Finding the right light source to match your decor can be tricky. After all, the lighting in a home is powerful. It's more than the look of a lamp or light fixture. The source light can affect your mood, energy, sleep quality. It can even impact how good the floors and tiles look in your home!
Before choosing lamps or fixtures for a room, consider the lighting needs. Will you need overall ambient lighting, task lighting, accent lighting, or a combination?
The second big decision about lighting is the type of light bulbs you want to use.
Halogen bulbs emit white light and are the closest to natural daylight. However, the color of objects under this kind of light is sharper. Halogen lights work well under cabinets and in pendant or pocket lights.
Fluorescent lighting is blueish and harsh, and tends to work best in areas like garages, basements, and attics.
However, compact fluorescent bulbs are not like standard fluorescent lighting. These bulbs can be used in place of incandescent bulbs and last 10x longer. Be aware that they contain trace amounts of mercury and should be recycled rather than thrown in the trash.
Incandescent bulbs have traditionally been the most common type. These warm, inviting lights compliment skin tones; however, they are not particularly energy efficient and are being phased out in many areas.
LED lights are long-lasting and extremely energy efficient. In fact, here are 21 Tips for LED Lighting in Your Home.
Your Flooring Consultant,
Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160
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