Lighting the home is a big task. Though it may seem like a top light in each room is enough, there are many lighting styles and layering forms that can completely change how a room looks. Certain areas of a room, however, require more lighting than others. We are talking, of course, about the dark […]
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Adding Value to Your Home with the Perfect Lighting
If you are trying to sell your home, it’s important to learn that the most important feature, in terms of aesthetics at least, is good lighting. Whenever people view your home, it will be the first thing they comment on. There are many reasons why lighting plays a crucial role in adding value to your […]
Keep Warm While Reducing Energy over Winter
It’s that wonderful time of year! The leaves are falling, our days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air. Some of you may have already reached for the thermostat, but what about those bills? Using energy doesn’t come cheap, and we can’t ignore the impact it has on our planet. There are […]
How to light your home during winter
After a long, enjoyable summer, we are finally preparing for falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and woolly jumpers. Something else we will be met with is shorter days, which is why making the most out of the light we have access to is imperative for keeping a cosy home. But how can you light your […]
Create a stylish Basement with these Lighting Tips
The main issue with renovating the basement is the lack of natural light that is essential for waking up a room. You may be fortunate enough to have a walk-out area or a small window, but chances are you don’t have much natural light to work with. This is when artificial lighting comes in to […]
Create the perfect Evening Mood with Hidden Lighting around the Home
Lighting plays a crucial role in any home design. However, some of you may not want your lighting to overshadow the overall design. We have discussed layered lighting in many of our previous blog posts, but how can you create subtle lighting in the evening that serves a purpose? Here are some ways you can […]
ABM Electrical Wholesale is proud to sell Aico Smoke Alarms!
When it comes to keeping your home as safe as possible, we believe you need the best products available. This is something ABM Electrical Wholesale aims to provide for all customers. In terms of fire safety, we take pride in the fact that we can offer you a variety of products from the Aico smoke […]
ABM Collingwood – Tuesday 13th August
Lighting provides more than just function. It plays a vital role in styling the home too! If your latest home renovation project requires stylish lighting that doesn’t compromise on efficiency, then ABM and Collingwood Lighting are here to help. […]
How to Choose Lighting for your Colour Scheme
The lighting we choose in our homes can have a huge impact on the way we perceive colour. This is because it is created by the way objects react to specific wavelengths of light and is known as metamerism. No colour is truly definite as any type of light can affect our perception. When considering […]
How to Create the Perfect Reading Nook
Having time to unwind is a necessity these days, especially if you live an incredibly busy life. If we dedicate areas in the home for peace and quiet, it can help prevent burnout. A reading nook is a fantastic solution. It’s a place where you can completely shut off from the rest of the world […]