SWITCHING TO ENERGY-SAVING BULBS: HOW MANY OF YOUR LIGHTS ARE ACTUALLY LEDS?
That’s a good point about the heat—my old kitchen used to get noticeably warmer just from the overheads. I’ve swapped almost everything to LEDs, but I still can’t bring myself to change out the vintage sconces in the hallway. Has anyone found an LED that actually nails that old-school glow, or is it always a bit off?
SWITCHING TO ENERGY-SAVING BULBS: HOW MANY OF YOUR LIGHTS ARE ACTUALLY LEDS?
I totally get the hesitation with vintage fixtures—sometimes those old bulbs just have a vibe you can’t fake. But have you tried any of the “filament-style” LEDs? I’ve used them in a few historic homes, and while they’re not 100% identical to incandescent, they come pretty close, especially if you go for a warmer color temp (like 2200K or 2400K). Sometimes it’s more about the shade or glass than the bulb itself, though... ever tried swapping out the glass for something more frosted or amber? That can help soften the LED look a lot.
Sometimes it’s more about the shade or glass than the bulb itself, though... ever tried swapping out the glass for something more frosted or amber?
Totally agree, the right glass makes a huge difference. I swapped in some amber shades and suddenly my LEDs looked way less “surgical.” Not all filament LEDs are equal though—had one that flickered like a haunted house. Trial and error, I guess.
