LED pendant lights with dark disc shades over a kitchen counter

LED lighting for your home by Trends

Trends Studio
Trends Studio​​
September 20, 2016​ · 3

In the last couple years incadescent bulbs have been superseded by LED lighting. Before talking about the benefits of LED lighting and how to use it at home, we have to let you know what this kind of lighting is all about.

LED (light emitting diode) is a semiconductor diode capable of emitting visible light when an electric current passes through it. Among its benefits we find: a highly accurate reproduction of color, the lack of ultraviolet light emission and an efficiency gain of up to 80% over incandescent bulbs.

Vibia LED lighting in a wood-clad interior

Vibia LED lighting

With these advantages in mind, we would love to give you some advice on how to implement LED lighting at home, as it is not only is eco-friendly, but also looks nice.

For starters, it’s important to know that LED lighting reduces eyestrain, which is why LED lighting is highly recommended at work places, such as kitchens, bedrooms and home offices. LED bulbs are, as mentioned, environmentally-friendly, recyclable and do not contain mercury.

Vibia LED light installation in a large white space

Vibia LED lighting

The so-called ‘cold lighting’ created by LED bulbs can be very useful at home. It gives spaces a homogenous lighting and is also perfect to create some highlighted working areas. The homogenous lighting is easily created with downlights. These kind of bulbs are very effective on false ceilings and create an elaborated effect of spaciousness. To decide the lighting on highlighted working areas it is important to calculate priority and needs, as the light will have a different impact on each. For the highlighted zones we recommend white bulbs with a clear focus on work space.

Carpyen LED desk lamp in a home office

Carpyen LED lighting

In dining rooms or living rooms we recommend an open and multidirectional lighting strategy. There’s LED lamps with an optical-aperture of 360 degrees, which produces a surrounding type of lighting that leads to cozyness and comfort.

If it comes down to the kitchen, LED lighting is a must: it not only a 15-times longer lifespan than traditional bulbs, but also has an optimal performance when turned on for long periods of time. LED bulbs in the kitchen produce direct and intense lighting without emitting heat and can be easily integrated in furniture to highlight work spaces.

Carpyen LED pendant lights over a kitchen counter with a wooden wall

Carney LED lighting

For outdoor lighting, LED continues to be a great choice, as it is the easiest way to highlight some specific areas, avoid accidents and add a sophisticated look to your garden. You can use LED bulbs on your lanterns, you can put LED beacons on the ground to highlight a path, among many other possibilities a good lighting project has to offer.

Vibia LED desk lamp on a wooden desk

Vibia LED lighting

If you would like to know more about LED lighting and how to use it properly at home, we will be happy to welcome you at Trends Studio to create a custom made project for your home.

Visit us at C/Berenguer de Tornamira 9 or e-mail us at info@trendsstudio.es and let’s lighten up your home!