Lumineux Lighting

02/09/2026

Contractors: are customers asking more of you today than they were five years ago?

Is being a good installer still enough? 👀

Customers aren't just asking electrical contractors to fit products anymore.
Increasingly, they're asking:

“What would you recommend?”

And that's an important change.

As buildings become smarter and technology becomes more complex, contractors are increasingly becoming trusted advisers — helping customers understand performance, reliability, energy consumption, maintenance and long-term value.

In Episode 08 of In A Different Light, Nathan asks whether the electrical contractor's role is changing — and what that could mean for the industry.

🎥 Watch Episode 08.

Then tell us what you think 👇

26/08/2026

What does good lighting actually look like? 💡

It sounds like a simple question.

But when lighting is done really well, you probably don't notice the light fittings at all.

You notice how the space feels.

Good lighting isn't simply about making somewhere brighter. Too much light can be just as uncomfortable as too little.

It's about creating the right balance — reducing glare, putting light where it's actually needed and creating spaces where people can feel comfortable, confident and safe.

In Episode 07 of In A Different Light, Nathan explores why good lighting should always start by understanding the people using a space and what they need from it.

Because the right lighting for a classroom isn't necessarily right for a warehouse, care home or office.

🎥 Watch Episode 07 below.

And we'd love to know what you think:
When you walk into a well-lit space, what makes it feel right?

24/08/2026

Break the habit.

The lighting industry doesn't move forward by choosing the same products it's always chosen.

It moves forward by choosing better.

Meet APEX – the new bulkhead from Lumineux.

Designed with the flexibility wholesalers want to stock and the simplicity contractors want to install, APEX combines selectable wattage, 3CCT, emergency options and fast installation in one dependable solution.

Whether you're stocking the shelves or specifying the next project, it's time to look at bulkheads differently.

Break the habit. Choose APEX.

Available now from Lumineux.

19/08/2026

💡 IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT | Episode 06

Are we designing buildings for people… or just regulations?

Every commercial building has to meet regulations.

But is meeting the minimum requirement enough?

The buildings we create influence how people work, learn, recover, shop and interact every single day. Lighting isn't just about compliance—it's about creating environments that are safer, more comfortable and better for the people using them.

In the latest episode of In A Different Light, Nathan explores why putting people first can lead to better buildings and better outcomes.

Because great design isn't just measured by what the regulations say.

It's measured by how a space makes people feel and perform.

🎥 Watch Episode 06 below.

Do you think we're designing buildings with people at the heart of every decision, or are regulations driving too much of the conversation?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

12/08/2026

💡 IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT | Episode 05

Is buying on price actually costing more?

When it comes to lighting, it's easy to focus on the number on the quotation.

But is the cheapest option really the one that saves the most money?

Once you consider energy consumption, maintenance, reliability and product lifespan, the true cost of a lighting installation can look very different.

In the latest episode of In A Different Light, Nathan explores why more businesses are looking beyond purchase price and focusing instead on long-term value.

Because sometimes, spending a little more today can save considerably more tomorrow.

🎥 Watch Episode 05 below.

What matters most to you when choosing lighting – price, quality, reliability or long-term value?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

12/08/2026

Even when the sun takes a break… performance doesn’t. 🌑

Today, millions of people will be looking up as the solar eclipse passes across Europe.

We thought it was the perfect day to shine a little light on something else.

APEX. Built to perform.

Ready to break the habit?

👉 Discover APEX: https://www.lumineux.co.uk/shop/category/bulkheads-apex-219

11/08/2026

Every space in a school has a different job to do and the lighting needs to work with it.

From classrooms and corridors to sports halls, workshops and outdoor areas, Lumineux offers lighting solutions designed for the different demands of education environments.

Our Education Lighting Guide makes it simple to explore the right products for different areas, while helping you consider performance, efficiency and the requirements of the space.

One site. Many different spaces. One lighting partner.

Take a look at the guide here 👇
http://www.lumineux.co.uk/r/u2u

05/08/2026

💡 IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT | Episode 04

Why is lighting still one of the last things considered?

Every building depends on lighting.

From offices and warehouses to schools, hospitals and retail spaces, it's something people rely on every single day.

Yet despite the impact it has on safety, wellbeing, productivity and energy efficiency, lighting is often one of the final conversations during a project.

Why?

In Episode 04 of In A Different Light, our Technical Director, Nathan, explores why lighting deserves to be considered much earlier in the design process—and how doing so can lead to better outcomes for contractors, designers and, ultimately, the end user.

Good lighting does far more than simply help us see.
It helps create safer, more comfortable and more efficient environments for everyone who uses a building.
We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Do you think lighting gets the attention it deserves during a project, or is it still treated as an afterthought?

Join the conversation in the comments.

04/08/2026

Your project deserves more than just a lighting quote.

The right lighting design can reduce installation time, lower running costs and deliver better performance for years to come.

At Lumineux, our experienced lighting design team works with contractors, consultants and facilities managers across the UK to create compliant, cost-effective lighting schemes that work.

✔ FREE Lighting Design
✔ Reliable UK Stock
✔ Fast Turnaround
✔ Expert Technical Support

📩 Get in touch today and let us help bring your next project to life.

23/07/2026

🎥 Introducing In A Different Light

The lighting industry is changing faster than ever. New technology, new legislation, new expectations... but sometimes the biggest challenge is simply making sense of it all.

That's why we've launched In A Different Light.

Every week, our Technical Director, Nathan, shares a short video exploring the topics that matter most to electrical contractors, wholesalers, consultants, facilities managers and anyone working within the industry.

No sales pitch.
No buzzwords.
Just honest conversations, practical insights and real opinions from someone who works in the industry every day.

Whether it's smart buildings, emergency lighting, sustainability, legislation or the future of our industry, we hope these videos get people thinking and maybe even spark a few conversations along the way.

🎬 You can watch the full series here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHVUjwBF0fPY

If you enjoy an episode, we'd really appreciate a Like, Comment or Share. It all helps us reach more people within the industry.

Welcome to In A Different Light – Lumineux's thought leadership series exploring the ideas, technologies and challenges shaping modern lighting. Hosted by Na...