As we become more conscious of our impact on the environment, it’s important to consider eco-friendly options in all areas of our lives – especially when it comes to how we design our living spaces. This spring, consider the many benefits of sprucing up your lighting design with sustainable and energy-efficient options. Here are some ideas for green lighting in your home.
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Natural Light
Maximizing the use of natural light is not only environmentally friendly, but it can also amplify your home decor. Skylights, large windows or glass doors bring in lots of natural light but in the absence of those features, you can make use of reflective services to reflect what natural light you do get. Mounting an aesthetic wall mirror above a side table near a window or in a hallway will brighten up your living space by bouncing off natural light in all directions and add a layer of depth to the room.
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LED Light Bulbs
LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs use up to 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and last up to 25 times longer, which make them a great eco-friendly lighting option for your home. Consider swapping out larger fixtures that use more energy with LED chandeliers in your living room, LED flush mounts in bedrooms or office spaces, and LED pendants in the kitchen. While LED bulbs can be a bit more expensive up front, they pay for themselves in the long run through energy savings and less frequent replacement. Plus, they come in a variety of colours and brightness levels to match with your decor.
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Smart Lighting
Smart lighting systems and cleverly designed smart bulbs allow you to control your lighting via Bluetooth from your smartphone or other devices with voice-activated assistance. These systems can be programmed to turn off lights when you leave a room, adjust the brightness levels based on the time of day, and even change the colour temperature to match your circadian rhythm – say hello to calmer mornings, and peaceful evenings. With the days getting longer, spring is a great time to reduce your energy consumption and optimize your lighting use, so you reduce your carbon footprint.
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Recycled Materials
Another eco-friendly and highly aesthetic way to level up your green lighting look is to invest infixtures made of natural and recycled materials. Opt for lighting that features reclaimed wood, bamboo or glass. These fixtures are not only environmentally friendly, but they can also add a unique and rustic touch to your home decor. Another bright idea is to choose fixtures that are made locally or regionally to reduce the carbon emissions associated with transportation.
With endless green options for lighting to choose from, you can create a more sustainable home with a simple switch. Not only will this benefit the environment, but you will also save money on energy bills and time spent swapping out bulbs. So, give your home the glow up it deserves by going green.
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