How do you know which are the best LED lights to use in your home? You want lights that are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and safe enough to use in every area of your home, from the kitchen to the bathroom. With so many options available on the market, it can be difficult to know which products you should spend your money on, but don't worry! We've compiled a guide below with everything you need to know about choosing the best LED lights for every area of your home.
Kitchen
Our kitchen seems to be constantly buzzing with activity. It's one of our favorite places in our home – aside from where we keep snacks – and has to house a variety of lighting options that fit many different functions. We typically use incandescent lights for overhead lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting. The best quality LED lights for kitchen lights usually include those with dimmer switches so you can adjust them based on what you're doing at any given time. They should also be resistant to hot temperatures so they don't burn out as quickly as other lights might and come in a variety of lengths or wattages so you can place them anywhere necessary.
Living Room
The living room is often considered one of the more important rooms in a home, as it's where people spend much of their time gathering with family and friends. For these reasons, you might want to consider putting some extra care into what type of lighting you choose here. When choosing lights for your living room, you have to strike a balance between style and functionality. The best lights are easy on the eyes—that means soft, warm light rather than harsh, cold light—and long-lasting.
LED lights are especially well-suited to rooms like living rooms where they'll be on all day long; instead of wasting energy providing bright light during daylight hours, LEDs work best when dimmed or turned off entirely. Unlike fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, LEDs use only as much energy as they need to produce light instead of wasting power by running at full capacity all day long. That makes them an excellent option for any homeroom that you'll have lit all day.
They're also long-lasting—which saves you time because you won't have to change them as often. For your living room or dining room lighting fixtures, look for halogen lights with around 100 watts of power that provide at least 3,000 Kelvin (K) in color temperature (the measure used to determine how white a light source appears). Ideally, choose fixtures that are at least 48 inches in height so they can adequately light larger rooms.
Bedroom
As our bedrooms are for us to relax and sleep, choose lights that look pleasant and calm. The right lighting will help you relax and unwind after a long day. A soft white or light blue lighting will also keep you awake and alert as opposed to warm or bright light, which can make you drowsy. Most bedrooms work best with an accent lamp rather than overhead lighting because it gives off just enough light without feeling intrusive. Look for LED bulbs that produce 2,700 K-3,000 K (Kelvin) to give off a calming glow throughout your bedroom.
Bathroom
There are different types of LED lights to choose from for your bathroom. Some homeowners prefer to use accent lights that sit on countertops and illuminate a mirror or artwork. If you're looking for something more high-tech, you can find LED spotlights that offer motion sensors and timers; these lights turn on when someone enters a room and then off after a set amount of time. Keep in mind that it's important to select bulbs based on both color temperature (warm vs. cool) and brightness (lumens). The color temperature affects how warm or cold your light will appear, while lumens determine its strength.
