A lighting fixture will only be as efficient as the bulb you place in it. But a visit to the lighting aisle can be overwhelming due to the variety of sizes, shapes and designs available. We spoke with Lights Fantastic’s former president, Jon Sayah, to clarify the details of what to keep in mind. Additionally local experts on design discuss their opinions about the most effective bulbs and the most inventive ways to integrate lighting. Thomas Edison wishes.
“It used to be a house had 100 recessed down lights, but now you can do so much more than that,” Sayah says. He points to the advances made by the technological advancements in LED lighting. These include beams that are integrated into the walls of houses as well as strips for wayfinding that are embedded in floorings, tapes of LED that is hidden behind the drywall of closets and bathrooms mirrors that can be illuminated. It is important to understand there is only one thing that’s been changed in technology is not necessarily the process, Sayah says. The room will always need the right mix of general lighting and accent lighting as well as task lighting.
LED lighting is less harsh and adaptable. This characteristic gives the home the appearance of a home in the best way.
“The more chilly the color is, the warmer the light and the more comfortable and cozy it will feel. This is the reason why amber light bulbs are perfect for lighting the night in a stairwell like. As you move up your spectrum, it grows brighter and more blue. This is great for getting up and going back to work,” Sayah says.
The past was when homeowners could select either a cool or warm white bulbs. However, today, smart LED lighting offers more options. “You can still dim for less or more light,” Sayah says, “but now you can change the coolness or warmness of a bulb as well.”