Are You Suffering From Sample Shame?
This week I want to address the subject of using working lighting samples. I have two meetings booked in over the next couple of weeks where I will be trouble-shooting…
New Sale Page
Save 50% of lighting products It’s a pretty short blog this week as I’ve already posted on my Facebook page Getting Light Right With Sam Coles about the new branding…
Why Budget Shouldn’t be a Dirty Word
When I ask my clients what their lighting budget is I usually refer to it as the “B-Word” as it seems for so many of them that it’s something nasty…
The 3 Main Types of Lighting
For those of you that are handling their own lighting design, my blog covers a bit of basic training this week. For simplicity, light fittings tend to be grouped…
What Does a Lighting Designer Do?
For most of the projects that I work on I have been recommended to my clients by someone such as a friend or another professional on their project like their…
The Light at the end of the Tunnel for Self Builders and Renovators
How I became a Lighting Designer My name is Sam Coles and I am an accidental Lighting Designer. My design career began in quite a different direction with a BA…
Wisdom Wednesday
Air-conditioning ducts vs ceiling downlights My wisdom this Wednesday is a regular challenge for me – the battle of air-conditioning ducts vs ceiling downlights. In my opinion this issue is…
Made in GB Monday – It’s a Natural Thing?
Antler range from David Hunt Lighting My Made in GB Monday product for this week is a staple for those of you creating a gentlemen’s club look, whether it’s for…
Faves Friday – Fabulous Five Amps
The 5A lamp circuit My fave this Friday isn’t one light from one manufacturer or designer, it isn’t even one particular type of light, it’s a way to make using…
Techie Thursday – Colour Changing Lighting
If you want to use colour changing LED lighting the wiring for it is not the standard 3 core cable most commonly used on site. If you are wanting to…
