Do you know what LED means?

Lately we constantly hear LED light bulbs, LED lamps, products with LED lights, LED, LED, and LED everywhere but… here it’s the $100 million question: WHAT IS LED?

DO YOU KNOW WHAT LED MEANS?

LED stands for LIGHT EMITTING DIODES

LEDs are used to build energy-efficient lighting products that save energy and help protect the environment because they do not contain mercury or lead; therefore, reducing carbon footprint. Also, LEDs last significantly longer (years and years) than incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs.

Here are some of the advantages of LED lamps over traditional light bulbs:

 LEDs use less power; therefore, lower electric bills.

 LED lamps last longer than CFLs; so it is less frequent lamp changing.

 LED lamps produce less heat.

 LEDs do not contain mercury; therefore, there is no risk of environmental contamination.

 No bugs! (LEDs don't attract insects)

LEDs are most the cost-effective replacement bulbs you'll find; which is to say, LEDs save you money and that's the ultimate bottom line.

Now that you know what LED means and its cool advantages over traditional light bulbs, spread the word; tell your peeps, and if you want to know more about LED, come and visit us. After all, we’re in the LED Revolution.

LED Tips for Your Home -Part 3

Bedroom

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Your bedroom needs very little light most of the time. However, practical light levels are needed for cleaning and tasks, and this can be obtained by combining wall lights and discreet overhead lighting that can always be dimmed for ambience.

Good bedside reading lights are essential. This means installing a specific reading light such as a wall-mounted flexible LED as well as a substantial lamp on bedside table.

Keep in mind that LED-powered lamps draw just a few watts but produce lumens of up to 400 while lasting about 50,000 hours – 50 times as long as incandescent lights.

Bathroom

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Bathrooms are becoming more of a place of relaxation, so having lights in niches help to create a mood ambiance.

• A good way to start lighting your bathroom is to connect bathroom lights with a dimmer switch so that you can regulate the level of lights.

• Recessed and overhead lighting has become very popular, especially for bathroom with low ceilings.

• Having a bathroom mirror with dimmable LED lights is another valuable lighting idea since the lights illuminate and help in tasks like brushing the teeth, putting make-up, shaving, etc and since they are dimmable, you can adjust the level of light as your needs.

• Also, you can add colored lighting to your bathroom; it is very effective and creates a sharp contrast. You can do this by inserting colored linear LED (known as RGB, or red, green, blue) behind cantilevered Plexiglas or glass shelves.

Installing LED lighting is definitely a wise idea to help the environment, while saving you money. Visit one of our showrooms and ask our experts to help you incorporate LED in the room of your choice.

LED Tips for Your Home- Part 2

Last week, we talked about LED tips for your foyer and living room. But... what about your kitchen and dining room? 

Do you want to add LED in your kitchen or dining room, but don't know how? Well.. today is your lucky day!!!

Kitchen



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The kitchen is considered the busiest room of the house. In the kitchen, we prepare our meals and also we gather with our family and friends. It is important to have a good lighting in this area; ceiling lights, wall lights and focal-point lighting, such as a dramatic or pretty pendant, will all enhance this special space in which we spend a great deal of time.



Also, installing LED lighting either inside or underneath kitchen cabinets is a very good option. Little LED light fittings or LED lighting strips can now be mounted inside or beneath most kitchen cupboards. This sort of lighting can provide illumination for counter-top work spaces or inside cupboards to provide light for storage spaces. These lights are often sold and installed as segments, which are typically connected together to fit cupboards and counter-tops of diverse sizes.

You can also mount LED lights within kitchen furniture due to their size and power wants. This makes it very easy to install them inside kitchen showcases or cabinetry. This kind of display lighting is terribly well-suited to present stylish dinnerware or various kitchen decorations.


Dining Room


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Your dining room is one of the spaces in the house with more activity. For that reason the way you light your dining room has a direct impact in how it looks and feels. LEDs are perfect to meet the varied demands of your dining room.


Spotlights are an incredible way to add space to your dining room. They produce a vibrant light which makes a room feel larger. Spotlights also help with the practical needs of your dining room too. They create focused light which can be repositioned to where it’s most needed. Dining room lighting must be flexible and spotlights can generate many moods. They will give you a controllable level of lighting, whatever the occasion.


Think about dimmable LEDs to create a more intimate ambiance, but remember people eat with their eyes, so make sure there is enough light to see the food you’ve so lovingly prepared!

If you have glass fronted cabinets to display wine glasses or china, LED strip lighting is a must. Glass, in particular crystal, reflects light beautifully and LEDs will turn a regular cabinet into an eye-catching element.

Very interesting Huh?...Well..stay tuned because next week, our experts will share with you great LED tips for your bedroom and bathroom..