Vintage Lighting: What Type of LED Filament Bulb Do I Need?
Choosing a Color Temperature
LED filament bulbs, also known as Edison bulbs, offer a wide variety of warm color temperatures ranging from 1800K-3000K. Much like a candlelight, these light bulbs provide a soft glow to any space. Although they aren’t ideal for task lighting or used to brighten a workspace, they provide the perfect ambient lighting for restaurants, hotel lobbies, bars, and more!
LED filament bulbs make great additions to decorative fixtures, such as pendant lights, chandeliers, and several types of wall mounted fixtures. Besides catching the eye of your guests, these lights help to compliment your décor. Enhance your space and send your visitors back in time with the selection of vintage light bulbs from HomElectrical!
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What are LED Filament Bulb’s Color Temperature?
Choosing a color temperature is all about the type of environment you are trying to achieve. While a warm amber glow is ideal for creating a cozier space, bright white light is perfect for concentration.
Color temperature is measured in Kelvins (K) and is used to determine the hue or tone of white light emitting from a bulb. The temperatures are measured on a scale, from a warm candle light hue (1,000K) to a bright sky blue-light hue (10,000K), with each tone on the scale providing a different ambience.
Edison bulbs generate a warm, intimate, and relaxing environment, similar to the color temperature of an incandescent bulb (2,000K – 3,000K).
Decorating with Edison Light Bulbs
There are many different styling options to choose from with a variety of color finish options. These lights are romantic, inviting, and can elevate any space. Edison bulbs are ideal for illuminating outdoor patios, entranceways, and pathways.
Whether you’re in need of a warm light for your hotel lobby or the perfect soft glow around your rooftop garden, Edison bulbs can offer a stylish upgrade that will add the perfect amount of drama to your space.
Coupled with a few other vintage accents, such as wooden tables, elegant wall décor, and eclectic ceiling fixtures, you are sure to turn up the heat with these antique lights. From rustic and bohemian, medieval and steampunk, or Neoclassic and Renaissance style, these bulbs can literally work in any application!
Which Bulb Finish Do I Need?
Bulb Type | Color/Finish | Where to Use |
Clear | Clear finishes are a great choice for open or enclosed light fixtures. The clear finish shows off the stylish and decorative filament, and they are a great choice for open fixtures. | |
Amber | Amber-tinted finishes are gaining popularity due to their resemblance to incandescent lamps. These lights offer a retro vintage style with warm ambient lighting. | |
Frosted | Frosted or soft white light bulbs are ideal for enclosed light fixtures. These finishes are also great for reducing glare. | |
Soft White | ||
Silver Crown | This unique mirror dipped finish is great for decorative ceiling fixtures and pendant lights. The silver tip helps redirect light upward that provides a warm glow to the room. |
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When replacing incandescent bulbs with LED lights, you need to know how many lumens you need. A LED light can produce the same amount of lumens as an incandescent bulb but for a fraction of the energy.
Combine vintage designs with modern technology when you switch to LED Edison bulbs! Edison lights give you higher energy efficiency than traditional bulbs and provide a longer lasting glow.
If you want to replace your home's incandescent bulbs with LED lights, Edison bulbs are the way to go. Check the MOD and MOL of your current bulb, as well as the type of lamp base, to ensure that you purchase the correct size LED replacement.
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