Incandescent Bulbs and Fixtures

Interior designers at Brentwood Custom Homes know what's good for their customers—and for the planet—even if those homeowners have never heard of it.

Incandescent Bulbs and Fixtures
Interior designers at Brentwood Custom Homes know what's good for their customers—and for the planet—even if those homeowners have never heard of it.
That's why the designers who work in the Altamonte Springs, Fla., builder's extensive ?lan Home Design Center occasionally spec cutting-edge light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, for ceiling-mounted pendants in the kitchen and for path lights on staircases when buyers ask for green products.
"Sometimes we spec it if even if they don't ask for it," says design director Catherine Lane. "They don't always know what LED means. We know it's a good energy-saving option, and we let the customer know that. A lot of times if you know more about what's out there than the customer, that's good for the customer."
She adds: "Right now, energy savings is what's a concern all the way around."
With the increasing focus on energy efficiency, both LEDs and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are capturing the attention of pros and consumers alike. And while CFLs have grabbed most of the mass-media spotlight during the past few years, LED technology is advancing rapidly and is expected to eventually begin winning market share of its own.
LEDs Hold Promise
LEDs aren't light bulbs, but tiny semi-conductors encapsulated in plastic. They're familiar as the green, red, or yellow indicator lights on computers, calculators, and car dashboards.
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