Some of The Most Commonly Asked Lighting Questions

The lighting used in any room of the home is not just important for vision but can be used to create any required ambience and meet specific activity requirements. Some of the most common lighting queries posed nowadays in the UK include:

What is LED lighting?

Light-emitting diode (LED) lighting is the cost-efficient lighting increasingly replacing traditional incandescent and fluorescent lighting. The principal reason this lighting is so effective is that LED bulbs can use up to 90% less electricity than other types. LED lights also emit less heat than traditional light bulbs. You can buy light fixtures with LEDs already fitted, and many of these cannot be replaced. Alternatively, it's possible to retrofit LED bulbs into existing fittings and lamps.

Which light bulbs are most energy-efficient?

LED light bulbs have extended lifespans and are also the most energy effective forms of lighting on the market today. One LED can have a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, and consumers experience cost savings of between 80% and 90% after fitting LED bulbs throughout the home.

Can LED light bulbs be recycled?

LEDs don't have any mercury content at all, this makes them easier to recycle and dispose of than any other form of lighting.

How can I use light to create a warm and welcoming ambience in the home?

The lighting fitted in any room of the home can create the bright, white ambience needed for focused activity and work, or the warm environment that's most conducive to relaxation. What you need to do is follow traditional lighting techniques to build the homely atmosphere needed. For example, floor lamps and table lamps, and coloured reflectors on shades will all work to create pools of lighting, welcoming zones in the home, or the shadow-free zones needed for reading and writing. Opting for dimmable lighting is one of the best ways to create different light effects when needed. Brighter light is emitted by bulbs with higher wattages, and coloured light bulbs can create an extremely effective look for interiors and exteriors.

What lights are best for kitchens?

LED strip lights can be an extremely practical lighting solution for kitchens, as they are available in a variety of designs, and can also be used for plinths, downlighting, and much more. Many people opt for different lighting effects in kitchens. Ideally, you want to have the ability to create the bright and shadow-free environment needed for cooking and cleaning tasks and also flick a couple of switches for a more atmospheric look that's ideal for entertaining. The lights you choose can open up your kitchen and make it seem more spacious, but could also help build the cosy, casual dining environment needed when guests are expected.

Which kind of lighting is best for makeup?

Warm, white LED lighting is perfect for applying makeup in cloudy conditions and at night. The white LED lights are only just behind natural light when it comes to makeup application, that's because white light has a closer resemblance to the natural light colour spectrum.

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