Hello,
We are refurbishing our house, and would like to install downlights in every room. Having had downlights in the past I like a clean feel they give, plus we don't have very high ceilings so it will be good not to have a pendant dangling in the middle of the room!
We would like the majority of the lighting to be dimmable - probably in all but the hallway, landing and bathroom areas.
I had ruled out LED on the basis that it was unsatisfactory when combined with dimmers, but it seems things have moved on now...
What are the pros/cons of each type? It seems the cost of LED bulbs has come down dramatically, (I've seen them on eBay for circa £10 each like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GU10-LED-...1?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&var=&hash=item3a86552c19)
Given the running cost is so much less should we be considering LEDs? Are the installation costs/considerations and different for halogen vs LED?
Any help much appreciated!
We are refurbishing our house, and would like to install downlights in every room. Having had downlights in the past I like a clean feel they give, plus we don't have very high ceilings so it will be good not to have a pendant dangling in the middle of the room!
We would like the majority of the lighting to be dimmable - probably in all but the hallway, landing and bathroom areas.
I had ruled out LED on the basis that it was unsatisfactory when combined with dimmers, but it seems things have moved on now...
What are the pros/cons of each type? It seems the cost of LED bulbs has come down dramatically, (I've seen them on eBay for circa £10 each like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GU10-LED-...1?pt=UK_Light_Bulbs&var=&hash=item3a86552c19)
Given the running cost is so much less should we be considering LEDs? Are the installation costs/considerations and different for halogen vs LED?
Any help much appreciated!
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