Lighting the Way: LEDs
Alexia Rossetti Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:00AM 
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.