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Natural light pouring into your home can be wonderful – if you can get it! There’s always going to be some spaces that get very little sunlight. What’s more, many of us even have areas and rooms that get no natural light whatsoever. Given that we all need light to live and work in, it makes sense to think carefully about darker spaces.The danger with windowless rooms is that you can overdo things with too much light. What’s more, a smaller space without windows could easily suffer from intense g …

Minimalism has become extremely popular over the past decade or so. While there is undoubtedly a market for dressing up properties in artwork and lots of colours, less can mean more. What you may not realise about minimalist home design is that light can play a crucial part.We’re proud to offer a huge range of different lighting options at Arrow Electrical. In fact, many of our bulbs and fittings work wonderfully as part of a low-key design. Of course, not everyone wants to go total minimalist, …

While it is perhaps simple to think that light switches and electrical sockets are purely practical, think again. These are points of contact that are essential to interior design. They need to be easy to reach and use, and therefore, they need to be easy to spot. As such, it makes perfect sense to consider colour coding and arranging your switches and sockets.That said, you need to consider more than just colours alone. What about switch and socket types? Plate finishes and materials used? What …

If you have ever spotted an industrial light or lamp fixed to an outside wall before, it’s likely a bulkhead. Bulkhead lights have been around for decades – and have a great history behind them. However, even in the modern age, they continue to appeal to homeowners all over the country. But why is this? At Arrow Electrical, we are pleased to present a considerable range of CCT and IP56 bulkhead lighting options for the home. Primarily designed for use outside, some homeowners are even bring …

When it comes to setting up new lights and fittings at home, there is always likely to be some assembly! In many cases, you can ask a trained electrician to help. That is perhaps the safest and most efficient way to install switches and sockets. However, should you ever need to replace or install a light switch or a socket at short notice, it pays to know what to do!This guide will take you through the general points you need to remember about installing switches and sockets. Soon, you’ll be ab …