The Energy Source

Looking for a great summer do-it-yourself (DIY) project? Well, you’ve come to the right place: renovate your home with ENERGY STAR LED lighting! Updating the lighting in your home can be one of the easiest and cheapest renovation projects, making it the perfect project for summer. Plus, LED bulbs use less energy, giving off less heat than incandescent bulbs, so they are literally cooler!

Need some convincing? Here’s why ENERGY STAR LED bulbs and fixtures are the BRIGHT choice

Let’s take it ROOM-by-ROOM

Ever ask yourself, ʺWhich fixtures should I use in different areas of my home? ʺ Not to worry – we’ve got tips for every room in your home, and ENERGY STAR LED fixtures come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit all your renovation needs. Let’s start with the kitchen!

Kitchen:
Used for both entertaining and cooking, kitchen lighting needs to be inviting AND functional! There's a range of fixtures to create the ambience you want, while properly displaying the natural colors of food and providing you with the work light you need.

• A) Under-cabinet lighting provides direct illumination of kitchen work surfaces, and are out of sight! 
• B) Recessed ceiling lighting provides accent and task light!
• C) Pendant fixtures are great over high-use areas, like a table or breakfast nook.
• D) Architectural lighting – for significant renovations, talk to your contractor about light fixtures that blend into your home’s architecture.

Check out tips for other rooms of the house: Living Room, Bathroom, Dining Room, Bedroom, and Outdoor Lighting.

It’s simple – ENERGY STAR LED bulbs and fixtures look great, save you money on your energy bills, and help protect the climate! So, when planning a home renovation, make sure to look for ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting to enhance your home’s design.

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Additional Links:

Everything you need to know about ENERGY STAR LED Lighting: www.energystar.gov/led

LED Buyer’s Guide: https://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/globalwarming/downloads/Buyers_Guide_LEDRenovations.pdf?dd6a-2236

Lighting Made Easy Infographic: https://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/lighting_made_easy_infographic.html

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LED, Lighting, Renovate, DIY, Kitchen, Bulb

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