from a small village in Surrey called Elstead. Since then, Elstead Lighting have mastered manufacturing lights of various kinds, turning it into an art form.

One of the companies most renowned attributes is their speciality in designing and manufacturing handmade crafts. Most other leading lighting bands concentrate solely the mass production element of their operations, which is why it is such a rarity to see handmade products such as those developed by Elstead. Hence, a lot of Elstead products have a very traditional style; being that they originate from the UK, a lot of those have a colonial and vintage influence.

It is not only styling that distinguishes Elstead products from competition but quality as well. The company ensure a much superior quality product as they have finer attention to detail and better standards. Whether you are looking for a classic, vintage or contemporary design, you will find that each have a finer finish and superior workmanship. Their bamboo Double Wall Light is a typical example of their hard work and dedication as it is truly an excellent piece.

The company have now adapted to today’s current technology and production methods to keep up with rising demand and use particular machines and robots to help with the workload. However, the key Elstead design element and styling is still incorporated into every design making it unique.

Lighting products manufactured by Elstead are available in most parts of the world now with the help of the internet. So if you want your home to look absolutely elegant with the help of the right lighting products, there is no better choice than Elstead Lighting.

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Lights for Designer Kitchens

February 28th, 2011

The kitchen is obviously one of the most important areas in your home. It is the place from where meals are prepared and a lot of happy moments are spent and shared with family members. This is why many of us like our kitchen to be appropriately decorated with attractive designer kitchen lighting.

Designer lighting gives your kitchen a warm and cosy ambience. Or if you prefer, you could chose a more modern, conmtemporary design. You can get a good quality kitchen lighting without causing any expensive damages or any reconstruction, so you should make sure what kind of lights you need first. With a little effort and time spent, your kitchen can be made to look elegant.

If you want your kitchen to have that stylish and smart look, you should have proper designer kitchen lighting. It should highlight different spaces of your kitchen and other appliances. There four basic kitchen lighting styles; accent, ambient, task and the decorative lighting. If you want to enhance the complete look of your kitchen then go for the task kitchen lighting. Good lightning will help in chopping the vegetables with a sharp knife or to read your recipe book. If you choose task lighting it will improve the area that your working area making it safer and more enjoyable.

If you want to differentiate your kitchen from the rest of the house, you should choose the accent type of designer kitchen lighting. Each and every inch and corner of your kitchen is worked out so you can work efficiently and finish your work quicker. Accent lightings utilises glass cabinets to highlight your kitchen utensils and they also consume less electricity.

Another type of designer kitchen lighting is the ambient lighting. On many occasions, this kind of lighting goes overlooked, although this lighting can make your kitchen look beautiful. Many people think that there is no need for additional lights in the kitchen but you should remember that these lights create a soft magical glow which makes every part of your kitchen elegant and beautiful.

The last type of designer kitchen lighting is decorative lighting. This type of lighting adds a sparkle to your kitchen and also gives a magic touch to your kitchen. But if you overdo this it could ruin the look of your home, and even make your kitchen dysfunctional to work in.

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Dar Lighting

February 21st, 2011

Renowned for providing quality lighting solutions for your home and office, Dar Lighting is known around the world and is now a leading lighting manufacturer. The Dar Lighting range has a variety of different products available such as; crystal chandeliers, tiffany lighting, bathroom fittings etc.

Established in 1970, the Dar Lighting brand has been providing people with high quality lighting for over 30 years. Now, an expert in the industry, they demand the respect of both the competition and the customers. Many people have grown up with the brand and they would look no further when needing lighting.

Their versatile range includes products specific for many different rooms, places and occasions – one of which is traditional lighting. The Solid Brass, Flemish Light Ceiling Fitting is perfect for any vintage or traditional environment as they produce a warm glow to enhance the atmosphere. Another popular lighting style is the more contemporary look which works well with more modern houses. The Mantra Retro Ceiling Light is in popular demand at the moment as it helps to create a more modern atmosphere and is available in a variety of colours.

Chandeliers are proven to be very popular in today’s market and are ever increasing in demand. Dar Lighting has an extensive collection of chandeliers and other hanging lights that are perfect for larger living rooms and halls. Chandeliers help to create the impression of more space, especially in large rooms, which is obviously something people look for in a product. Bathroom lights are also featured in Dar Lighting’s collection.

The new style hitting Dar Lighting’s ever expanding collection is LED lighting. LED lighting is convenient and practical and can be incorporated into almost any purpose or use with the design kept intact. They have a low power consumption and come in a range of different colours. Currently, Dar Lighting stock the most competitively priced LEDs, so get them before they are all gone!

The lighting industry and the way business operate have been revolutionised by the internet. You are now able to buy products over the net from the comfort of your own home.

So, if your thinking about upgrading the lighting in your home or office without too much of a cost look no further than Dar Lighting.

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LED Wall Lights

February 7th, 2011

LED lighting is such a diverse type of lighting perfect for any home. It is a modern way of styling the lighting in your ceiling, and can also be incorporated into a sleek and stylish table lamp, convenient for many different domestic uses.

LED lighting is a smart and simple way to light up any room, and takes up relatively no space, making in an efficient and effective lighting solution. LED lighting is available in a variety of different shapes, sizes and colours, so you’re sure you will have no trouble finding one that will meet your expectations and specifications – at a competitive price.

This multi-facetted light has revolutionised the industry to this date and will continue to do so through its ability to adapt into any environment or fitting. If you want that light bulb above you head fitted into your home come and visit us today and we will show you how we can help.

Here at Castlegate Lights we feature a wide range of LED lighting solutions, including LED Wall Lights. To view the range, click here.

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Illuminate Your Interior Design

January 17th, 2011

No matter how stylish your home is, or what your decorating style happens to be, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the range of interior lighting here at Castlegate Lights.

We’ve been in business for over 30 years so we know great quality when we see it, and we are proud to stock a large range of light fittings, from crystal chandeliers, ultra modern, Tiffany lighting, bathroom fittings, traditional lighting, and in fact, just about every style of light fitting to suit your home and your interior decor.

For the traditional home, the Endon Lighting Flemish Solid Brass 5 Light Ceiling Fitting would be the perfect addition to any room. But for the contemporary home, we love the range of Mantra lighting, especially the Mantra Pop 3 Light Retro Style Ceiling Fitting, which is available in a range of colours.

Whether youre looking for simple lighting for your living room, or something special to set the mood, you’ll be sure to find it online at Castlegate Lights

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January discounts!

January 7th, 2011

To celebrate the beginning of another bright year at Castlegate Lights, we’re giving customers a special 10% discount on select orders* this month. To take advantage of this offer, which is available for a limited period only, just enter the code JAN10 at the checkout.

Here at Castlegate Lights we feature a huge range of indoor and outdoor lighting and accessories, so you’re sure to find the perfect lighting to make your house a home. We have a range of modern and traditional lighting for each room of the house from the best brands in the industry, such as Eglo, Dar Lighting and Elstead.

Bargain hunters will also be pleased to know that our seasonal sale is still on too, with huge discounts applied to lots of great products from top brands, so make sure you take a look today and don’t miss out on these great offers which include the Dar Lighting Sancerre 6 Light Polished Chrome Chandelier down from £330 to £139.99, and the Endon Lighting Ballad 3 Light Chrome Ceiling Fitting down from £46.99 to just £24.99!

*excludes sale items and items from some brands

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All the best!

December 23rd, 2010

Here at Castlegate Lights we’d like to thank you for your custom throughout 2010, and take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It’s been a busy year for us, and we hope that 2011 is just as exciting with many new lighting ranges on the horizon.

In the mean time, if you’re looking for a bright start to the New Year, take a look at our current sale which includes some great bargains ranging from classic pieces such as the Impex Lighting Flemish Cream Hand Painted 16 Light Fitting, to contemporary style light fittings like the Endon Lighting Modern Chrome 5 Light Halogen Light Fitting. Whatever style you prefer, we’ve got a great selection of light fittings for you and look forward to seeing you again in 2011!

All the best, from the Castlegate Lights team.

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Glowing With Charm

December 10th, 2010

Outstanding Christmas lights are a big part of modern festivities, so if you haven’t already indulged this year, take a look at our spectacular selection of lights made especially for the season.

Our charming range includes LED rope lights, multi-action strings of lights, and a wide collection of welcome lights. Our favourites include the simple but very effective Clear 70 Led Ice Cube Chaser Lights from Premier Decorations, and the detailed Konstsmide Welcome Candle Bridge in Natural Wood with Motifs. For a breathtaking display, we also love the Premier Decorations Warm White 960 LED Snowing Icicle Set, which gives a dazzling effect to any home.

We also have in stock the adorable LED reindeers and polar bears from leading brand Konstsmide, which are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and are sure to create the kind of dramatic lighting that makes the festive season so special.

Browse through our Christmas lights today, but be quick, as they’re sure to sell out fast!

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New Children’s Lighting Range!

August 31st, 2010
Our new range of children’s lighting is finally here, whether your kids are astronaughts rocketing into space or buzzing with the bee’s, we have the perfect lighting for your adventurous children. The Castlegate children lighting collection can provide your children with light for them dull, rainy days and a warming glow for them chilly winter nights.

The energy saving bulbs provide a  home friendly environment for your children and with a fantastic range of novelty lighting  available, you are certain to transform your children’s bedroom into a fun-filled playroom. Add a personal touch to your child’s bedroom this autumn by purchasing your children’s lighting from Castlegate Lights!

Childrens rocket light

Childrens rocket light

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