LED lighting is more energy-efficient and less costly than other lighting control options. As it is becoming increasingly more frequent, more people are upgrading to LED lighting. But as homeowners make the jump to LED it’s easy to go about it the wrong way and not get their full potential. Our lighting experts have a lot of experience with both new construction and retrofit jobs throughout Las Vegas, NV. Below are some of the most common mistakes they see when people upgrade to LED lighting.

Light (or a lack of it) has a profound effect on the human psyche—it’s one of the reasons Seasonal Affective Disorder exists, after all. We may receive more sun than other states do here in Las Vegas, NV, but many of us spend substantial amounts of time indoors. Our brains’ chemistry depends on sunlight patterns to regulate when serotonin and melatonin are released. In the morning, the bright blue-white sunlight energizes us. Later in the afternoon during ’golden hour’, the amber-hued light prepares our mind for rest and eventually, sleep.

But if you’re indoors with the same lightbulbs on all day, you’re missing the benefits of natural light. Living with improper lighting may cause headaches, fatigue, and irritability. But it’s not always practical to spend the entire day outdoors, so what can be done? That’s where tunable lighting solutions by manufacturers like Savant and Lutron are changing the game. Continue reading to learn how it works and whether your Las Vegas home is ready for it.