Whether you own a home or a business, it’s always a good idea to cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint, both of which can be done by using LED lights whose average life span is 50,000 hours. This means that even if you keep the light on 24 hours, which is probably not likely, you still won’t have to change the light bulb for six years. During that time, you’re likely to go through 40-50 incandescents. So get creative using the following LED lighting tips and transform your home or business:
- Get Creative with Light Fixtures. There are a number of light shades available on the market. You can get Victorian style lamps for your garden or Chinese paper lanterns for your patio. Indoors, you can invest in stained glass lampshades or table lamps with cloth shades. No matter what kind of fixtures you opt for, you can fit them with LED bulbs. This way, your lighting will be practical as well as aesthetically pleasing.
- Adjust the Brightness. Depending on what you’re using the light for, it’s important to have the right amount of brightness or dimness. If you’re working on a project which involves drawing and accuracy, you probably want to have very bright lights. On the other hand, if you want to create a romantic environment or just chill out by yourself in the bathtub, you’ll want dim lights. Candles are great, of course, but they produce a lot of heat. LED lights, on the other hand, save energy and are not too bright. If necessary, you can even invest in dimmable lights and adjust their brightness depending on the occasion.
- Play with Light and Shade. Recessed lighting can create a very pretty effect by throwing light only in a certain area. Plus, you also get light shades which can direct your light in one direction or the other. By installing a bright light but covering it up partly with a shade, you create mood lighting reminiscent of the Italian painter Caravaggio who was known for his stark contrasts. Play around with this idea until you get the effect you were looking for.
So whether you’re trying to light up your home or your workplace, you can get a little creative with the use of lamps, chandeliers and other light fixtures. Contact us for more tips on using LED lights to create the effects you desire.
