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World Sleep Day – How Lightwave Can Help Your Sleep?

Whether it’s in your nature to put family first, or you’re squeezing in extra hours at work, it turns out the first thing we are ready to sacrifice is our sleep. We neglect to put ourselves first and forget that our wellbeing and quality of life can be impacted. According to the Philips Global Sleep […] Read

Will Saved £45 on His Energy Bill and You Could Too

Annoyed about your energy bill increasing? Running out of sweaters and blankets to layer? Feeling like there’s nothing you can do to change that? Most of us are feeling the impact of increasing energy prices, our wallets even more so. You might think that you have no power over how to save energy at home, […] Read

Why Should You Consider Smart Home Technology During Your Next Renovation?

In a recent Renovation survey conducted by Lightwave*77% of respondents felt smarter solutions could be integrated into the home to build greater convenience. In addition, many considered monitoring energy consumption, improving fire safety and saving money were important motivations for undertaking home renovations. With this in mind, let’s take a look at three of the […] Read

Futurebuild 2022: What Will The Buildings Of The Future Look Like?

Futurebuild 2022 is an exhibition held at London ExCel, from the 1st to the 3rd of March, showcasing 300 companies, all leading pioneers in their sectors, and connecting them to more than 20,000 visitors. From digital construction and intelligent buildings, to manufacturing natural building materials and sustainable sourcing, it is clear that the future is […] Read

Lightwave Labs: What is Futureproofing and Why is it Important?

Technology advances quickly, and sometimes it’s hard to keep pace with innovation. Here in the UK, the average consumer upgrades their mobile phone every 2½ years and according to Michael Gartenburg from Gartner research “meaningful changes in gadget technology tend to happen every three to four years.” Futureproofing in technology is when a product or […] Read

Half Term Holidays in Your Smart Home

The February half-term holidays are upon us and children are delighted by the prospect of a whole week off school! Invariably after the initial excitement of being at home wears off, the familiar phrase of ‘”I’m bored” is bound to be heard. In this post, we will help you avert holiday boredom with a touch […] Read

How to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day Mood with Lightwave

Turn the Lights Down Low n’ Slow It is no secret that lighting decides the atmosphere of a room. On a day as romantic as Valentine’s Day, make sure to really paint your loved one in a golden hue. Your smart home is a capable companion when it comes to slowly dimming the lights with […] Read

How You Can Build Eco-Friendly Homes with Lightwave

In recent years, the environmental impact of our collective actions has been highlighted in the media. The world we live in is precious, and it’s an immense task to preserve it for future generations. Our homes are one thing that we can pass from one generation of the family to the next. Happily, thanks to […] Read

Blue Monday 2022 – How Lightwave Can Help

So, the fun and excitement of the festive season are over for another year. January brings short days and cold nights. It’s no wonder that many people experience a bout of the January blues. The third Monday in January is famous for being known as Blue Monday, as it is thought to be the most […] Read

Electrical Wholesale Partnership: Barnet Electrical Mart

Tim Dorow was 18 years old when he started as a storeman for Barnet Electrical Mart, that was twenty years ago. Tim is now Manager of the successful North London electrical wholesaler, known more familiarly to local contractors as BEM. From the beginning BEM was one of the very first stockists of Lightwave products going […] Read