LED Design Ideas: Upgrade the Look of any Room with Vintage LED Bulbs

While the trend in hanging acollection of exposed-filament, Edison-style bulbs like a gathering of oldfriends has been around for the past 20 years in restaurant designs, vintageLED bulbs now put a fresh, energy-efficient spin on these uniquely cool,warm lighting ideas. Originally found in edgy urban steampunk hangouts,energy-guzzling versions of Thomas Edison’s 1880s light bulbprovided rich, nostalgic comfort to balance industrial cool with its amberglow. This modern design element staple has maintained itslongevity by building a warm, laid-back atmosphere for a relatively low cost,especially in industries where ambiance is as equally as important as what’sfor dinner. However, the irony remained that as organic, farm-to-tablesimplicity gained momentum on the restaurant scene, these incandescent rusticreplicas used 5 to 10 times more power than any other bulb.

Recent trends in environment-friendly designs and greentechnologies have found a way to build a better back-to-basics bulb. Vintage LED bulbs maintain atmospheric aesthetics while operating with a mere 2—10watts, and showcasing a lifespan of greater than 25,000hours vs. the traditional 500—1000 hours. Innovative LED technology is utilizedin these rustic-style filament bulbs, arranging minuscule LED emitters in alinear filament-style design that mimics Edison’s original. Though Mr. Edisonhad professional glassmakers create the bulbs for his prototypes in aglass-blowing studio in his lab, these energy-friendly replicas can be found innumerous shapes and sizes for use in most exposed lighting sockets.

And what once was a look reserved for tables at your favoriteVictorian Industrial restaurant, has now become an Eco-Friendly interior designmovement with widespread appeal. Vintage LED bulbs bring about aversatility which can be used across decorating styles and for multiplepurposes. Their gritty industrial look can be used to toughen up a softerinterior. Just a few well placed bulbs, either hung solo or grouped collectively, can completely transform the look of any outdated space, givingit a modern edge. The bulbs used as accents can also provide balance with theircountry charm and old world elegance, evoking a sense of warm familiarity when set against a more modern backdrop. They can elevate steampunk style to thenext level, or warm up the atmosphere of a space with more formal elegance. Forthose into hardcore rustic décor, Vintage LED bulbs are the perfectlighting complement. The bulbs’ signature glow, whether contained in clear ortinted glass, distributes an ombre lighting effect, further enhancing earth-inspired design ideas.

Possibilities are limitless using antique-looking Edison LEDs. Outdoors areas come to life when garlands of the bulbs are strung acrossterrace or patio. Indoors, multiple bulbs can be hung to add warm, invitingenergy to popular gathering places such as kitchen or dining rooms, or any hubof activity in your household. When space is an issue, end tables can be tossedaside in favor of single hanging bulbs, no lamp necessary. Colored wires canalso be used to create artistic playfulness, juxtaposing rustic style bulbsagainst modern details. By swapping out vintage LED bulbs inchandeliers, sconces, socket pendants or nearly any exposed lighting source,these timeless bulbs are a simple way to make a modern upgrade in nearly anyspace and can take the style of any fixture to the next level.