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Bedroom Lighting Guide
Have you ever wanted to light your bedroom more efficiently? According to the Department of Energy, the average home in America spends around 5-10% of its entire budget on lighting costs. An individual is then hit with a dilemma. You want to light your bedroom in a cost-effective way with an indoor light fixture that can show off your style preferences, but most lights can sap energy like no other. Fortunately, we have some insight on how to light your bedroom in a cost-effective way that can help you express yourself, feel comfortable, and save money in the long run.
Understanding Different Types of Lighting
First, let’s take a look at the different types of lighting that are typically used in the bedroom. The first one that we want to look at is ambient lighting. This type of lighting is used to illuminate your bedroom so it has enough visibility to move safely in. A central overhead light is a good example of this. For one, a central overhead indoor light fixture should use energy-efficient bulbs to help illuminate your room.
Task lighting is the next type of light to consider. Sometimes, students may find themselves in a special kind of light that helps them focus on their studies. For example, a task light could be used for dedicated workspaces that are meant for studies or if you work from home. Finally, accent lighting is a type of indoor light fixture that is meant to highlight objects or areas inside your bedroom. You can use this to highlight your favorite artwork in your room for example.
Lighting Your Bedroom Efficiently
Now that we understand what an indoor light fixture is and how it can come in different styles, it’s time to put it all together. Lighting your bedroom efficiently, but in your style, is a tightrope walk that many struggle with. Try these tips whenever it comes to lighting your bedroom.
- Determine if your room is a place for leisure or if it’s a hybrid area for study and rest, then light it accordingly.
- Set lights up to show off your prized collections or art pieces in your room with different colored lights.
- Make sure to always turn off the lights when you’re not using them.
- Use LED bulbs to ensure that your light fixtures do not use too much energy.
If you’re in need of finding ways to save electricity, then it’s time to contact the professionals who know how to improve your energy usage at home. Call us today if you have any questions about how to save energy in your room so you can get back to stylizing your home with the lights that you want.