Proper Ways to Design with LED Lights

LED (Light Emitting Diodes) have become the most popular method of lighting. At first, people were fascinated with the level of energy-efficiency, i.e. the savings made, but the development of production technology has also led to a much wider range of products available, thus increasing the number of design opportunities. Though it’s true that they usually cost more to buy than traditional lights, LEDs quickly pay themselves off with greater savings and longer life.

Exterior design ideas

LED lights can be built into the outer walls to provide discreet illumination. Also, they can be installed on the sides or right through the middle of pathways or driveways. This would be not only aesthetically pleasing, but would also save you the trouble and expenses of installing strong outdoor lighting.

If you have a patio, why not consider decorating its fence with multi colored or color-changing lights to make the patio stand out. Similarly, if you have a pool in your backyard, blue LED lighting would give it an amazing marine blue color, which would be particularly attractive when you decide to have a swim in the moonlight.

For those of you who pride on your lawn, trees and flowers, it might be a good idea to consider highlighting the round areas around the trees. If you install color-changing lights, you will have an opportunity to see how tree bark reflects different colors. Finally, probably the most majestic effect is achieved by having LED strips installed under the steps leading into the house. This gives a house that fairy-tale look and brings life to the otherwise boring steps.

 

Interior decoration

If you want to give your kitchen a modern and sleek design, you can’t go wrong with LED lights. Whether you install them under the kitchen island or cupboards, or even close to glass surfaces that can reflect light, the result is almost always the same – breathtaking.

When it comes to the living room, or balcony, you may wish to have lights under a sofa for example, or if we talk about the bedroom, you can do the same with your bed. LED lights on the ceiling or the wall make sure that the place receives a touch of elegance.

Another item of furniture that goes well with these lights are the bookshelves, say the experts at Industralight. A single strip of LED bulbs under each shelf makes a world of difference to the overall atmosphere in the room.

Another room in the house that has been receiving increasing attention from designers is the bathroom. Typically installed around mirrors, LED lights make every bathroom much more elegant. Also, you might think about emphasizing the beauty of your colored bathtub by introducing discreet LED lights. Switch off the main light and enjoy.

Other places that can benefit from this type of lighting include the garage, where strips of LED lights provide not only useful guide when parking your car, but also give the whole place a runway look; or closets, where such ambient lighting helps you choose the right clothes. As you can imagine, such lighting can be used pretty much everywhere in and around the house to improve the overall design and atmosphere, as well as help you save on your electricity bill.

Whether you decide to install LED lights on your own or have a professional do it for you, you need to be aware that your initial investment may be somewhat higher than the one which includes traditional lights. However, you also need to know that you will most definitely offset the expenses with the savings you’ll make and the fact that such lights should last much longer. In terms of aesthetics, it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the constantly widening range of options is likely to cater to anyone’s taste.