lighting

  1. Derriford Hospital Building Lighting

    Enhancing the Exterior Ambiance of Plymouth Derriford Hospital: With BT Chroma 800 RGBL

    June 15, 2023
    Blog

    Plymouth Derriford Hospital recently undergone a makeover with a new, colourful lighting design thanks to Essential Supplies. Learn more about his illumination project.

  2. Fairy Light Canopy

    How to Create a Spectacular Canopy with Fairy Lights

    August 12, 2022
    How-to Articles, Blog

    Ever wondered how to create an outdoor walkway fairy light canopy or a central fairy light canopy? Whether it’s a Marquee Roof or an Arched Walkway, look no further as this blog contains everything you need to know about creating your dream lighting set-up.

  3. What Lamps for my Lighting Fixtures

    Which Lamp is Best for my Lighting Fixture?

    June 06, 2022
    How-to Articles, Blog

    Need some advice about the right lamps for your lighting? This blog should cover all your questions about our bulbs / lamps, their fixtures and everything in between. We’ll also give you some inspiration for your indoor and outdoor lighting.

  4. Pubs, Bars and Restaurants

    Pubs, Bars, Restaurants, Beer Gardens – Creating that outdoor areas.

    July 30, 2021
    Blog
    The re-opening of the hospitality and events sector after Corona virus lock down is likely to see an increase in outside areas. The future will be entertainment in a beer garden, marquee or even in your own garden at home. Read more about how restaurants and bars are adapting.
  5. Manchester Kampus Illumination with Festoon Lighting

    Essential Supplies illuminate Manchester’s Kampus

    April 14, 2020
    News Articles
    Kampus is a £250 million new garden neighbourhood in Manchester city centre. Once home to Manchester Metropolitan University, the site has been transformed into apartments secret streets, gardens and terraces, restaurants and bars. 
  6. Threatre Royal Plymouth illuminated at night

    Case Study: The Theatre Royal

    March 02, 2020
    News Articles, Case Studies
    We looked at the Theatre Royal project, to light the exterior wall surfaces in addition to their existing projection. Essential Supplies looked to improve the visibility of the theatre as well as creating something eye catching.
  7. Fairly Lights in a Marquee

    Magical ways to light up your life with fairy lights

    February 24, 2020
    Blog
    Sparkly, twinkly, luminescence – fairy lights are mesmerising. Traditionally, they’re used to bling up a party spaces especially in December, but these sparkly beauties are not just for Christmas. 
  8. Essential Supplies Products

    Essential Supplies. Who are we?

    February 06, 2020
    News Articles, Blog
    We’ve been around for over 21 years and have steadily grown in to one of the top companies in the UK for the supply and manufacture of lighting, electrical, rigging and audio products.
  9. Event Electrics, Lighting & PAT Testing Training

    Event Electrics, Lighting & PAT Testing Training

    February 20, 2018
    How-to Articles, News Articles, Blog
    Chris Blackler our Production Manager has been up and down the country running day courses in Event Electrics and PAT Testing and about to do an Event Lighting course.
  10. Rainbow of coloured filament LEDS

    Rainbow of Colours. Our New Range of LED Filament Bulbs

    February 19, 2018
    Blog
    First things first …. staff update … Sad to be saying good bye to Chloe, she will be greatly missed by us all and I am sure by you our customer.
  11. Event Lighting

    Event Lighting Training

    January 16, 2018
    How-to Articles
    Learn about event lighting from the professionals.