Eco Lighting

Previously, eco light bulbs have had a bad reputation: taking ages to heat up and even then only providing a drab, flickering light. Well, a lot of progress has been made in eco lighting in recent years, and the latest generation of eco light bulbs can help dramatically reduce how much energy your eco home consumes - and reduce your energy bills at the same time.

It’s estimated that £1.9 billion is spent every year in the UK lighting people’s homes, with it accounting for 10-15% of our energy bills. With this in mind, it’s unsurprising that the government banned the sale of 150 watt incandescent bulbs earlier this year. The aim is to phase out incandescent bulbs (which still use the same technology Thomas Edison invented nearly 130 year old) altogether by 2011. In fact, they’re banned already in Ireland.

The availability of low energy bulbs means eco lighting is a great way in which everyone can help reduce carbon emissions, whether or not you live in an eco house.

Why everyone should invest in eco lighting

Normal light bulbs last 1000 hours and on average use 60 watts of electricity. Energy saving CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs, on the other hand, use only 9 watts and can last 10,000 hours.

When you consider that the average house has 15 bulbs, investing in energy saving eco lighting can offer enormous savings on your energy bills. Homes also emit 30% of the UK’s carbon emissions, so adopting eco lighting makes smart money and environmental sense.

As well as CFL bulbs, LED (light emitting diode) lighting is now available that’s even more efficient. LED lights can last 100,000 hrs and use only 2 watts (they can even be set to change colour). LED lights use 75% less energy, 80% less heat and are 100% recyclable because they don’t contain mercury or lead.

CFL bulbs and LEDs might be more expensive initially than conventional incandescent bulbs. But when you consider the cost savings over their lifetime (one estimate is that CFL bulbs can save you £90) and the fact that you’re dramatically reducing your carbon footprint, eco lighting is a great way everyone can help to look after the planet.

Architects london

dblo associates studio brings together a team of architects with a wide experience and knowledge across a variety of project and contract types. dblo associates work covers architects london, interior design and development. working as a studio, allows us the flexibility to expand and contract to suit work loads and to draw on the wider expertise of our associate studios across london. we believe that the quality of our surrounding have a direct influence on the quality of our lives, whether in public, the work place, or the home. dblo associates is an organisation dedicated to creating and enhancing value through design.

Eco light shades and Sun Jars

To cover your eco light bulbs you could use recycled light shades. These are available in a wide range of funky designs and materials. This includes polypropylene (the most recyclable plastic) and recycled cardboard. Light stands are also available made from environmentally friendly wood that’s cut from sustainably managed forests. 

Another type of eco lighting you might like to use in your eco home are sun jars. These were voted the Eco Gift of the Year in 2007, and are a great way of providing night lights in your garden or in your bedrooms.
They don’t require plugging into a wall because they generate all of their own electricity. Simply leave them outside during the day and the solar cell inside will recharge its battery.

The jars also have diffused frosted glass which gives the impression of there being captured sunlight inside, making them an attractive way of eco lighting your eco home.

Eco Designer

The eco designer site for eco homes! We allow Interior Designers to search for specific eco furniture products within a specific category, obtain information on those products, compare pricing, eco benefits/credentials, check sample availability, access discounted items and order direct from the manufacturer, eco-designer or supplier.

Holiday Lets London

Whether you are a business traveller or vacationer you are guaranteed to find yourself truly at home, able to experience the city just as the locals do.

All our flats for rent in London are fully furnished to a modern 2-Star tourist board standard. And because you are self-catering you are saving money. Typical 2-Star hotels in the area cost an average of GBP 60 per night. Our prices start at just GBP 27. That means you could save over GBP 1,000 a month!

With a minimum one-day stay, our studios are ideal for self-catering holidays, temporary accommodation or corporate housing. They are larger than a hotel room. They have a homely, more comfortable atmosphere. And, as they have their own cooking facilities, they give you far more flexibility and convenience.

Metal Spraying

IBS have years of experience in this worn surface reclamation process that can eliminate the expense of new replacement parts.

A valuable asset amongst our services, metal spraying is a cost effective and technically advanced method of restoring worn components and surfaces to their original specification and tolerance...more info on metal spray

Fiber Optic Lighting

Unlimited Light manufactures and supplies the highest quality fiber optic lighting kits direct from the United States.

In over ten years of supplying lighting kits to customers throughout the world, we have steadily built up our reputation as being the most reliable company in our field. Of course, we also have the best products in our field as well. Read on to find out why...

Funeral Directors

Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Ltd is currently run by the seventh generation of the Lodge family. It has carried out funerals for the last 200 years and now also provides Memorial Masonry, our own Pre-Paid Funeral Plans and Floristry.

During the last 200 years we have built up our business by delivering a personal service of the highest quality, based on trust and recommendation. We offer a complete range of services covering all aspects of the funeral profession.

The Marquee Hire Company

Guy Charlesworth has specialised in marquee hire for over eighteen years. Charlesworth have the largest range of new marquees for hire in SE England & all surrounding areas including Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and London with a comprehensive range of marquee lighting and accessories, to ensure that your wedding or event has that subtle originality to make it 'the night every one remembers.

Home Staging

Home staging , Photographers, Film & Stage setters, Interior Designers and Advertising Agencies - You ALL need cost-effective solutions to fully enhance your projects. Our range of contemporary and traditional furniture allows you to do just that.