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October 20 2017 – Alex Nathan
LED Hut Customer Shows How Easy it is to set up Philips Hue
Below is a reaction and some tips from a happy customer who bought a Philips Hue starter kit. Helena bought a Philips Hue 9w E27 Wireless Starter Pack and 9w B22 White LED Bulb to start her smart wireless lighting system. Over to Helena… “On receiving my order from LEDHut, of the Phillips Hue Smart Light Starter Pack, I couldn't...
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October 20 2017 – Alex Nathan
What is a “Smart Home” and Why Should You Want One?
As the modern world gets more busy and frantic, time gets more precious – we're working longer hours and have to decide carefully how to spend what free time we have. So it's little surprise that more and more new technologies are focused on convenience and automation - taking the more tedious and clunky day-to-day activities out of our lives....
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October 04 2017 – Alex Nathan
Live Smart to Save Hundreds: How Investing in Smart Home Technology will Reduce Your Energy Bills by 100s of Pounds
As the "Big Six" energy companies show few signs of freezing prices, households across the UK are being forced to brace themselves for a seemingly never-ending stream of gas and electricity price hikes. And while the Government has pledged to combat the energy behemoths with intervention and regulation, the general public has little faith that anything will be resolved anytime...
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September 11 2017 – Alex Nathan
Why LED Filament Bulbs are Becoming Every Interior Designer's Trendiest Accessory this Year
The LED filament bulb: trend setter or modern relic? The humble light bulb: Sitting there picking up dust as he hides behind your far trendier lampshade. The only time he's forced out of this solitary existence is when he fades out and you unceremoniously disregard him for a younger, brighter model. Well, that's a thing of the past now as...
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September 06 2017 – Alex Nathan
Bulb Shapes Explained: How the Right Shaped Bulb can Transform any Room
Looking for the right bulb shape? It's all in the detail OK, so you've got your freshly renovated room almost where you want it: from the newly-installed timber beams to the exposed brick walling and upholstered vintage chairs. But you could be missing one little detail to finish the look your desire – the shape of your bulbs. Bulbs –...
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August 08 2017 – Alex Nathan
LED Strip Light Kits Used to Great Effect in a Mobile Bar
Strip lighting can be used to create impressive effects in countless scenarios. Its versatility and ability to control colour, tones and sequences allow you to produce a lighting scene to suit your individual style and function. Today we’re showing how LED strip light kits were used to construct an eye catching mobile bar. The brief was to build a bar...
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August 02 2017 – Alex Nathan
Seven Stunning Looks Created with Edison Style LED Filament Bulbs
Lighting isn’t just a background necessity in a room, it can be part of and enhance a particular look and design you wish to create. Edison style LED filament bulbs are very popular due to their aesthetics and versatility to help compliment several interior styles. See below the diverse decors Edison bulbs suit. Warehouse Industrial Style Lighting This style originated...
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June 19 2017 – Alex Nathan
Six Philips Hue Apps for Android That You Just Have to Try!
While the native Philips Hue app offers great functionality, a host of third party developers have been throwing their hats into the ring, releasing their own apps for controlling the Hue smart lighting system. So whether you’re looking for practicality, entertainment or something to liven up a party, there should be something for everybody in this list. #1 Hue Disco...
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June 07 2017 – Alex Nathan
How To Install all Your Garden Lights in Under One Hour!
If you are new to outdoor lighting, the prospect of installing garden lights might be quite daunting. What type of lights should you buy? Are solar any good? Will I need an electrician? What IP rating do I need? These are all good questions, and you can find detailed answers to them here and here. However, it is possible to...
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May 25 2017 – Alex Nathan
10 Awesome BBQ Recipes: Enjoy National BBQ Week with These Fantastic BBQ Recipes
This Bank Holiday weekend coincides with the start of National BBQ Week on 29 May. In light of that, and the forecasted heatwave, we thought we’d put together some of our favourite BBQ recipes from around the web to inspire you to get involved. Black & blushing Worcestershire fillet Found at: jamieoliver.com We had to start with steak, and this...
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May 15 2017 – Alex Nathan
Lights … Camera … Action! Three Types of Smart Home Device we Like the Look of
Since the arrival of the Philips Hue and Energenie products at LED Hut, we’ve become a little bit obsessed with smart home technology! Here are three types of smart home product that we like the look of at the moment. Lights … Smart lighting We use lighting for most of the time we are at home, which makes smart lighting...
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May 15 2017 – Alex Nathan
Vintage Light Bulbs: The Reaction on Social Media
The vintage industrial look has been used to great effect in bars, restaurants and now homes for a number of years. Bare walls, utilitarian objects, wood and metal have made the warehouse look fashionable. To make a décor complete every aspect has to conform to the look, including lighting. To create the industrial feel, vintage light bulbs became popular, displayed...
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May 02 2017 – Alex Nathan
Night Lights Save Bedtime
All parents out there have experienced hard nights with their children and dreamt of a hero coming along to save the day. Well, we are here to help! We now supply a selection of the fabulous Star Wars, Marvel and Disney night lights; perfect for the task in hand. Whether they are for your little one's bedroom or your ‘get...
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April 24 2017 – Alex Nathan
The reaction to Philips Hue on social media
Philips Hue is a range of smart lighting products that truly makes your home lighting smart. Being able to change and programme colour and shade, and control it all from your phone and other devices, has really sparked the interest and creativity across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube users. Below are some of our favourites: Shane is loving the range...
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April 11 2017 – Alex Nathan
Six Steps to Stunning Garden Lighting (With Examples)
Investing in garden lighting is a great opportunity to highlight its best features. While during daylight hours you can see everything, good and bad, in the evening the good can literally shine. Here are six steps to attractively lighting your garden this summer: Step 1 – Remember that a little goes a long way Only light your garden’s best features,...
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January 11 2017 – Alex Nathan
Ten Uses Of Battery Powered Floodlights
Floodlights have been around for many years, but as useful as they are they can be limited, as they usually need mains power and fitting to a wall. Battery powered floodlights are far more versatile as they aren’t restricted by mains wiring to power them. Today we’ll look at how adaptable these lights are by showing you our top ten...
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November 15 2016 – Alex Nathan
Shine Bright With LED Xmas Lights
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without LED Xmas Lights and with so much choice at LED Hut there’s no excuse not to deck your halls with our latest seasonal offering.Whatever look you desire this December, wehave it covered. Our strings of 180 fairy lights come in warm white, cool white and multi coloured. The sets come with eight different functions which...
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November 07 2016 – Alex Nathan
What is Hygge Lighting?
Hygge - pronounced hue-guh- is the Danish way of life that’s got everyone talking. The concept is all about embracing cosiness; staying in, snuggling up and making the most of time with family and friends. A crucial part of creating a Hygge feel in your home is getting your lighting right. Lighting can really affect the overall mood of a...
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October 18 2016 – Alex Nathan
Our Guide To Outdoor Lighting This Winter
As we grow closer to winter, darker mornings and shorter days mean it’s the perfect time of year to get your outdoor lighting sorted.The value of lighting outdoor areas shouldn’t be underestimated, aside from the practical reasons for having outside lights you can really enhance a garden or back yard with the right illumination. Our guide to outdoor lighting helps...
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March 01 2016 – Alex Nathan
Who said brains and good looks were exclusive? How LEDs got style
Historically, LED lights were considered the efficient but a little bit ugly alternative to your typical incandescent traditional light bulbs and halogen lamps. They were bulkier, didn’t always fit in standard fixtures and beamed a dull and listless light. That’s all changed now, as design and technology has evolved incredibly in recent years, so replacing halogen with LED is a...
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