Hope this helps everyone! Buyer's Guide for switching your decorative bulbs to LED without having doctors office looking light.
In homes and businesses where decorative lighting is the focal point of the home, finding energy-efficient lighting options can be challenging. However, this is starting to change, as decorative LED bulbs are now available in most shapes, sizes, colors and even temperatures.
If you’re thinking of making the switch to LED with your decorative and more unique bulbs, take a look at the lists we’ve put together below to help you make your decision. Hope this helps!
Common Types of Decorative Lighting Decorative lighting can embrace everything from a vintage lamp to an elaborate candelabra. Today, with the help of Lightbulb Wholesaler, you can enjoy decorative lighting and the benefit of LED technology, including its brightness and energy efficiency. We currently stock decorative bulbs for: Candelabra Lights The word candelabra comes from latin meaning “candle tree”. Although most modern uses of this type of lighting no use fixtures that mimic the look of the candelabra and use small incandescent bulbs. Nowadays the term candelabra bulb refers to the small decorative type bulbs that multiple applications from candelabra fixtures to chandeliers. Some candelabras require a light that mimics the look of a flame. These curved bulbs can be a simple torpedo shape or can have a curved flame tip. Decorative candelabra bulbs add to the appearance of the light, rather than detracting from it with an unnatural lighting style and shape.
Don’t forget about LED. Some candelabra bulbs made with LED technology are not only more efficient and safe, they mimic the look and feel of candle light better. Chandelier Lights Nothing can make a room of entryway more beautiful than a vibrant chandelier. Chandelier’s have a very classic and classy look and losing that vibrance is a fear most people have when making the switch to LED. Keep in mind, LED technology has changed since it was first making bulbs. There are LED chandelier bulbs that can authentically replicate the warmth of an incandescent. Some can even mimic the look of a flame. Look into vintage LED style bulbs if you don’t believe me.
Remember, LED chandelier lights must fit into the smaller glass of a chandelier. They also must have an E12 base to fit this style of lighting. These parameters and specific to chandelier bulbs. Vintage Style A vintage light fixture with a glowing LED bulb simply seems out of place. However, new decorative filament light bulbs recreate the look of a filament, while providing the benefits of LED lighting. Vintage bulbs come in a wide range of shapes as well, including globes, bent tip flame lights, Victorian-style, Edison-style bulbs and more.
Maybe you have a fantastic vintage fixture but don’t want to use the old incandescent in there. No problem, switch to brilliant decorative vintage style LED bulbs. Your guests will be amazed and you’ll be saving on energy at the same time. Globe Lights This decorative style bulb has been used for a great many different applications over the year. However, you have probably most commonly seen them in strings of bulbs in outdoor bistros and cafes. Stringed on a roof top at night, they can make for a great atmosphere. LED globes will not only save you energy but will also bring warmth and exuberance to your space.
These small round bulbs are called Globe light bulbs. Decorative globe light bulbs can come in a range of styles, including opaque and clear with exposed filaments. Keep in mind that they typically have two different socket sizes, candelabra and medium. Be sure to know the specifics of your globe replacements before buying. Filament Lights In many types of decorative lighting fixtures, the best look is achieved when the filaments are visible. Decorative filament light bulbs are now available in LED designs to provide this benefit.
-Brad at Lightbulb Wholesaler
September 15, 2017 at 11:36AM
