LED tape is the best way forward for decorative lighting features It's usefulness and performance make it desired in so many different applications. It can be mounted practically anywhere offering benefits such as ultra bright output and low heat.
LED tapeIn the home for example it could be used to set the mood within an area or placed around mirrors as a general light source benefiting from high light output and lower energy costs. This would virtually stop the requirement for replacing bulbs as the expected life is on average some 30 - 50,000 hours. In the home this offers 10 years at least without changing a single light bulb...
Bathroom lighting
Low voltage LEDs are ideal for use within a bathroom environment. Because many of the Power supplies or transformers are liquid resistant they are great for this application. LED tape is achievable in waterproof versions. Waterproofing can be identified by an IP rating, the IP rating is normally identified by numbers. IP65 is a waterproof rating that allows contact with water whereby IP68 is submersible. LED tape comes in both versions.
Kitchen lighting
More and more LEDs are incorporated within a kitchen environment because of the slimline design. Allot of the time the use of LED Tape is either under a pelmet, lower kick board or within a cupboard to light the contents. Innovative design options has increased demand of this new technology introducing never seen before styles to kitchen schemes often adding value to the concept. The use of IP rated waterproof led tape is common because the shield coating makes scrubbing up easier and protects against fluids damaging the light emitting diodes.
Bedroom lighting
Headboards are perfect areas to add illumination, the power of the light source provides an ambiance perfectly suited to bedroom decor adding the WOW factor to any room. Most designers would recommend lighting to liven up the atmosphere and add value to any home. Lighting is renowned for its effect on the immediate atmosphere and LED tape is the perfect answer for decorative lighting solutions. Warm white light is ideal when decoration includes golds, browns, creams and earthy colours. Using neutral white will add a certain sparkle to more vivid colours of decoration whereby the target colour is to be brought to life such as reds, blues and whites. Neutral white looks amazing illuminating pearl tiles in en-suites.
Exterior lighting
IP rated or waterproof LED tape can be adopted under brick capping to create illumination around garden features like walls. It can also be integrated near fountains, inside of canopies or used in external seating areas. Using LED as a light source offers many advantages especially in exterior applications whereas harsh conditions can be demanding. The benefits of LEDs and the minimal maintenance associated with them give architects and designers the ability to use lighting in harder to reach places and in contrast areas that are used day to day by the general public where lower voltage, cooler operating solutions are essential.
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