Make a statement with stylish pendant lights—they are a must for building ambience and creating a focal point in your favourite spaces. The use of pendant lights are not only a want, but a need, according to interior designer Alex Papachristidis. “With the height of the ceiling, particularly in tall hallways or large rooms, you need something that hangs down to make the proportion of the room feel more intimate and human,” he says. When hanging pendant lights, you’ll want to be aware of the ceiling height, the function of the lighting and what sits below the fixture. The lower the pendant, the ..read more

Here at Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard, we are all about sustainable, stylish picks for lighting your space—both inside and outside. But what is the most eco-friendly outdoor lighting? How do you balance sustainability with style? We’ve got a few ideas to help you design the perfect environmentally-friendly outdoor setup.   Light it up with LEDs The ECO Prestige LED Bollard Light   Your first port of call for outdoor lighting is the bulb itself. You’ll want a long-lasting light source that will last the distance.   LED bulbs are a budget- and eco-friendly option, perfect f ..read more

(image courtesy of Wren Kitchens) The kitchen is the hub of the modern home – a place to make food and make memories. So it’s little surprise that we want our kitchens to be bright, welcoming, functional and brimming with charm.   Characterful kitchens don’t just happen by chance. From choosing your cabinetry to your appliances to your lighting, setting the right scene and creating a homely environment takes careful consideration. Not least among these important decisions are the design of your lighting scheme and your choice of lighting fixture.   The way you design your lighting sc ..read more

BOOST YOUR IP IQ - PART II Next in our new series, ‘Boost your IP IQ’, we’re drilling down on what IP really means, and the ratings which are most suitable for each room in your home. So far we’ve talked about IP-rating requirements for decorative bathroom lighting in part I. This time, we’re delving further into what IP means, and how the IP ratings system works. A question we often hear at Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard is:   ‘What is IP44 rating for lighting?’ You may have heard an electrician, hardware store staff or even an interior design blogger use the phrase ‘IP44’. However, the ..read more

Welcome to our new series, entitled: ‘Boost your IP IQ’! Each week we’ll be answering the Internet’s biggest questions in lighting and IP, aiming to provide all the answers homeowners need to know. Naturally, we’ll be focusing on lighting options for bathrooms, shower rooms and wet rooms, since this is where you will find that Ingress Protection, or IP for short, comes in to play. Plus we’ll be highlighting the most popular choices from our own Bathroom Lighting Collection – beloved by many of the UK’s top lighting designers and architects! So without further ado, let’s get to our first two qu ..read more

Fabulous lighting is an absolute must-have when it comes to styling bathrooms and bedrooms, so don’t risk leaving your lighting decisions to the very last minute.   It’s possible to both build a relaxing ambience and make a statement if you choose the right pendant lights and begin planning early.   Here, we’ll show you how to choose and position lights to create the perfect lighting look for your bathroom or bedroom.   Light it up: pendant lighting in your bathroom IP44 Cylinder Ceramic Bathroom Pendant Light A stunning pendant light can transform any bathroom into a stylish ..read more

Glass lighting has been heralded as one of 2022’s top trends – and for good reason.   Glass lighting is extremely versatile and, especially when in textured or coloured finish, delivers a dynamic yet pared-back appearance, for a perfectly balanced overall look which can be easily incorporated into styles from industrial to cottagecore.   Here at Gwyn Carless at The Light Yard, we know a thing or two about styling lighting in every room. Read on below for our top tips and tricks for using glass lighting in your bedroom and bathroom…   Layer up  Contemporary Bathroom Lightin ..read more

Bamboo is one of the most hyped eco-friendly materials on the block — you’ll find it in everything from toothbrushes to tableware, and it has made a name for itself as a sustainable swap for interior design, too.   But what does ‘sustainable’ really mean when it comes to lighting? Does bamboo live up to its environmentally-friendly credentials, or is it just a greenwashing buzzword? We’ve done a deep dive to help you make the best sustainable design choices for your home.   Bamboo: the sustainable credentials   It’s renewable.   Bamboo is a fast growing, tree-like grass. T ..read more

For many of us, the internet is the first place we go for advice whenever we’re undertaking a difficult task for the first time. Whether you’re building an extension or fitting a shelf; the internet really is an unparalleled font of knowledge for all things DIY. If you’re thinking of carrying out a bathroom renovation this year, you may be tempted to turn to Google for help. It’s easy to see why. There are plenty of brilliant blogs and websites out there offering essential advice on home improvement. But there are also a number of half-truths and myths surrounding bathroom lighting that can co ..read more

Our brand new Eco Prestige exterior bollard, handcrafted to make a bold first impression and to seamlessly integrate within high-end residential, hospitality and commercial lighting schemes. It features a marine-inspired light fitting, ideal for coastal properties and inland contemporary landscapes alike. Polished to perfection, the hand-cast solid brass light fitting represents the best of British craftsmanship – elegant, durable and beautifully made. The robustness of this light fitting is matched by its impressively hard-wearing base made from Bamboo X-Treme – one of the most sustainable ..read more