Top 4 Recently Popular GU10 LED Lamps and Light Bulbs at Sparks

More and more people are switching from the regular halogen or incandescent light bulbs to the LED lamps, and the LED technology is in a constant development.

One could say that we are getting there - more and more LED lamps are now mains voltage, they come in many sizes and with the most popular lamp caps, and they can be dimmed as standard. The price also is becoming lower and lower, making the LED light bulbs be more accessible to the general public (and not only the the government-funded programs to light up the streets, for example).

We thought we should post the top four most popular LED light bulbs - remember, they are "recently" more popular, which means that in a few months, who knows, maybe there are other LED light bulbs that are more popular (the beauty of technology these days)...

Cool White 5.3W LED Lamp (non-dimmable)

This is a popular LED light bulb for the energy-saving lovers. It has a GU10 lamp cap, it is equivalent to a 50W halogen light bulb, and features quad high output Everlight LEDs and an anti-glare reflector.

Toshiba 6.5W GU10 LED Light Bulb in Cool White

Toshiba has a wide range of LED spotlights and LED light bulbs, and this particular one is part of the newest Toshiba E-Core range of improved LED technology. Low energy consumption (6.5W), high efficacy, mercury free, instant full light, low UV radiation, 25.000h life, and cool white.

Kosnic GU10 4W Warm White Reflector LED Lamp

A non-dimmable LED lamp, this GU10 4W reflector LED light bulb is a great replacement for the halogen lamps. With a long life of 30.000h, this warm white LED lamp is high powered and has a CRI of over 80Ra.

Aurora Dimmable 6W LED Lamp in Cool White

From Aurora we have the AU-DGU1060W/40 cool white 6W LED light bulb, a dimmable LED lamp. With a high color rendering and equivalent to a 35W halogen lamp, this GU10 LED light bulb is dimmable with most UK and European dimmers.

You can follow this link to find out more about the amazing LED light bulbs at Sparks - it is there that you can also purchase these light bulbs online.

Did You Notice the Small, Cute, and Lovely Azumi Wall Lights?

Apologies for the cheesy title :) but the question still stands, Did you guys notice the small, cute, and lovely Azumi wall lights from Astro Lighting? We did a search the other day on our website and we found out that there's quite a bunch of them at SparksDirect.co.uk, and so here we are introducing some of them on this blog post.

There are at least two types of Azumi wall fittings: the ones with an LED spotlight and the ones without. If you were wondering why on earth a wall fitting would have an LED spotlight attached to it, here's a reason: you may want to turn on ONLY the spotlight when you're browsing your favorite magazine or reading your novel!

0790 Azumi Classic with LED (in matt nickel)

For your convenience and energy saving purposes, the AX0790 Azumi wall light comes with two switches on the base - one for the LED spotlight and the other for the fitting itself. Great looking 20-30cm projection & dimensions lamp for living room!

Azumi 0788 Classic with LED (in bronze)

Do you prefer a bronze finish, more traditional looks, and you still want the LED spotlight? The AX0788 Classic Azumi from Astro Lighting offers you all these options, the only thing you need to take care of is the shade (it needs to be ordered separately).

Azumi Classic 0927 Wall Light (in polished nickel)

If you don't need the LED spotlight and you prefer the shiny nickel finish, the AX0927 Azumi small wall fitting is what you need. In the picture it is shown using a Lambro shade in black finish - you can also choose the Azumi Round Shade in White or Black.

Azumi 0669 Energy Saving Lamp (in matt nickel)

Available now on SALE for a limited time at Sparks, the Azumi 0669 in matt nickel is the cute and energy efficient version of these fittings. It uses a 13W energy saving light bulb and is great for the living room, the bedroom, and even for the dining area. Note: the shade is not included!

If you made it this far in the article you must have really enjoyed these fittings. They are only four out of the many in the Azumi Wall Lights range from Astro Lighting, and they all come without the shade - you can choose the shade in the finish and shape you desire. Many of the above fittings are featured on the Awesome Light Fittings Facebook page, together with other cool lights.

Pictures of Lutron Grafik QS Complete Lighting Control System Applications

The Grafik Eye QS system from Lutron is ideal both for domestic and commercial use, enabling you to completely control the lighting system and the blinds also! It is a very flexible system from Lutron Lighting, fully customizable as needed, allowing you to adjust the lights and the blinds for any task or activity "at the touch of a button".

You can read more about the complete Grafik QS system from Lutron on our blog here, here, and here, and you can view it on our website in its many finishes and components. Just imagine: you can save energy while at the same time maintaining an aesthetic, functional, and stylish design to your interior project or space!

Complete Lutron GRAFIK QS System for Controlling the Lights and Blinds

Complete Lutron GRAFIK QS System for Controlling the Lights and Blinds for Home

Grafik QS Lighting and Blinds Control System is Great for Commercial Applications

An Improved Lights and Blinds Control with Lutron Grafik Eye QS System in Large Spaces

Restaurants and Cafeterias also Benefit of the Advanced Lighting Control of Grafik Eye QS

Guaranteed Modernized Lighting with Preset Scenes with Lutron Grafik Eye QS (customizable)

All the above images are taken from the document presented by Lutron in their Grafik QS Complete guide (see pdf here), and they represent a fraction of the thousands of amazing applications of this fully customizable lights and blinds control system. 

For complete information on how the system works and for a quote on your lighting project, visit our store in North London to talk to our consultants.

Top 4 Most Popular Above Mirror Bathroom Lights from Astro Lighting

Astro Lighting, a recent winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, is an excellent bathroom lighting manufacturer. You have probably seen many of their fittings installed on the bathroom ceiling, wall, above mirror, and even the mirror cabinets themselves. We are proud to distribute their great fittings for bathrooms.

Below we have compiled a list of the top 4 most popular lights for bathroom that have a particular function: they are installed above the mirror and they shed light on the mirror. It is pretty important to have an illuminated mirror, especially early in the morning when you have to prepare to go to work! Most of these fittings are energy saving, and some come with their own pull cord switch.

Tallin 900 Over Mirror Light Strip

The Astro Lighting 0693 is the 900mm version of the most popular Tallin above-mirror light fittings. It comes in a shiny chrome finish and has a T5 39W high output fluorescent fitting, and it is fully IP44 rated.

Palermo 600 Above Mirror Fluorescent Light

Part of the Palermo bathroom wall lights, the Astro Lighting 0781 is the 600mm version of this fitting and is a low energy solution. It ocmes with a 14W T5 fluorescent tube, and it has a pull cord switch for ease of switching.

Curve 0243 Switched Bathroom Light

Coming with a stylish pull cord switch on the right hand side, the Astro Lighting Curve 0243 looks great above the mirror. If you prefer a curved fitting with a white glass diffuser, this 525mm wide fiting may be just what you need.

Padova 0650 Polished Chrome Mirror Light

This particular fitting is a bit different than the rest - it has two tube lights connected by a polished chrome support, a very stylish above mirror fitting. You can dim it as needed, and the IP44 rating allows you to safely use it in the bathroom.

These fittings are the top four Astro Lights ideal for above (and in some cases, beside) the mirror lighting. There are many others both in their range (with different dimensions) and in different ranges. Visit us online at Sparks Direct or pop into our showroom in North London to see more such lighting solutions.