{"id":2809,"date":"2017-03-13T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2017-03-13T07:00:47","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T11:00:47","slug":"designers-guide-energy-efficient-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/designers-guide-energy-efficient-lighting","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Lighting is an absolutely essential component of any interior space, and can have a strong, immediate effect on a room\u2019s atmosphere. The right lighting can be transformative, improving the quality of life within the space and elevating your work as an interior designer, while the wrong lighting has the potential to make a space feel smaller than it is, as well as having a negative impact on your client&#8217;s mood.\n\nAs a design professional, your clients will seek your expertise as they choose lighting for each room in their home. It is imperative, therefore, to ensure that you are knowledgeable about lighting fixtures that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2014\/05\/eco-friendly-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">benefit the earth<\/a> as well as your client&#8217;s budget. This is where energy-efficient lighting comes in.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-04T112931.600.jpg\" alt=\"changing lightbulb on desk lamp with LED\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nPerformance standards for lighting in both Canada and the U.S have changed over the past few years, so being up-to-date on these standards is extremely important, as well as having an overall understanding of energy-efficient lighting. Read on for our helpful guide, including the options available, common misconceptions, and which lights to use in certain rooms within the home.\n<h3>What is Energy-Efficient Lighting?<\/h3>\nWhen it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increased performance standards have come into effect for lighting over the past few years. Incandescent bulbs have been switched to energy-efficient lightbulbs in an effort to save energy.\n\nSo, what exactly are energy-efficient lightbulbs? We&#8217;ve always chosen our lightbulbs by watts. But watts actually measure the amount of energy required, while <i>lumens<\/i> measure the amount of light produced. New regulations dictate that we now measure by lumens instead of watts\u2014although you&#8217;ll still see watts listed on lighting packages (they&#8217;ll just be much lower).\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-06-28T164044.449.jpg\" alt=\"energy efficient lighting options for interior decorators\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nEnergy-efficient lighting options include <b>compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)<\/b>, <b>halogen bulbs<\/b>, and <b>light emitting diodes (LEDs)<\/b>. From these three types, LEDs are the most popular, even more so than fluorescent lights! And it\u2019s no wonder\u2014LED bulbs have a similar light quality to traditional lights, use less energy than CFLs, and are long lasting.\n\nOver the last three years, these three lightbulb options have become the new minimum energy performance standards for light bulbs.\n<h3>Common Misconceptions Regarding Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/h3>\nAs with any utility that claims to be a better environmental choice, there are often misconceptions about what the product contains and its overall safety. Here, we break down some facts:\n<h4>Price:<\/h4>\nEnergy-efficient lighting tends to be more expensive than traditional incandescent bulbs, so many people choose to bypass these options. However, newer energy-efficient bulbs, such as halogen lights, CFLs and LEDs cost less to operate, which will actually save your client money over the life of the bulb! Newer bulbs will last longer than traditional bulbs, so they will not need to be replaced as often.\n\n<b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-04T113639.109.jpg\" alt=\"LED vs fluorescent lighting - interior decorating\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/><\/b>\n<h4>Safety:<\/h4>\nDue to the fact that these types of bulbs save on energy, a common misconception is that there are large quantities of hazardous chemicals present within the bulbs. CFLs do contain a small amount of mercury, but it is much less than the mercury found in some types of batteries, and instructions with the bulbs state that they should be properly disposed of due to their mercury content (specifically, recycled so they do not end up in a landfill).\n\nCurrently, CFLs are being phased out, due to their mercury content, while halogen and LED light bulbs meet lighting standards, and are mercury-free.<b>\u00a0<\/b>\n<h4>Benefits:<\/h4>\nAlthough energy-efficient lighting options have been available for years, there is still skepticism surrounding their benefits. CFLs are extremely long lasting, with a lifespan of 100,000 hours. They will also reduce your client\u2019s electrical bill by 90%, even though they may cost slightly more to purchase, and are much harder to break than incandescent bulbs.\n\nThese are just some of the benefits of energy-efficient lighting. Ultimately, less electricity is used with these bulbs which reduces greenhouse gas emissions, making a huge difference in the environment.\n<h3>How to Use Energy-Efficient Lighting<\/h3>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Design-Blog-In-Post-130x130-2019-07-04T113737.965.jpg\" alt=\"modern designed kitchen with energy efficient lighting by interior designer\" width=\"850\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\nLEDs and CFLs can be used in different ways throughout the home, and there are certain areas in which each option can enhance the space best.\n\nLED lights have a versatile color range which includes natural white, warm white, cold white, and amber! This type of light is ideal in a workspace environment such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/11\/top-tips-for-designing-a-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchen<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2015\/05\/how-to-set-up-your-home-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> office<\/a>, as it creates an atmosphere of alertness and energy. This type of bulb also works well over a desk, as it is focused and bright.\n\nCFL lights, by contrast, are better suited to a space such as a living room or bedroom, as they emit a cooler tone. These are relaxed spaces, so having a bulb that promotes tranquility is a great choice.\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Interested in other ways to make a home eco-friendly? Check out this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2016\/04\/help-decorating-clients-make-greener-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">making a greener home<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a designer, clients expect you to be knowledgeable about best practices and current performance standards when it comes to lighting their home. 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