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Bulbs & LED Guide


The right light source is just as important as the right lighting fixture.

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Selecting the Right Bulbs

Before you take a walk down the bulb aisle of a home improvement store, let us help you navigate the choices. There are common terms and descriptions for bulb shapes, base types, and light sources to help ensure you buy the right bulb for the job. 

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Bright Ideas for Bulb Styles

The style of your bulb can take a fixture from drab to glowing. Turn on the style in your space by switching up something simple but impactful.

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Why LED?

Get the breakdown on this energy-saving technology.

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Integrated LED 101

Integrated LED fixtures have the light source built in. They have no sockets and no bulbs.

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Selecting Bulbs

The right bulb can make all the difference.

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Energy Star LED

Did you know that Energy Star LED bulbs use 75 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs.

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Some integrated LED fixtures use Edgelit technology which positions the LEDs to shine directly into a piece of optical grade acrylic known as a light guide. This light guide collects the LED output and distributes it evenly across the surface of the fixture’s diffuser, creating a uniformly illuminated surface without hot spots and shadows.

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Dimmers

See which dimmers work best with our LED products.

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Color Temperature

Understanding the color temperature of light is key in lighting design. Are you confused? We can help.

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Integrated LED for Landscape

Engineered from the inside out for optimum performance since all parameters can be controlled.

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Customer Care

We’re here to offer expert advice and support throughout your project. Get in touch with us and we’ll answer any questions you have.

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Where to Buy

Kichler products are available only through a network of showrooms, retailers and dealers. Connect with a Kichler specialist in your area for more information on available products, pricing and delivery.

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