These days, anything vintage and retro is most definitely back in style. From old-fashioned light fittings that wouldn’t have been out of place at the turn of the century to exposed brick interiors and wooden floors, the hippest interiors are basically designed to transport you back in time.
While our grandparents worked hard to afford fitted carpets, fully papered walls and soft, plush interiors, we are slowly stripping them back to enjoy the rustic simplicity an authentic or vintage fixtures and fittings. One of the easiest and most effective ways to evoke the atmosphere of days gone by is by using old-fashioned light bulbs to create a warm, soft glow in our homes, as well as the bars we drink in and the cafes we eat in.
Vintage Edison Bulbs Are Hipper Than Hip
Filament light bulbs offer enduring style and are most definitely having a resurgence of cool in coffee shops and penthouse apartments up and down the country.
Dating back to the original incandescent bulb commercialized by Thomas Edison in the 1800s, the warm, romantic glow emitted by these beauties adds a true vintage feel to any room. Unlike the original filament light bulbs, however, modern days Edison bulbs use an LED light source, meaning that they look as cool as ever, but are safer and more energy efficient than their old-fashioned counterparts.
LED Edison lights offer a beautiful and sustainable solution without losing out on that characteristic magical glow for two main reasons:
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LED Edison Bulbs are incredibly long lasting
Most incandescent light bulbs (that’s old-fashioned bulbs to you and me) only have an average lifetime of around 2,000 hours, if you are lucky. LED Edison bulbs, however, can shine on for an impressive 20,000 hours of use, making your home feel soft and romantic for much, much longer.
LED’s don’t fail like incandescent bulbs eventually do either, so you could even achieve a greater lifespan, depending on how often you use your LED Edison bulb.
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They Are More Energy Efficient Than Incandescent Light Bulbs
Incandescent bulbs have electricity running through their wire tungsten filaments, which heats up the elements to produce light. This is why older style lightbulbs feel hot to the touch once they are turned on. It takes a lot of energy to make this happen every time you use the light bulb.
LED Edison bulbs, on the other hand, consume up to 80% less energy than traditional bulbs do, making them more sustainable and much cheaper to run.
Vintage LED Bulbs – combining the retro look of times gone by with the technology of today.
If you like to picture yourself listening to vinyl, sipping coffee bathed in the light of a vintage Scandinavian pendant light, then the LED Edison bulb has probably already crossed your radar.
If you are looking for a way to add a soft, vintage feel to your home or public space, these beautiful looking LED lights offer all the familiar comfort of the good old days, perfectly combined with the affordable, energy-efficient values that are important to us all today.
Professional Event Lighting from Frank Gatto & Associates
If you are looking for epic event lighting, either with a vintage feel or something totally modern, we can help. Call us today at 561-368-0101 to find out more.
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