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Outdoor Lighting in Baton Rouge: The LED Advantage

Written by Casual Creations | Feb 22, 2019 6:35:06 PM

A nice evening outdoors in south Louisiana shouldn’t be cut short by a lack of light.  In fact, with the right outdoor lighting, when the sun goes down, they party can get started.  While there are a number of options when it comes to illuminating your backyard or patio area, many of them can drastically limit the ambience you’ve worked so hard to create.  But not LED lighting.  LED outdoor lighting has a number of advantages over traditional halogen lights.  Here are a few.

Energy Efficient Outdoor Lighting

LED bulbs are 90% more efficient than traditional light bulbs.  This means you can use your lights longer and more often while saving money on your monthly energy bill.

Turn Your Umbrella into a Chandelier

The Luna LED Umbrella Light has 16 LED lights and a built-in Bluetooth speaker.  This light instantly turns your patio table into the centerpiece of your evening.  Or if you have multiple umbrellas in your yard, say around a pool, each can instantly become its own brightly lit chandelier.

Long Lasting Outdoor Lighting

LED lights last a long time.  Not more surprises when you flip a switch to find a bulb has burned out or started to dim.  For comparison, a halogen bulb has a lifespan of about 4,000 hours; meanwhile an LED bulb will last up to 20,000 hours.

Enhanced Visibility After Dark

You can select your LED lighting from a variety of intensities.  You may want a fainter light to add to the ambience in a certain area, that can be done.  If you want a brighter light around walkways and steps, that can be done.  These options allow you to create a more comfortable and visible atmosphere after dark.

Fewer Insects

Even with comfortable temperatures, nice lighting, and great company, if there is one thing in south Louisiana you can depend on in the evening, it’s insects.  Whether it’s moths, mosquitoes, gnats, or all of the above, LED lighting does not emit UV light.  The UV light that halogen bulbs emit is what attracts insects. 

As you prepare your patio and yard, it may be time to consider what it can look like after the sun goes down.  LED lights from the backyard experts at Casual Creations are here to help.