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Are you ready to update your lighting but not sure how to get started? Follow these 5 easy steps to select lighting for your space like a design professional.

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Get creative in your outdoor space with this garden lighting guide.

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From ambient to task lighting, discover how the right choices can elevate your renovation from functional to exceptional.

Follow our simple tips on choosing the right lights and fans to bring your space to life.

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

Join us as we congratulate Jimmy and Tam on their win and revisit the stunning rooms this season.

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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!

Thinking of installing downlights in your home? We’ve put together a guide to help you make the right choices for your space.

Learn how you can recreate these brilliant lighting techniques used by The Block teams in your own home.

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All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

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Join us as we travel back to each room reveal and inspire you with tips to transform your own space.

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Fans are a practical addition to every home, but they can also add a level of sophistication to each room with the right design.

Kitchen Week is always a blockbuster on The Block, and this year the teams went all in.

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

Looking for inspiration for your bedroom lighting? Here are a few dreamy ideas to explore.

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.

There is an art to choosing the perfect table lamp, so before you go shopping, take note of these tips our interiors team have put together.

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We’ve broken down the ‘science’ of globes to help you understand how and why you should choose different colours for different applications.

In this blog, Ania Forster, Creative Director of Zephyr and Stone, shares her top bedroom lighting tips and tricks, and reveals one of her secrets for creating that interior-designed look in your home.

Aimee Stanton - known as The Lady Tradie - has built her work and family life around flexibility so she can say with confidence that she does, in fact, have it all.

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Style your bathroom to perfection with these stunning and functional lighting ideas.

Updating your bathroom this year? Whether you're just adding vanity lights or restyling the entire space, our beautiful bathroom ideas will inspire!

Follow these tips to choose the right lighting for the hallways and staircases in your home.

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All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

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All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

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Caetlin Cresswell, Lighting Designer from our Osborne Park store gives you some expert lighting tips.

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When it comes to choosing the right ceiling fan, size really does matter. And bigger isn't always better. We've put together 5 tips to help you choose the perfect ceiling fan for your home.

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Convert your ordinary outdoor spaces into attractive and functional zones with these top lighting ideas.

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Ceiling fans come in a variety of different shapes, sizes and blade counts. This guide explains the differences between each ceiling fan type and their benefits.

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Although often overlooked, strip lighting is a flexible and customisable way to add a warm glow, especially in places where traditional light globes can’t fit. We're sharing 15 of our favourite ways to use strip lighting to brighten your home.

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Design your kitchen lighting to suit all of life's occasions with our top tips!

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We’ve put together six clever lighting hacks to transform even the dullest room in your home into a bright, beautiful space.

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Inspired by the sand flats of the Australian Tanami Desert, the Tanimi range of architectural lights are a testament to the untamed beauty of the outback, carefully crafted to bring the essence of the desert into your home. Some products hold significant meaning to our designers. Scott Robinson, the Product Innovation Director here at Beacon, took a journey through the eastern sand flats of the Tanami desert and came back to work inspired. The vast expanse of the desert, where rugged rocks and vibrant colours paint a picture of raw beauty.

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Your living room is often a much loved space that needs to accomodate a variety of activities. Plan your living room lighting using our top tips to create the right atmosphere for every occasion.

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

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It can be difficult to find the right fit, so we’ve put together a definitive guide to help you choose the perfect ceiling fan.

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The blockheads delivered their master bedroom and walk-in wardrobe in Week 4 of the Block 2025. How did they fare?

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

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All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

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The blockheads delivered their main ensuites in Week 3 of the Block 2025. How did they fare?

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Follow our simple tips on choosing the right lights and fans to bring your space to life.

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Air purifiers help remove pollen, smells, smoke, mould and other nasties from your home. Discover their benefits and how they work to clean the air.

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The right lighting used the right way can benefit your health, so learn how to control it and make it work for you.

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Come with us as we reflect on an innovative year of lighting design, plus a sneak peek at what's to come in 2024.

See our ultimate ceiling fan guide for the latest trends and tips to keep your home cool in 2021. Melanie Smith, our Lighting Design Assistant Manager covers all your ceiling fan questions!

Light globes can seem confusing when we don’t know much about them, but it’s important to understand how they impact your energy usage if you want your home to be more sustainable.

Follow these easy tips to recreate these stunning ideas at home.

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

Create a beautiful interior space using lamps and our 5 easy styling tips.

Need some inspiration for your kitchen lighting? Here are 5 unmissable lighting ideas to transform your space.

Follow our simple tips on choosing the right lights and fans to bring your space to life.

Make the outside of your home look as good as the inside with a few tips and inspiration from The Block.

The newest lighting looks we're loving from My Reno Rules

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

We loved this week’s living and dining reveals on The Block, where the teams proved that great lighting is not always about the fixture itself, but the atmosphere it creates.

Make This The Year You Expand Your Trade Business

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2024

All the latest lighting looks from Dream Home 2024

Follow these simple tips to maximise your small space while making it look stylish like The Block.

All the latest lighting looks from The Block 2023

This season, our Winter Living collection offers a stunning array of lighting solutions that do more than just brighten a room; they infuse spaces with a cosy ambiance – perfect for the colder months.

Cast yourself in a better light with better fixtures in your bathroom and our expert tips for choosing vanity lighting.