Just curious—how many of you have swapped out your old bulbs for those newer, energy-saving ones? I keep reading about how much money and energy you can save, but honestly, I still have a couple of those old-school incandescent bulbs hanging around (mostly in lamps I never use). I’ve switched most of the main lights in my apartment to LEDs, but I’m not 100% there yet.
Here’s a quick poll for fun:
1. All my lights are LEDs—fully converted
2. Most are LEDs, but a few old bulbs left
3. About half and half
4. Still mostly using traditional bulbs
5. Haven’t switched any, sticking with what I know
I’m somewhere between 2 and 3. The kitchen and living room are all set, but the bathroom light is this weird size and I can’t find a compatible LED for it. Anyone else run into that? Also, is it just me or do some of the “warm white” LEDs still look kinda cold compared to the old bulbs? Maybe I’m just picky.
If you’ve made the switch, did you notice a difference in your electric bill? And for those who haven’t, is it just habit or is there another reason?
Switching To Energy-Saving Bulbs: How Many Of Your Lights Are Actually LEDs?
I’m in the “most are LEDs, but a few stubborn bulbs left” camp too. Funny thing, I had this old reading lamp from college that just wouldn’t take any LED I tried—either too big or the color was way off. Ended up keeping the incandescent in there just because it felt cozier for late-night sketching. I do notice the electric bill’s a bit lower since swapping the main fixtures, but honestly, it’s the little things like not having to change bulbs every few months that sold me. And yeah, some of those “warm” LEDs still feel a bit sterile compared to the old bulbs... I get picky about that too.
Switching To Energy-Saving Bulbs: How Many Of Your Lights Are Actually LEDs?
I totally get the vibe thing—some spaces just feel wrong with the “wrong” bulb, if that makes sense. I’ve swapped out nearly every bulb in my place for LEDs, but I’ll admit, in my formal dining room, I still use those old-school incandescents in the chandelier. There’s just something about that warm, almost candle-like glow you can’t quite replicate. Have you tried any of the higher-end filament-style LEDs? I found some that actually come pretty close to that cozy warmth, but they’re pricier. Curious if anyone else has found a brand or style that doesn’t look so... hospital-bright.
“There’s just something about that warm, almost candle-like glow you can’t quite replicate.”
Totally hear you on that. I’ve wrestled with the same thing in some client projects—especially older homes with ornate fixtures. I’ve had decent luck with the Philips Warm Glow line, but even those sometimes miss the mark. Honestly, I still keep a stash of incandescents for a couple of my own lamps because nothing else quite nails that cozy, lived-in feel. LEDs are getting better, but there’s still a subtle difference, especially when you dim them way down.
I’ve had decent luck with the Philips Warm Glow line, but even those sometimes miss the mark. Honestly, I still keep a stash of incandescents for a couple of my own lamps because nothing else qui...
Title: Switching To Energy-Saving Bulbs: How Many Of Your Lights Are Actually LEDs?
I’ve run into the same thing with odd-sized fixtures—especially in bathrooms and hallways. Some older sconces just weren’t designed for the bulkier LED bases, or the diffuser doesn’t play well with the new bulbs. As for color, I agree: even “2700K” LEDs can feel a bit clinical compared to a true incandescent, especially at low dim. Dimming tech has improved, but there’s still a slight harshness sometimes. On the plus side, my electric bill did drop noticeably after swapping out the main areas. It’s not huge, but it adds up over a year.
