After a hard day’s work, we all look forward to coming home. Homes have taken quite many forms in this day and age, it can be a one-room flat, a studio type condo unit, a grand mansion, an old apartment or a home office. Any which way it goes, our homes are our ‘home, sweet home’, our comfort zones.

And whether we come home to dine and wine with love ones, to rest awhile or fall in deep slumber, the first thing we do is switch the lights on…
We used to switch the “Thomas Edison” bulb on; but sooner rather than later, doing that won’t work anymore. The incandescent bulb is not very efficient, it emits a lot of heat; and much energy is wasted. This is why it is being phased-out. The growing concern for global warming, and man-made contribution to accelerating this condition; has forced international researchers to find an alternative to Thomas Edison’s invention. The Compact Fluorescent Lamp came out as a more energy saving option. But soon, its light may soon be switched off as well, because it also contains chemicals like mercury, which is harmful to both humans and the environment.
Lucky as we always are, we have another option- the Earth-friendly LED Light is now available to light up our homes, our work places, our comfort zones. LED Lights do not contain any unsafe chemical, it is energy-saving, cost efficient, and Earth- friendly. Skeptical as we may be about the pressing environmental issues around us, it will only do us good to go for Earth- friendly choices.
Contrary to the common perception that LED Lights are just for commercial and industrial use, they are now being used in residences and offices. Read on and see a few of our tips on how you can warm your nooks, create ambience or just simply light up your comfort zones, the Earth-friendly way

What do you need for your comfort zone and when do you need it?

When planning on your lighting, ask yourself how you use the space and at what time of day? If you use the living room right throughout the day and evening, or for specific tasks such as reading or working on the computer, then you’ll need a number of different levels of lighting – and lighting types.

How big is your room?

Getting the proportions of your lights right is just as important as the quality of light they’ll give. A big chandelier for a huge space or maybe a compact spotlight for a smaller room will be more suitable. For low ceilings, a flush or semi-flush light may be the best choice. For larger rooms with high ceilings, a multi-arm light or chandelier with five or more bulbs would be a good buy.