Best factors to look in LED Bulbs For Chandeliers

 Chandelier is one of the most decorative items in our home. LED bulbs have almost replaced the conventional incandescent or Halogen bulbs in Chandelier. Best factors in LED bulbs for Chandeliers produce decorative lighting, brilliant glow and use only a fraction of electrical power compared to conventional light.

Chandeliers also enhance the ambience in restaurants or hotel reception areas.

Incandescent bulbs convert only 10% of energy for light. Remaining 90% of energy gets wasted as heat. LED lighting converts 95% of rated wattage or consumed energy into light.

With several hours of use each day, incandescent bulbs typically last only around 1,000 hours – barely a year, while with several hours of use each day – Common life of LED lighting is 50,000 hours or more.

LED bulbs for Chandelier are within easy reach in attractive shape, finish, light color and sizes to produce the required pleasant effect in room’s illumination. Aluminum, Steel, Wood, Brass or lustrous textural glass with combination of antique, copper, gold, silver, antique gold color parts of chandelier looks impressive with LED bulbs.

LEDs come in a range of light color temperatures. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT), which corresponds to a Kelvin (K) temperature scale, defines the LED color. Lower numbers of Kelvins, say in the range of 1500K – 3000K produce the warmer and more yellow the light. The higher the Kelvins, the light will be cooler and bluer.

It is a matter of personal preference what light color to have in Chandelier lights. Light color that’s “natural white” or “cool white” are great choices for general ambient light, typically 2000K to 3000K. Warm white light gives a relaxing glow. Chandelier has less than 10 light bulbs or it is the main source of illumination in the room, brighter lamp lights may be preferred.

Cool white color is more sparkle and warm white color gives the original incandescent lamp. White or Cool color makes you forget fatigue. Warmer white color reduces eye strain.

Candle light bulbs use amber, frosted or satin glass where inside light is not seen or clear finish. Dimmable features allow LED light bulbs to be the best option for Chandeliers. However, every dimmer may not be compatible. You may experience humming or buzzing with an incompatible dimmer.


Essential factors requiring consideration while selection:

a)      Illumination level needed

b)      Color of the light – Natural or Cool White, Yellow, Warm or Brownish, Bright white or colored. Lower Kelvin measurements produce yellow or warm light. Higher Kelvin measurements produce Cooler or Blue light.

c)       Shape, Size and Finish of the light

·         Blunt tip, Conical, Candle, Bulged Reflector (BR), Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR), Multifaceted Reflector (MR), Tubular (T), Flame type.

·         Size in width or diameter

·         Amber, Clear, Frosted or Satin finish

d)      Life of light

e)      Compatibility with fitting fixture

f)       Style of Chandelier

·         In a bag style chandelier, bright, clear light to sparkle and reflect the crystals. With bright lights, Chandelier can be used as the main source of light in the room.

·         Candle light bulbs with Frosted or Satin finish may be preferred.

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