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Wednesday, 25 March 2009

Ideal Home show 2009

Don't miss the Ideal Home show this year, held at Earl's Court in London. The show started last Friday and ends on 14th April. Our Design Director, Rebecca Weir will be speaking in the Homes and Garden theatre on both Monday 30th March and Sunday 12th April.


Rebecca will be presenting three 30 minute seminars on different elements of lighting design throughout the 2 days.

Monday 30th March
12pm - "The future is bright: Inspirational energy efficient lighting. Rebecca Weir looks at the latest trends and products available to transform your home."
1.45pm - "Light and Excite: Inspirational ideas to transform your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom."
4pm - "The art of garden lighting: Make your garden an extension of your home"

Sunday 12th April
11am - "The future is bright: Inspirational energy efficient lighting. Rebecca Weir looks at the latest trends and products available to transform your home."
1.30pm - "Light and Excite: Inspirational ideas to transform your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom."

Interested in lighting design but not sure how it could work for your home, why not come down to the show and meet us?

Gemma Jephcott

posted by Light IQ @ Wednesday, March 25, 2009  

Monday, 23 March 2009

Light Shape - Backlit tiles from Graniti Fiandre

Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest - and the concept of back-lighting a cut out shape in striking ceramic tiles is stunning.



The concept is interpreted so elegantly that is offers great versatility: it is appropriate for use in a wide range of interiors. The look can be almost futuristic with the more abstract, geometric motifs. Or, lighted tiles can appear classic with lovely floral shapes.



Bringing harmony to the elements of ceramic, glass and light, the tiles add an unforgettable magic to their surrounding environment.

I will definitely be watching Graniti Fiandre intently to see what they will come up with next. Gorgeous idea!

Gemma Jephcott

posted by Light IQ @ Monday, March 23, 2009  

Friday, 13 March 2009

Mains free lighting for SHEDS!!!

As shown in last week's Sunday times, the Solar Mate lighting system is a solar powered lighting system ideal for sheds, stable, workshops, summerhouses and garages where it is difficult to get a mains electricity supply to!


The high performance crystalline solar panel, fitted on the roof of the building, converts light from the sun into energy and stores it in a 12v battery. In winter, this should be enough to power a low-energy (40w equivalent) lamp for 5 hours; in summer, it should run for 7 hours!

It comes in 2 different versions, 5w one bulb kit for 78.29GBP lights an area of 16 sq metres, or a 10w two-bulb version for 127.22GBP lights an area of 32 sq metres.

Little bit intrigued? Well further information is available from www.selectsolar.co.uk

Gemma Jephcott

posted by Light IQ @ Friday, March 13, 2009  

Friday, 6 March 2009

Stay out of my lane!!!!

A close brush with a distracted driver is enough to intimidate any avid bicycler from riding at night. You've probably seen small blinkers and flashers tucked just below the seat but that isn’t enough. Evan Gant & Alex Tee have designed a night light lane to help protect cycles from the daily traumas taken throughout the city.


Only a small fraction of streets have dedicated bike lanes, and with an installation cost of $5,000 - $50,000 per mile, we shouldn't expect to find them everywhere anytime soon. Light Lane projects a crisply defined virtual bike lane onto pavement, using a laser, providing the driver with a familiar boundary to avoid. With a wider margin of safety, bikers will regain their confidence to ride at night, making the bike a more viable commuting alternative.

Personally I know I am petrified at the thought of cycling on London road, this is a winner! I definitely want one now! Evan and Alex make it and call Boris!


Gemma Jephcott

posted by Light IQ @ Friday, March 06, 2009  

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