Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Shedding Light on Different Types of Bulbs

Continuing on our blog about home lighting basics, light bulbs deserve consideration, too. You can improve the overall lighting in your home simply by changing the types and wattage of your bulbs. It may be that you need a bulb of a higher or lower wattage or of a different shape. A large globe bulb will often give off a better quality of light than a standard bulb.

Do’s and Don’ts with Standard-Voltage Bulbs

• Use a frosted or pearl bulb, if available. They provide a softer, shadow-free light. They are the best choice when the inside of your shade is reflective or a pale color.

• Use the maximum wattage a shade will allow.

• Use energy-saving bulbs in your living room, kitchen and bedrooms. Save the harsh fluorescent bulbs for utility rooms.

• Don’t overlight a space; shadows are as important as light.

• Don’t use a bulb in which the wattage is too much for the shade. It can singe or discolor.

Do’s and Don’ts with Low-Voltage Bulbs

• Use a good quality bulb- especially when lighting artwork or for display lighting.

• Consider the width of beam you need for the task. A 40-degree beam width is a good choice for lighting a kitchen counter or to reflect light off a wall. A 10-degree beam is commonly used for creating impact over a centerpiece on a table. And a 27-degree beam works well for generalized light.

• Don’t use the cheapest bulbs. They have a short life span and poor color.

John Moore Electrical Can Help with Your Home Lighting

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