There’s no doubting the fact that household spending on utilities is rising, and this trend shows no sign of reversing. During the autumn months, a number of energy companies increased their tariffs up to 10%.

Like a lot of consumers, you might be looking for ways to bring your spending on electricity down, and one way you can lower your bills is by investing in energy efficient lighting.

Highlighting the importance of efficient residences, property services company LMS recently claimed that homeowners could save a combined sum of around £683 million each year by making some basic improvements to their properties’ energy efficiency.

LMS focussed on cavity wall insulation, double glazing and innovative hot water solutions, but energy saving house lighting can also play a role. The Crompton Energy Saver MR16 Dimmable would be ideal for one or more of your light fittings. This long-life energy saving dichroic reflector lamp runs on a low voltage and offers energy savings of up to 45 per cent compared with standard MR16 lamps.

Another option is the Megaman Low Energy GU10 mains halogen lamp. This gives similar light output to a 35W halogen GU10 but uses only seven watts of electricity and generates dramatically less heat.

We’ve also got a range of LED products. LED COB products are useful for when you want that halogen look. LED have a lamp life of more than 30,000 hour lamp life, which is 30x more than a halogen fitting. They are ecologically friendly, easy to install and maintain.

With exclusive trade deals and unbeatable prices direct from the manufacturer, National lighting is your one stop shop for all your electrical and lighting needs. With next day delivery and 1000’s of lighting and electrical products available, we are the Trade’s low cost lighting specialist. Browse our entire product range online, or call us on 0845 634 1515 to special to one of our friendly sale staff members, or simply pop in to your local National Lighting trade counter for specialist advice and a friendly face.

Now that the festive season’s well and truly out of the way, you might have set your sights on making home improvements. A great place to start (a place that is often not thought of) is your interior lighting. Not only do your light fittings serve a functional purpose but it can help transform the ambience of a room.

A little creativity can go a long way when it comes to lighting rooms. It’s amazing how much of an impact these little items can have on space. You can create different zones within rooms to highlight certain areas, or you could use a dramatic eye catching chandelier to act as the feature point of your room. Fittings are available in a range of sizes and finishes to suit every décor and taste.

Track lights, spotlights and downlights will look stunning in kitchens and large living rooms. Some track lights and spotlights come with heads that can be adjusted to shine the light where you need it the most. Downlights are perfect if you want light to shine through without the source being seen.  Downlights are also useful in corridors and staircases.

Pendants and chandeliers will look great in living rooms and dining rooms, and can act as a feature point if needed.

Task lighting such as under cabinet lighting and spotlights are useful in all rooms. Picture lights are a great way to highlight paintings, sculptures and frames. Under shelf lighting can enhance wardrobes and kitchen cupboards and pantries. Great for when you need to find things hidden deep inside.

Transform the mood of your bedroom, and create a relaxing haven with luxurious decorative ceiling lights. Bathrooms can be turned into areas of tranquillity with beautiful ceiling and wall lighting sets.  Whether you are looking to create an intimate environment for a couple or busy space for a teenager or a serene environment for an infant, illumination will help alter the mood.

If you are looking to renovate on a budget, we recommend lighting. You can change the entire look and feel of a room with lighting. It’s inexpensive and takes the least amount of time (compared to other methods such as painting, replacing furniture and expanding rooms).  Now days, you can purchase energy efficient LED products. These will not only keep your maintenance costs down but offers instant lamination, long life and ecologically friendly.

With exclusive trade deals and unbeatable prices direct from the manufacturer, National lighting is your one stop shop for all your electrical and lighting needs. With next day delivery and 1000’s of lighting and electrical products available, we are the Trade’s low cost lighting specialist. Browse our entire product range online, or call us on 0845 634 1515 to special to one of our friendly sale staff members, or simply pop in to your local National Lighting trade counter for specialist advice and a friendly face.

With the cold and grey season still upon us, you might not be spending much time in your garden, however, with the help of cleverly selected and positioned exterior light, gardens can be transformed into your very own winter wonderland.

National Lighting offers a vast range of exterior lighting. We supply everything from garden spike lights to wall lights, and buried uplighters to bollards. With many different styles and finishes to choose from you are sure to find something to complement your home and taste.

If you are looking to illuminate your garden, and you don’t want the source of the light to be seen, Recessed Guide lights and brick lights are the perfect choice. They blend into the décor without intrusion and can be used on walls and columns to provide the perfect lamination. For an energy efficient alternative, recessed guide lights and brick lights are also available in LED versions.

Shining from a height and distance, exterior wall lights and bulkheads will give you a sense of security as well as provide effective illumination. They are available in a variety of colours to suit any décor.

If you are looking to highlight flowerbeds, trees and plants or a perhaps even a pond in your garden, spot lights and spike lights should do the trick. Scattered around the garden, these unobtrusive fittings will help create an enchanting experience. Most of our spot lights and spike lights carry an IP44 or IP65 rating, which means they can be installed in areas where there is a great deal of water emission.

If you fancy dining in alfresco in the evening, we recommend splashing out on deck lighting and uplighters. Deck lighting is also available in LED versions, and they come in a variety of colours. Some buried uplighters, made from strong and durable cast alloy can withhold the weight of people and even cars driving over them.

And finally, add an extra dimension and contour a garden path, a driveway, patio and pools by adding freestanding bollards. They are a nice alternative to large, imposing garden lampposts. Available in a number of colours and shapes to suit individual taste.

At National Lighting we have a range of exterior lighting. Our selection of exterior lighting is suitable for commercial and residential properties. So, whether you are looking for outdoor wall lights, uplighters for your deck or perhaps you are after some bollards for your garden, our website is jam packed with exciting products.

With exclusive trade deals and unbeatable prices direct from the manufacturer, National lighting is your one stop shop for all your electrical and lighting needs. With next day delivery and 1000’s of lighting and electrical products available, we are the Trade’s low cost lighting specialist. Browse our entire product range online, or call us on 0845 634 1515 to special to one of our friendly sale staff members, or simply pop in to your local National Lighting trade counter for specialist advice and a friendly face.