As with any new technology, smart lighting can seem daunting at first, but it's actually quite simple to set up. Our Beginners' Guide to Smart Lighting will have you up and running in no time!

Follow these 5 steps to create a garden that is perfect for entertaining and has added security and safety.

We've put together 7 hacks to help you create a bathroom that’s functional, versatile and decorative.

Just like you’d draw up a blueprint before constructing a building’s walls, it’s important to plan your entire lighting design before you start installing downlights. Too many downlights can make a room feel cold and sterile, while installing them in the wrong spot can create annoying shadows. That’s why we recommend starting with a lighting plan that includes a mix of downlights, pendants and lamps, which gives you more control over how a room looks and feels.

Beacon Lighting was excited to be lighting partners with the creative ladies at Three Birds Renovations as they took on the task of transforming a rundown river shack, complete with caravan, into the ultimate modern weekender.

As Australia’s lighting specialists, Beacon Lighting knows the important role lighting plays in making your home feel warm and inviting. Unfortunately, far too often, we’re seeing homes lit with a million downlights that while, functional, are far from fashionable. So if you want to avoid creating a space that looks and feels more like an office space or a dental surgery, take note of what not to do!

Any lighting that is specifically used for things like reading, studying, grooming, cooking and preparing meals is considered task lighting. While different light sources can be used such as a table, floor or desk lamp, a pendant, recessed or track lighting, there are a few tricks to making sure the light is in the best spot.

Thoughtfully positioned outdoor lighting can prolong the enjoyment of an outdoor space and transform it into a year-round entertaining oasis.

Once again power costs look set to soar, and given that another summer scorcher is on the way, staying cool with air conditioning can be an expensive exercise.