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Reduce your lighting costs by up to 90% by switching to LEDs, utilizing smart controls like motion sensors and dimmers, and making the most of natural daylight. These simple, highly effective habits and upgrades will immediately lower your electricity bill 1. Upgrade to LEDs Switch to LEDs: Replace old incandescent and halogen bulbs with LEDs. They use up to 90% less electricity and last up to 20 to 25 times longer. Integrated fittings: Consider replacing entire light fixtures with integrated LED fittings, which last for decades and reduce future waste. Check the lumens: When shopping, ignore old wattage measurements. Instead,...

About it"s a light it's a light is a UK-based vintage and mid-century lighting specialist dedicated to sourcing and curating one-of-a-kind pieces that bring character and warmth to any space. We believe that lighting is more than functional—it's a statement, a story, and a reflection of personal style. Our collection spans decades of design excellence, from iconic mid-century modern fixtures to rare vintage finds that have been carefully restored and preserved. Each piece in our inventory is selected for its craftsmanship, design integrity, and ability to transform a room. Whether you're furnishing a period home, seeking a statement piece for...

The table below shows how traditional incandescent wattages compare to modern LED and CFL lumen outputs, helping you choose the right brightness for any room: Have you ever bought a low energy light bulb and were disappointed by the level of brightness it gave out? You may have bought a bulb with too small a lumen value.  Lumens are a measure of how bright a bulb is. With traditional bulbs, we used watts to figure out the brightness of a bulb. However, watts measure power consumption rather than brightness. Energy saving light bulbs use fewer watts, so it’s best to...

    Mazda Lamps Brochure UK 1938 This vintage Mazda Lamps brochure from 1938 is a fascinating snapshot of British lighting history. Mazda was one of the leading lamp manufacturers of the era, and this catalogue showcases the design sensibilities and technology of pre-war domestic lighting. The brochure reflects the craftsmanship and innovation that defined mid-century lighting. From filament designs to bulb shapes and wattages, every detail was carefully considered for both function and aesthetic appeal. These lamps represent a pivotal moment when electric lighting was becoming standard in British homes, and manufacturers were competing on quality, durability, and style....

Edison Lighting Company catalogue,circa 1887 The Edison incandescent electric light: its superiority to all other illuminants. Edison Electric Light Company, c. 1887The Edison incandescent electric light represented a revolutionary shift in how people illuminated their homes and businesses. This historic catalogue from the Edison Electric Light Company, dating to circa 1887, showcases the company's commitment to demonstrating the superiority of electric lighting over gas lamps, candles, and other illuminants that had dominated for centuries. During this transformative period, Edison's innovations were reshaping domestic and commercial spaces across America and beyond. The catalogue served as both a technical reference and a...