SCOTLAND’S biggest and brightest lighting
centre has just opened a new showroom in the North
East.
Cotterell Light Centres opened last weekend on
the North Tyne Industrial Estate, opposite the
Benton Asda.
The 10,000 sq ft showroom features a vast array
of both traditional and modern lighting, sourced
for every room with well-known designer names
such as Philippe Starke, and Castiglioni from
Flos.
You’ll find everything from contemporary
hand-blown Murano glass pendants to exquisite
Czechoslovakian crystal chandeliers; from intricate
reproduction Tiffany glass designs to exclusive
jewel-like coloured fused glass wall lights individually
signed by French artist Clarisse Dutraive.
Co-owner Lorraine Cotterell said: “We visit
trade shows around the world to bring our customers
the very latest in lighting for both indoors and
outdoors. We’ve got everything to suit all
budgets from top quality Italian designer lamps
to voile fabric shades.”
Also available is a good range of LED lights,
which can be recessed into floors or walls, or
fibre optics which can be even used to create
the Milky Way on your bedroom ceiling! Cable track
light systems can be tailored to customers specifications
and there is also a children’s section and
Christmas lights.
The extensive lighting on display is enhanced
by an eclectic range of furniture and quirky accessories
forming several room sets. These include chocolate
leather sofas and chairs, leather table lamps,
driftwood dining sets, hand-carved footstools,
and original batik wall hangings from Thailand,
to name but a few. There’s even a conservatory
displaying ceiling fans.
But most importantly, customers can be assured
that all staff are fully trained to offer expert
guidance when it comes to choosing lighting, especially
those tricky areas such as the bathroom, kitchen
and garden. A home consultancy service is available
for larger projects so clients can integrate their
lighting ideas at the earliest possible stage.
Cotterell Light Centres also works extensively
with interior designers and trade customers such
as builders, architects and electricians and can
offer trade packages and commercial consultancy.
Tel Cotterell Light Centres, North Tyne Industrial
Estate, Benton, Tyne & Wear on: (0191) 266-8883
or visit the website at www.cotterell-lightcentres.com.
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DESIGN TIPS*Ideally
thought should be given to the overall lighting
scheme at the earliest stage of decorating to
allow for the correct wiring to be put in place
for wall lights, picture lights, floor and skirting
lighting, recessed downlights etc.
Lighting is not the finishing touch to be thought
about at the end of the project.
*Most rooms are used for a number of different
functions and you should keep this in mind when
choosing lighting for a room and keep it as flexible
as possible.
*The colour of the room, paint finishes and soft
furnishings will affect light levels as darker
walls soak up the light. The height of your ceiling
is also an important consideration and will affect
what styles and options are available.
*There are certain regulations in relation to
bathroom lighting. Cotterell Light Centres staff
are trained to give you the correct advice and
there is a large selection of lighting suitable
for bathrooms including the newly much more affordable
LED technology for bathroom floors - or even in
the bath.
Watch out as certain regulations apply when lighting
the kitchen and bathroom. Be prepared to seek
advice.
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