Lighting the Way: LEDs

Starflex and Connetix by SonnemanSleek, beautiful, modern are just some of the words that describe the LED lighting shown at the recent Architectural Digest Home Design Show. But equally important are the more technical descriptions: green, efficient, long-lasting. We discuss this lighting technology in our interior design course.

Light fixtures with LED lamps are appearing in many stores now and interior designers are finally recommending them to their clients. Philips, the big Dutch lighting company, has reported an increase of 38% in sales of LED bulbs over last year. 

Above is the flexible Starflex pendant from Sonneman. The arms hold LED-lamps that can move up and down in various configurations. On the wall is the Connetix sconce that are available in different sizes.  Below is the Axes lighting - available in singles or multiple arms, in sconces, pendant or floor fixtures. 

Axes sconces by SonnemanBrooklyn-based Bec Brittain offers their version of LED lighting in this hanging pendant called Shy.  Its multiple arms are lit with LED tubes and can be arranged in different ways that recall star constellations.

Shy pendant, courtesy of Bec Brittain

Interested in learning more about green design and lighting?  Take a look at Sheffield School's Complete Course in Interior Design.  At Sheffield, you will learn how to transform a space, create color schemes, and select furniture, lighting, and accessories. 

Comments

[norasamaha]

I absolutely agree with this post. I also believe that this tech is very important for saving energy

regards

[Will-Hemorroides]

LED lights have made ​​a breakthrough. Not only in the decor, but in other fields such as cars. Not only are they cheap, they are beautiful and very aesthetic. I love LEDs.

[Jez-Emprendedores]

I agree with Will. I do not know if they spend more energy or less. But they are very aesthetic and I'm using a lot on decorations.

[Julian Cassell]

It's interesting to note that Philips have shown a marked increase in sales of LED lighting in the US in the last year, as popularity is also rising on this side of the pond in the UK.

Although LEDs have been around for a number of years now, I think the sudden rise in demand is because they really do wok now, whereas in the early days I can remember installing LED downlighters in a number of homes I renovated, only to change them back to halogen or traditional light bulbs when it was clear that they just didn't throw out enough light.

The green credentials of LED lighting has never been in doubt, but the recent improvement in performance now make them viable options to traditional lighting. There's nothing not to like about LEDs now - and there's an awful lot to like in the designs in your article!

Best,

Julian

[Mike - Best Wok]

Interesting observation about US LED consumption Julian. I'm curious though, do you know how or if LED consumption has increased internationally?

Also, does anyone know of any studies comparing their energy efficiency to other types of lighting?

Thanks,

Mike
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[John Shuster]

Hey @Mike, I think the consumption of LED lights increased because it reflects more lights than usual lights. It also consume less power than other lighting systems. This is why it is getting popular rapidly.
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[Phillips Lighting]

Some choices are there that you cannot make in hurry and selecting lighting equipments for houses or commercial venues is one of them. There are several things to consider like whether you need products that look attractive and serve the purpose of illuminating the place only? Or, you require something that will be energy efficient and look extraordinary as well.

[Desain Rumah Minimalis]

thnks for this information