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LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 3)

LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 3)

Installing LED strips and channels doesn’t require an engineering degree—just a bit of planning and the right tools.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 2)

LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 2)

Choosing the right LED strip and channel system depends on your space, your goals, and your environment.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 1)

LED Strips and LED Channels (Part 1)

In today’s lighting landscape, LED strip lighting has emerged as one of the most versatile and transformative tools available.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
LED Lighting, what is all the FUSS about?

LED Lighting, what is all the FUSS about?

LED lighting, or light-emitting diode lighting, is a type of lighting that uses semiconductor technology to convert electricity into light.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
Points to Consider When Switching to LED

Points to Consider When Switching to LED

The light-emitting diode, or LED as it’s more commonly known, is a rapidly-developing lighting technology that offers a host of benefits.

By Selective Lighting4 min read
Lighting for Healthier Eyes

Lighting for Healthier Eyes

Poor lighting in the home is more than just an inconvenience – it’s bad for your eye health and can lead to deterioration of eyesight and headaches.

By Selective Lighting3 min read
Get your desk light just right

Get your desk light just right

The festive season is officially over and most South Africans are back at the office or in school.

By Selective Lighting3 min read
7 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Ceiling Fan

7 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Ceiling Fan

The right style. The right colour. What else is there to consider when selecting a ceiling fan? Click here to see more ceiling fans.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
Back To School Lighting

Back To School Lighting

Your child will need a comfortable spot at home to do homework, work on assignments, and read books.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
2019 Lighting Trends

2019 Lighting Trends

This is what they had to say: We’ve just entered a new year which means you may be looking for ways to spruce up your home with a few changes.

By Selective Lighting2 min read
How to choose a ceiling fan

How to choose a ceiling fan

property24.com points out – in a recent article – that choosing a ceiling fan instead of an aircon is a smart choice!

By Selective Lighting2 min read
Keep Cool This Summer

Keep Cool This Summer

Summer is just about here which means you’ll soon be looking for ways to keep your cool when it’s hot, hot, hot.

By Selective Lighting1 min read
Choosing a Desk Lamp

Choosing a Desk Lamp

Desk lamps can provide you with so much more than task lighting. Yes!

By Selective Lighting2 min read
Sizing a Chandelier for your Home

Sizing a Chandelier for your Home

Chandeliers were once seen in formal estates, but today we see them hanging in homes everywhere. Chandeliers add elegance and style to any space of your home.

By Selective Lighting3 min read
Cleaning Your Chandelier

Cleaning Your Chandelier

A chandelier is a beautiful feature in any home and a great source of light. But have you ever got up and looked closely at the state of your chandelier?

By Selective Lighting2 min read
13 Important Facts About LED Lighting

13 Important Facts About LED Lighting

When it comes to lighting your home, you want to use light bulbs that are efficient and energy saving while giving you the best light or the right light level…

By Selective Lighting5 min read
About Shades - What you need to know

About Shades - What you need to know

It is very important to supply us with the correct measurements when requesting a quote for a customer lampshade.

By Selective Lighting5 min read
Choose the perfect lamp for any room

Choose the perfect lamp for any room

It’s been said time and time again – a beautiful room can be completely undone if the lighting is done badly.

By Selective Lighting3 min read
Going Green and LED Fairytales in Lighting

Going Green and LED Fairytales in Lighting

A must read for all people involved in lighting that are considering LED’s as a light source. What does it mean to ‘go green’?

By Selective Lighting5 min read
What is Crystal?

What is Crystal?

Crystal is glass that has Lead (in the form of lead oxide [PbO]) in its chemical composition.

By Selective Lighting4 min read
How to Choose a Table Lamp

How to Choose a Table Lamp

The appropriate size Your lamp has to complement the table it stands on, rather than stick out as a complete oddity.

By Selective Lighting3 min read
Glossary of Lighting Terms

Glossary of Lighting Terms

Accent Lighting Directional lighting to emphasize a particular object or to draw attention to a part of the field of view.

By Selective Lighting14 min read