by Caroline Van Wouwe | Jun 26, 2015 | Lighting tips and advice, Technical tips
Did you just have a spontaneous flashback to maths tests in sixth form when you saw this diagram? Well, you are not alone because Light Distribution Curves can be quite a headache for most people. Fortunately you can always rely on dmlights for assistance. In this...
by Steven Roziers | Aug 4, 2014 | Technical tips
On our blog, we discuss all aspects of light, going from trendy fixtures over interior inspiration and even light art. But what is light exactly? This question looks deceivingly simple, the answer on the other hand is quite complex. We put on our white lab coat and...
by Steven Roziers | Mar 12, 2014 | Lighting tips and advice, Technical tips
The opening angle (also called angle of aperture or radiation angle) is the extent to which the light of a light source is spread. The opening angle is therefore expressed in terms of degrees. An opening angle is always measured on a light source, and not on the...
by Caroline Van Wouwe | Feb 21, 2014 | Lighting tips and advice, Technical tips
E27, E14, GU10, GU5.3,… all types of lamp fittings. When you’re out to buy a new bulb and you’re not really sure which fitting it is you need, you might as well head straight back home. That’s why we’re going to try to explain some of the...
by Steven Roziers | Feb 5, 2014 | Lighting tips and advice, Technical tips
Outdoor lighting provides a beautiful, aesthetic extension of your interior. Floodlights or spotlights focussing on the outer wall can create an extraordinary atmosphere around your home. Different results can be obtained by varying the distance between the spotlights...
by Caroline Van Wouwe | Sep 23, 2013 | Lighting tips and advice, Technical tips
When purchasing a light chances are you will encounter several unfamiliar terms. Abbreviations and terms which are frequently used in the lighting industry may sound like Chinese to outsiders. That is why we have listed a number of frequently used lighting terms and...