An introduction to the modern LED chandeliers

An introduction to the modern LED chandeliers

Modern LED Chandeliers Illuminate the interiors of your home and provide stunning, stylish, and sustainable LED lighting.

Introduction to LED chandeliers:

For a table in your dining room, conference room, these LED chandelier lights are perfect. These LED dining room lights provide diffused, downlight and add a fun design statement to your room. The structure of these modern LED chandeliers is up to date and comes in many styles and designs for you to choose from.

People are replacing the old chandelier designs with LED chandeliers. LED chandeliers look good in every place from stores to homes. They give a modern look to the place and have the ability to last from 5 to 20 years. LED chandeliers are quite long-lasting. In modern times you can even go for battery chandeliers.

 

Parts of LED chandeliers:

There are 3 or 4 parts in a LED chandelier.

• Chandelier body:

The body of the chandelier is what appeals to the viewer the most. You can find a huge number of designs and shapes in the modern LED Chandeliers. These shapes are mostly easier to handle compared to the traditional chandeliers and are more simple, effective, and practical.

• LED light source:

Power source: The power source provides constant voltage or current to the LEDs. The power supply limits the current and reduces the voltage to an appropriate value where it does not damage the LED.

Diffuser panel: The diffuser panel is placed in front of the LEDs. Some LED chandeliers have them and some don’t.  These diffusers distribute the light from the chandelier to make it a soft light source. Crystal stones can also be used in the place of diffuser panels.

• The life span of LED chandeliers:

The average life span of an LED chandelier is 50,000, 60,000 hours which means that LED chandeliers live a long life. When the temperature of the LED bulbs is below 85°C and a constant 500mA driving current is provided the LED manufacturer will tell you that the life span of the particular chandelier is 50,000 hours.

There is a test report called the LM-80 under which the life span of the LED chandelier is determined.

Things you should check before buying an LED Chandelier:

There are some faults in LED chandeliers that can cause the chandelier’s life to end before time. Some of the common problems are:

• Electronic drive part breakdown:

Make sure that the electronic drive of the chandelier you are buying is in good condition and is sustainable or it will break down in a short time and the repairing will be hard.

• LEDs failure:

The most common problem that occurs with LED chandeliers is led bulb failure and it mostly occurs due to the overheating of the chandelier. Make sure you buy your chandelier from a reliable source and check how much it heats before buying it.

• Overheating in LED chandeliers:

Before you buy an LED Chandelier make sure that you have learned the basic technical details and not only focus on the design and outer look of the chandelier. For other types of chandeliers, you can easily go for bulb replacement but LED chandeliers require professional support in case of failure. The repair will be a high cost compared to the usual bulb replacement. The most usual problem that occurs with LED chandeliers light is the heating problem. To avoid this issue, you should check how heated the chandelier you are willing to buy is after using it for an hour. This will save you from a lot of problems in the future.

The LEDs which overheat do not necessarily malfunction but the amount of heat they emit will cause a reduction in the amount of light they produce after some time. The decrease in the light is occurring gradually so you may not notice it. For example, an overheating LED chandelier may reduce the light by 20 percent after one year and after 3 years the light may reduce 30 percent. These figures are not calculated or expected values. It's just an example to explain.

• Quality over price:

The chandeliers which are cheaply priced may completely stop working after a year or two. Make sure you buy the chandelier from a known brand that is trustworthy and offers a warranty of at least 5 years.

What are LED bulbs:

 LED bulbs conserve energy and save cost. Many of the modern LED chandeliers use LED light bulbs which are energy efficient and friendly to the environment. They produce less greenhouse effect. Although they are more expensive to purchase, they will save you electricity and lower your electricity bills. If the LED bulb you are buying is of good quality, it is going to last a long time. Cheap chandelier lights may not last long. Make sure that you are choosing a good quality product. Quality is a very important factor. Your chandelier will pop when you use high-quality bulbs. They will give your chandelier an attractive look.

Calculate in Lumens:

Lumen is the unit used to calculate the amount of light a bulb creates rather than the calculation of the amount of energy a specific bulb consumes. Rather than calculating in watts, we now calculate in lumens. For example, 80W is equal to 900 lumens. 200W is equal to 3200 lumens and so on.

Things to keep in mind while choosing an LED bulb:

Here are a few things that you need to keep in mind while choosing the chandelier you want to hang in your home:

• Ambiance and atmosphere:

The ambiance and the atmosphere you want to create will decide which type of bulb you are choosing. You can create the desired effect by choosing the right LED light. It is the best way to create the desired ambiance and lighting in the room. It all depends upon the space you are going to hang the chandelier in. Also, make sure you have decided which type of lighting you want in your room, either you would like a subtle light or a large chandelier light.

• Lighting that suits the best:

Choosing the correct lighting will affect the atmosphere and ambiance of a room. Selecting the right LED light bulb for your fixture is the best way to achieve the desired effect of your room.  If you want to save money and time and avoid frustration, make sure you educate yourself beforehand and choose the right LED chandelier.

• Light in LED chandeliers:

LED chandelier lights work differently from traditional chandeliers.  If you want a soft light you should go for a low-temperature bulb which is going to have a white or yellow light. On the other hand, if you want a bright light go for a higher temperature bulb which is going to have a blue tone. The color of light can be measured in degrees called Kelvin (K).

Type of bulbs for different rooms:

For the living room, bedrooms, and dens you should for a soft white light with a yellow undertone. The degree should be from 2000 to 3000 kelvin. This light would be quite similar to the light-emitting from an incandescent bulb.

For workspaces, bathrooms, and kitchen you need task lighting which should be brighter to work well. For these areas choose 3000 to 4500-kelvin bulbs which give out warm white light.

For study room or task lighting, you need brighter lights. Bulbs from 4600k to 6500k give out cool, daylight impact and produce a blue white tone. These are ideal for the study room for reading. These lights also suit task lighting.

If you need very high-intensity lighting in some space you can go for 6500 kelvin or more. This will give out a bright white light with a bright blue tone.

Best lighting for chandeliers:

Soft white or warm white are the best options to get the best quality light in your chandelier. It will get the perfect sparkle in a LED crystal chandelier. The ideal degree for chandeliers is 2700k. It produces warm light and enhances the reflective properties of the chandelier. In this way, your chandelier will look the best.

• Long service life:

LED lights have a long service life as compared to fluorescent tubes and incandescent bulbs. That’s a major difference between traditional lights and LED bulbs.

In most broadly useful lighting applications, light installations and light sources have been fabricated as two separate items for about a century. This seemed well and good in Edison’s time, and surprisingly a tad into the twenty-first century. The typical incandescent bulbs last only around one thousand hours, LED lights can be used up to 50000 hours and ever more sometimes.

• Energy-efficient:

LED lighting is also revolutionary because it being more energy-efficient. You can get new, optimized designs and modern styles with an effective energy-saving method

• Compact size:

The slim profiles and compact sizes of the LED chandelier are also a positive point. These chandeliers have new designs and a more decorative look without being very bulky or huge.

• Smart control:

With LED chandeliers, manufacturers have the chance to optimize all the components such as light sources. LED lights include smart controls which give you efficient service and décor at the same time.

Types of led chandeliers:

Here are a few types of led chandeliers for you to choose from:

• LED crystal chandeliers:

Crystal chandeliers have always been in trend. Now that chandeliers have innovated and LED chandeliers are in trend you can choose the combination of both. A crystal LED chandelier will suit your bedroom, dining room as well as the kitchen.

• LED modern chandeliers:

LED modern chandeliers come in a large variety of styles and designs. They come with a dimming feature with which you can control the brightness according to your choice and the way you want to set the atmosphere of your room. Modern LED chandeliers also come with the option of switching between up-light and downlight so that you can control the lighting in your room.

• LED Linear chandelier:

Linear chandeliers are the perfect example of less is more. These liner small chandelier lights are designed in a streamlined and thin structure. The modern liner chandeliers are quite evolved and have different settings like ambient light, downlight, or reflective up-light. You can adjust the lighting according to your own preference and choices.

• LED ring chandeliers:

Ring ceiling chandeliers look stunning. They add a nice geometric look to the room and create a lot of visual attention. They are not huge but their simple and sleek designs give your room a luxurious style and enhance the décor of your home.

• LED color changing chandeliers:

A single LED does not change color. These color-changing chandeliers are made up of a set of different colored LED lights which light up at different times when current passes through a specific LED. Colorful lighting is a unique way to decorate your home. It is believed that different colors affect your mood in different ways. These color-changing chandeliers can add to the décor of your home and your wellness at the same time. These chandeliers are the best option for those who love art and colors.

• LED dining rooms lights:

Who wouldn’t like an energy-efficient, beautiful-looking chandelier above the table in their dining room? If you want a direct and bright light in your dining room you should choose a chandelier with lights facing downwards. On the other hand, if you want a soft, ambient light in your dining room go for a chandelier with lights facing upwards i.e., towards the ceiling.

Conclusion:

When you are going to buy an LED chandelier for your home make sure you are buying it from a trustworthy brand. Otherwise, you will surely save some money at first by buying a cheap chandelier light.

Large chandelier lights may look good in big rooms with high ceilings but they are not always the best option to choose. Small chandelier lights will look stunning in small rooms and kitchen etc. LED lights are more efficient and are going to be the new trend. They may seem a little costly at the time you are buying them but they will save you electricity and live a long life.