Upgrading your home’s lighting can improve the value of your home by making it appear bigger and brighter and creating a more inviting feel, and improving the lighting in closets is an inexpensive yet highly effective way to boost the home’s overall aesthetic and functional appeal. Increased visibility can lead to a higher home sale price, improved curb appeal, and greater satisfaction among prospective home buyers. Additionally, improved lighting can result in lower energy costs while you still live in the home. With up-to-date fixtures and LED bulbs, homeowners can save money on their electricity bills while enjoying brighter, more inviting spaces in the meantime.

Incandescent bulbs

Many older homes use standard incandescent bulbs in their closet lighting, this type of lighting comes with several disadvantages. Since closet lighting is often turned on for very short periods only to be turned off shortly thereafter, the frequent cycling and thermal shock cause the filament in the bulb to weaken. Incandescent bulbs are also the least efficient type of lighting as they produce a large amount of wasted heat, and can even be a fire risk if flammable objects are stored too close to the bulb’s radiant heat output. Incandescent bulbs may also be hard to come by after recently enacted legislation phases many of them out by mid-2023. If you’re still using incandescent bulbs in your closets, it may be time to consider an upgrade.

Fluorescent lights

While fluorescent lights have some advantages over incandescent bulbs by having less heat output and far greater energy efficiency, they also share some of their disadvantages. While they also have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs, turning fluorescent bulbs on and off also shortens their lifespan significantly. Depending on the type of bulb used, they also may require professional installation due to more complex electrical needs, and also contain mercury which means that broken bulbs may become a hazard. If you choose fluorescent lights, ensure that you are compliant with local building codes due to the unique electrical needs and mercury usage of this type of lighting.

LED lights

LED lights are quickly becoming the preferred choice for home lighting, including closet lighting, due to their superior energy efficiency and durability. LED bulbs use up to 90% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 25 times longer, making them a great choice for homeowners looking for cost-effective home upgrades. Furthermore, LED bulbs generate very little heat and produce significantly less thermal shock when turned on and off, which means that their lifespan is not affected by frequent cycling. Because of this, you can be sure that your home’s closet lighting will remain in good condition for many years. Finally, the wide range of colors and brightness settings available with modern LED bulbs allow homeowners to customize the look of their home’s closets while still enjoying bright visibility, creating an inviting atmosphere within the home while still saving money on electricity costs in the long run. One of the most popular customizations is recessed lighting (or can lighting) which sets the bulb into a ceiling or wall, and lights the room attractively while maximizing the storage space available in the closet.

Conclusion

Upgrading the lighting in home closets is an easy and cost-effective way to boost home value, visibility, and overall satisfaction. With up-to-date fixtures such as LED lights and recessed lighting, homeowners can save money on their electricity bills while enjoying brighter, more inviting spaces. Not only do these upgrades increase home appeal for prospective buyers, but they also give current owners the opportunity to customize their home’s look with attractive yet energy-efficient options that will last for years.

Penny Electric can help you decide which lighting option is the best for you while providing top-notch installation and service. If you have any questions about closet lighting, please feel free to reach out for a consultation.