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Paddington london Continuing on from our Cricklewood Guide, we're taking a look at our Paddington store and the surrounding area. We've highlighted some of the great things to do and see in the area. Paddington is packed full of picturesque parks, glorious gardens, amazing places to eat and of course Paddington bear.  Paddington finds itself situated in West London, located right between two Royal Parks as well as the West End and Notting Hill. It's a …

London Here at Arrow Electrical, we like to do things a little differently. That's why we're starting a new series of guides that showcase the bustling communities which surround our stores. What better way to start than with our Head Office in Cricklewood...  After browsing our lighting showroom, why not take some time to sample Cricklewood's finest places. Grab a bite to eat, go for a walk or indulge in some high street shopping, the choice is yours. We've …

living  room lighting  guideThe living room is generally the most used room in the home, making every lighting decision important so that you are able to get the most out of your living space. There are lots of elements you need to take into consideration, but first you will need to decide what type of lighting you want. Whether it's modern or traditional, outgoing or simple, we've put together a handy guide that looks at different options you could go for in order to give your living …

Hallways can be notoriously difficult to decorate as they’re often long and thin, lack natural lighting and are filled with the clutter of everyday life such as shoes, coats and bags. So how do you design an inviting hallway which complements your home décor? Start by focusing on choosing the perfect hallway lighting – here’s how. Types of hallway lighting. The lighting you choose for your hallway will depend on its size, shape, your overall h …

Bathroom lighting can be split into two purposes: Waking up and Relaxing… The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house, especially first thing in the morning when everyone is getting prepared for the day. For this purpose (task based purpose) bright lighting is needed. Specifically down lights, ceiling lights and mirror lights are perfect for this. Making sure these are in the right positions is the trickiest parts of installing this sort of lighting in a bathroom. With mirror lightin …