The season of lights is upon us and we thought it might be helpful to take a little tour of our selection of light bulbs. You’ll learn about the best bulbs to use in different scenarios and how to achieve the quality of lighting you’re looking for.

Before we get started, let’s get familiar with some common lighting terms. Colour temperature refers to the colour of light emitted by a bulb – this can range from soft white to daylight, with many colour variations in between. Colour temperature will dictate the look and feel of lighting in a room, so it’s an important factor to consider when choosing a light bulb.

Lumens and watts refer to the amount of light and energy emitted by a bulb. As lumens increase in number, brightness levels increase. And the more wattage a light bulb emits, the more energy it consumes. This is helpful to keep in mind if you’re hoping to reduce your energy costs at home.

Now, let’s take a look at the different kinds of light bulbs.

LED

Our first stop on our tour is the LED bulb. LEDs produce light through light-emitting diodes and can emit different colours of light, including soft white and bright white.. They’re great for everyday lighting, consume less energy and have a long lifespan, so they make for an ideal choice for anyone looking for more sustainable lighting solutions in their home.

HALOGEN 

Halogen lights emit soft white or bright white colours, so you can create a warm feel in your home or install them overhead for task lighting. They offer a higher luminous efficacy, so they provide great visibility in a room but typically have a shorter lifespan, so need to be replaced more often.

INCANDESCENT

For quintessential, soft lighting, there is nothing better than the incandescent light bulb. They’re great for table lamps or decorative light but because they consume a lot of energy, they are not ideal for task lighting or high-traffic areas where you need a lot of visibility, like your kitchen or bathroom.

VINTAGE LED

Vintage LEDs blend modern technology with vintage aesthetics, so you can enjoy a warm and familiar vibe in any space. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you can easily use them as accent lights to emit a golden glow in your dining room or living room. The best part is that they give the look of incandescent bulbs but don’t require the same level of energy consumption, so you can keep these bulbs around for a long time.

VINTAGE INCANDESCENT 

If you really love the look of antique lighting, then a vintage incandescent bulb is the only way to go. These bulbs are not as bright as standard incandescents but they emit a unique, amber-like colour that is impossible to replicate, so if you’re going for an authentic lighting setup that feels warm and nostalgic, these light bulbs are a perfect choice. Keep in mind, they do heat up quickly and consume more energy, so you may want to think carefully about how and where you would like to use them in your home.

Remember, there is no rule on using a certain kind of light bulb in a space. You can easily mix and match different types of bulbs to illuminate your space, and to create layers of lighting for a more dynamic and visually appealing effect.