Where to get cheap lighting

When you are decorating your home, its the finishing touches that really make the difference. After you've spent time and money getting your right appliances and major furniture, there isn't that much left for these little essentials. Read on for tips for lighting on a budget.

Considerations

Getting lighting that's cheap isn't just about buying cheap lamps and lanterns. You should take the energy that it costs to run your lighting too. Firstly, decide what lighting you want and for where, do you want wall lamps or bathroom lighting? Then, decide on a budget, and don't make it too high. Don't think that because your wall lighting and ceiling lighting are attached to your main electricity supply you won't be able to change its energy output, because you can do so.

Bulbs

Halogen bulbs can easily be converted to cheap electric energy for your indoor lights. The bulbs lighting power is just as great and can often be much brighter. You can try solar lanterns and lamps outdoor for lighting that doesn't use any power at all. This lighting stores energy from the sun, which you can then, use at night to a power romantic and fun garden lighting.

Shopping

To get a bargain on your lighting, there is a variety of things that you can do. Look around your favourite stores and make a note of the styles you like. Stores like Ikea often give you a chance to see how a room would look, it's important to see your lighting in this so that you can decide if you really like it. It's important you do this before you go online. When you do have your list, look on the sites for the stores you visited. Occasionally, online prices are cheaper than those in store and have sales too.

Discount stores

If you don't find any luck here, look for discounted lighting stores like Valuelights.co.uk or Discountlightingdirect.co.uk. They offer quality lighting at really reduced prices. You can also save money on your bulbs, buy them wholesale, you'll have to buy quite a few (at least ten), but they will last for years and it's a great idea to change every bulb in your home to an energy saving one.