Embracing the Bulb Changeover

The news of extinguishing incandescent light bulbs have really disappointed many consumers, some of which are interior designers, who depend on the right lighting to produce their masterpieces. Wary of the bulb changeover, these designers are desperately hoarding incandescents before these bulbs are completely obsolete due to the congressional legislation.

However, there are some decorators who are not entirely dismayed at the idea of the changeover. Scott Salvator, an interior designer in Manhattan, has embraced LED lighting with excitement as LED promises longer life and durability, unlike incandescents. He believes that LEDs will make decorating easier, since it would maintain its lighting for a longer period of time. Salvator has been using a Philips A19, a dimmable ambient LED bulb with a 25,000-hour life span and a cost of $39.

Still, there are some consumers who dislike the idea of spending so much for lighting, when incandescent light bulbs cost $4-5. But, since LED lighting lasts much longer, incadescent light bulbs actually cost more in the long run.

What do you think? Do you love or hate this changeover?

GE’s New Overhead Light May Replace Fluorescent Lighting

The depressed, stark fluorescent lighting in buildings and offices may soon be replaced by GE’s new Overhead Light, which is not only more energy efficient, but more sophisticated. GE’s latest design may very well replace fluorescent lighting, and with good reason.

Below are some images courtesy of GE.

GE’s new line of LED edge lighting fixtures are flexible: they can either be mounted flush with ceiling tiles, or hang from ceilings in more attractive fixtures.

Aside from being more attractive than fluorescent bulbs, GE’s LEDs are also longer lasting: they can last as long as 35,000 hours, or 15,000 hours longer than a fluorescent bulb.

According to GE, the fixtures are built around coin-size LED light sources and a textured optical screen, made by PC memory company Rambus, to disperse light. The effect is to spread light across the full surface of a flat screen. Light can also be focused on specific areas.

However, as much as this new line of lighting will be more advantageous for consumers, it will also be more expensive. GE hasn’t announced how much they will cost yet, but it is clear that these sleek designs will be priced higher than the drab fluorescent lighting we are used to these days.

What do you think about GE’s new lighting fixtures? Like it or hate it?

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