{"id":3917,"date":"2016-04-28T18:04:10","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T10:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/?p=3917"},"modified":"2024-09-29T10:00:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T02:00:07","slug":"room-lighting-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Ways to Light Every Room in Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The right room lighting can bring any space to life. Learn about the various ways to light up a room and the different effects they deliver.<\/p>\n<p>In the old days, a single room in your parent&#8217;s house would have a single light, delivered from a long fluorescent tube.<\/p>\n<p>But the rooms in today&#8217;s homes are a different story altogether. With the right layers of lighting, any room can be instantly transformed.<\/p>\n<p>But planning for room lighting requires some basic knowledge about the types of lighting available. In general, they can be grouped to:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#850037;border-radius:3px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#B8226a;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">Need someone to help plan your room lighting?<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<p>Now that you know how different types of room lighting can give impact to your home interior, all you have to do next is to find the right pro to discuss your lighting needs.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/interior-design?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=6waystolightroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recommmend.my<\/a>\u00a0and submit your floor plan or lighting requirements to get a free customised proposal, along with cost estimates, portfolio and reviews.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-button-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/searches?utf8=%E2%9C%93&#038;name=Lighting+Installer+and+Supplier&#038;utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=post&#038;utm_campaign=Six%20Ways%20to%20Light%20Every%20Room%20in%20Your%20House%20lighting%20consultant%20form&#038;utm_term=top%20box\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#B8226a;border-color:#941c55;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#ce6597;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"> Compare free quotes!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abced40ebe2e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6abced40ebe2e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#1_Ambient_Lighting\" >1. Ambient Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#2_Accent_Lighting\" >2. Accent Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#3_Task_Lighting\" >3. Task Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#4_Aesthetic_Light\" >4. Aesthetic Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#5_Natural_Light\" >5. Natural Light<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#6_Light_for_special_occasions\" >6. Light for special occasions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#Warm_Light_or_Cool_Daylight\" >Warm Light or Cool Daylight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/room-lighting-basics\/#A_Note_About_LED_room_lighting\" >A Note About LED room lighting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ambient_Lighting\"><\/span>1. Ambient Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the basic or general lighting needed to illuminate the\u00a0space. Ambient lights are almost always planted on the ceiling or mounted on the wall. It creates a diffuse lighting\u00a0effect to the space so as not to cause any\u00a0glare to your eyes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4094\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4094\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"Ambient lighting from LED track lights and dining chandelier, mixed with accent lighting from floor standing lamp with wire lampshare, and under-cabinet task lighting in the kitchen. Design by Moonlit Inspiration. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min-218x146.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min-449x300.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cahaya-2-min-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ambient lighting from LED track lights and dining chandelier, mixed with accent lighting from floor standing lamp with wire lampshade, and under-cabinet task lighting in the kitchen. Design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/moonlit-inspiration-sdn-bhd\">Moonlit Inspiration<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Accent_Lighting\"><\/span>2. Accent Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Accent lighting is used to draw attention to feature walls, artwork; anything you want to highlight. Spotlights are a form of accent lighting to show off a unique art piece or architectural design. This helps add style and visual interest to your room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4096\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4096 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n.jpg\" alt=\"Warm accent lighting at the top of the TV console panel wall. Design by Young Concept. Source\" width=\"960\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n-215x150.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n-430x300.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n-229x160.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11224015_939946162713903_3542838578311429454_n-696x486.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warm accent lighting at the top of the TV console panel wall. Design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/young-concept-design-sdn-bhd\">Young Concept<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YoungConceptDesign\/photos\/pcb.939950472713472\/939946162713903\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Task_Lighting\"><\/span>3. Task Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the name suggests, task lights are used to light up high-activity areas, such as eating, studying, or cooking. You also need task lighting by the bathroom mirror for shaving or putting on makeup.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of task lights are desk lamps, or hanging pendant lights above the dining table, or track lights installed below a kitchen cabinet to light the counter top. The purpose of adding task lights is to minimise shadows caused by\u00a0other lighting inside the room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4097\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4097 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o.jpg\" alt=\"Pendant lights function as task lights to illuminate the dining table in this concept by Movent Design.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/12885888_556674751181728_2179897375112489344_o-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pendant lights function as task lights to illuminate the dining table in this concept by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/movent-signature\">Movent Design<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4095\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4095\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159.jpg\" alt=\"Ambient and task lighting for the kitchen. Design by MIL Design\" width=\"1200\" height=\"793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159-218x144.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159-454x300.jpg 454w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159-1000x661.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159-242x160.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/P1020159-696x460.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ambient and task lighting for the kitchen. Design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/mil-design-construction-sdn-bhd\">MIL Design<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Aesthetic_Light\"><\/span>4. Aesthetic Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want\u00a0to\u00a0create an artsy look while lighting up the space at the same time, adding aesthetic lighting is a good way of doing it. More decorative than functional, these lights come in numerous designs and shapes. Some examples include neon lights or spotlights with crystal beads.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3982\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3982\" style=\"width: 357px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iConFactory\/photos\/pb.294689973877739.-2207520000.1460360502.\/602111849802215\/?type=3&amp;theater\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3982 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/555420_602111849802215_1997158545_n.jpg\" alt=\"Aesthetic lighting by ICON Interior\" width=\"357\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/555420_602111849802215_1997158545_n.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/555420_602111849802215_1997158545_n-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/555420_602111849802215_1997158545_n-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/555420_602111849802215_1997158545_n-132x160.jpg 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/icon-interior-design-renovation\">ICON &#8211; Interior Design &amp; Renovation<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iConFactory\/photos\/pb.294689973877739.-2207520000.1460360502.\/602111849802215\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Natural_Light\"><\/span>5. Natural Light<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your home has large windows or glass doors, it&#8217;s best to allow as much natural sunlight to enter your home during the day as a replacement for ambient lighting. However, natural lighting will change throughout the day due to weather conditions, so you shouldn&#8217;t depend on it for task lighting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3978\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevendesign.com.my\/gallery\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3978 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg\" alt=\"Large windows allow lots of daylight into the house. Mixed with cool LED down lights and warm cove lighting \" width=\"800\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-218x118.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-553x300.jpg 553w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-295x160.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-696x378.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/seven-design\">Seven Design<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevendesign.com.my\/gallery\/\">Source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Light_for_special_occasions\"><\/span>6. Light for special occasions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding extra lighting on\u00a0special occasions will bring a whole new festive mood to the area. For example, during Deepavali, homes will be lit by candles and lanterns. And at garden weddings, fairy lights are draped on trees and around the area to create an enchanted ambience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3994\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3994\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jennysunphotography\/photos\/pb.284524920874.-2207520000.1460369092.\/10152525292120875\/?type=3&amp;theater\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3994 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n.jpg\" alt=\"1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1800345_10152525292120875_3000903625475509890_n-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/businesses\/jenny-sun-photography\">Jenny Sun Photography<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jennysunphotography\/photos\/pb.284524920874.-2207520000.1460369092.\/10152525292120875\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm_Light_or_Cool_Daylight\"><\/span>Warm Light or Cool Daylight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, warm (or yellow) light is primarily used for ambient lighting in hallways, bedrooms the living room to create a relaxing atmosphere. Cool lights or daylight is typically used in bathrooms, the inside of cupboards, study tables and reading areas.<\/p>\n<p>However, this comes down to personal choice and it really depends on the mood you want to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Note_About_LED_room_lighting\"><\/span>A Note About LED room lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all the different types of lighting, one trend is clear; LED lighting is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>LED lights are now being used in replacement of conventional lighting methods in almost all applications. For ambient lights, homeowners prefer to now use LED down lights built into the plaster ceiling, or multiple track lights. For task lighting, LED bulbs have all but replaced compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, as they provide the same cool or daylight without the higher wattage. There are also LED replacement bulbs for traditional circular fluorescent tubes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4089\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4089 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.recomn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n.jpg\" alt=\"LED room lighting by eLED Malaysia.\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n-218x145.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.recommend.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/13015243_10154298518103814_1424906723221938775_n-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LED lighting by <a href=\"http:\/\/recomn.com\/businesses\/eled\">eLED Malaysia<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10154298518103814&amp;set=o.227789613954790&amp;type=3&amp;theater\">Source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, LED lights are still more expensive than traditional CFL bulbs or halogen spotlight bulbs (although they reportedly last longer). 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