Sometimes, Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL) and Light Emitting Diodes (LED) don't give off the same light as traditional lighting because certain models can
glow in odd colors or appear too bright or dim. Here are some tips to avoid these common energy efficient lighting issues.
- Avoid dim bulbs by purchasing bulbs with higher lumens. For example,
a 60 Watt (W) incandescent bulb should be replaced with an energy
saving lightbulb with at least 800 lumens.
- Choose lighting with a higher Color Rendering Index (CRI) to avoid unflattering light.
- Avoid weird light colors by choosing the right Kelvin (K)
number - higher K numbers mean cooler colored light. Warm, incandescent
light is about 2700 Kelvins.
- Double check the bulb is actually suitable for the fixture this can avoid early burn out. If bulb does burn out early, make sure you send it back to the
manufacturer or retailer.
Our boutique
DesignerEco has a small selection of lighting listed. Check them out and remember to include the CFL bulbs or design in the LEDs.
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