Light Your Whole House Efficiently | Teems Electric

If you start every year with grand goals of lowering your bills, switching out your lightbulbs can be an easy way to make long-term changes that will reflect in your monthly electric bills. There are endless options that allow you to create the perfect feel and help you avoid flipping a switch only to find your bulbs are blown.

LEDs and other energy-efficient lights last longer and drain less energy. Make changes in every room of your home, and look forward to opening your monthly electric bill and seeing the lower fees.

The Best Lighting for Each Room

Your home is your sanctuary, and each room in your home serves a multitude of purposes for your family. Make your lighting both a reflection of your style and completely functional to meet your diverse needs. And do it all with efficiency in mind.

In living rooms or family rooms, layered lighting is ideal. This can include downlighting from the ceiling and floor or table lamps.

In the kitchen, brighter is better near food preparation areas. Under-counter lighting combined with bright ceiling lights can provide the coverage and flexibility needed to both cook and entertain comfortably.

Dining rooms and bedrooms are a great place for moodier lights that are lower in brightness but still inviting for multiple uses.

In each room of your house, consider your need for specific task lighting. Does your bedroom double as your office? If so, consider including a desk lamp with brighter capacity then the lighting near your sleeping spaces. Light your room according to both the ambiance you want to set and the needs you need to meet.

The Best LED Lights

While there are several different kinds of energy-efficient options, LEDs are one of the most widely available and inexpensive choices for the home. LED light bulbs also come in a huge variety—that means you can choose energy efficiency without sacrificing your style.

If you have high ceilings, a brighter light is ideal. A light bulb with a wide design can project light better, and the wide design means you can go with slightly lower wattage than what an incandescent would have required. In a room that has high ceilings but serves a multitude of purposes, a dimmable light can meet a variety of needs.

For a room that is either painted in a vivid color or has colorful decorations, consider an LED bulb that provides a bright-enough light for colors to be clearly seen. You may also think about smart LED bulbs in your common spaces. While these will cost you slightly more, they give you the flexibility to set when they turn on and off, and many of them can also change colors or brightness.

LED lights in every room of your house will benefit your monthly bills, and they can also mean you are replacing bulbs less often. You can create a peaceful and calm atmosphere throughout your home without worrying about how often the lights are left on.

Ready to make the switch to energy-efficient lighting? Contact us to get started.