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Lighting · September 1, 2021

Best Lighting Options To Have in Your Home

Lighting is essential in homes. It can create ambience, accentuate a room’s features, and ensure the space is safe to navigate at night. But did you know there are different types of light? Each type has its benefits, from your standard overhead lights to lamps, chandeliers, or even more unique options like pendant lights on the ceiling. This blog post will go over some of the best lighting options to have in your home.

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LED Bulbs

LED light bulbs are an excellent option for your home, and they come in many shapes, colours, sizes. They also have different lighting options with the bulb itself, such as dimmable or not, warm colour light or cool white. So it’s important to know what type of LED you want to pair well with the lighting in your home.

You can use many other types of lights to either brighten or darken your home, but they must match well together, so there is harmony throughout your space. If you’re unsure about what LED bulbs are best for your home, then you can always look at store lighting options to get a feel and get the type of lights you want.

Last but not least, LED bulbs come in various shapes and sizes, so you can get the exact match that will work best for your home. Some examples of LED lamps are A-shape with lights on the side or top of it, E14/E27 shape, which is standard bulb size without any extra features built into them like bright light or dimming, candle base, which is suitable for chandeliers and overhead lighting.

Fluorescent Bulbs 

Fluorescent bulbs are energy-efficient lighting options that can help you save money on your monthly utility bills without sacrificing the amount of light emitted. Fluorescent lamps come in various forms and colours to suit any kind of interior space, unlike most traditional lighting such as incandescent. 

Fluorescent light is more focused and intense than incandescent or halogen lighting. In other words, you can direct where the fluorescent bulbs are facing to focus on a specific area of your home rather than having them emit an unfocused glow around the entire room.

Fluorescent lights also last much longer than their traditional counterparts because they don’t generate as much heat. Heat is a prominent cause of incandescent bulb failure, so eliminating it by using energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs will significantly increase their lifespan and save you money on replacement costs in the long run.

CFLs 

CFLs are a better option for lighting because of the amount of money you will save on your electricity bills over time. In addition, they require less energy than incandescent bulbs, which means that they are easier on both the environment and your wallet. Finally, you can use these lights for pretty much anything around the house, which is another excellent reason to consider them.

Halogen Bulbs 

The first thing to consider when looking to improve lighting in your home is what kind of mood you want. Do you want a bright, cheery atmosphere? If so, then halogen bulbs should be high on your list of considerations. Halogens provide bright and white light, but they don’t emit much heat, making them a great option if you are concerned with your home’s temperature. 

Halogen bulbs emit bright, white light while staying cool to the touch – making them an ideal choice for kitchens or living rooms. They are also much more durable than incandescent and CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps).

Incandescent Bulbs

The classic, old-fashioned incandescent light bulb is still popular today. This is because they are pretty cheap and easy to find all around the world. A good thing about them is that they do not use too much electricity compared to other bulbs such as CFL or LED ones.

The classic incandescent light bulb has a lifespan of about 1000 hours on average – which might seem like quite much until you remember that modern fluorescent ones can last for over 20 000 hours on average. 

Conclusion

You can get great results with an assortment of lighting options in your home. If you are looking for a lot of light, go for bright ceiling lights and lamps. For low-light areas, consider using table or floor lamps instead. When it comes to colour schemes, pick fixtures that match the surrounding décor to not look out of place. Also, keep in mind that lighting is not just for aesthetics. Good lighting can also help improve the look of your home by adding a certain warmth and glow to it.

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