Trying out some CFLs. Have to be honest, not very PC, but....not loving them. We are trying them out in several areas of the home to see what works and what is unbearable. So far the only places people haven't noticed and responded neg. is the kitchen where the odd brightness of the light is somewhat normal and in the two stained glass tiffany style lamps that block most of the lighting. My work area looks like a haunted hospital now- I feel like I'm about to get the worst Pap of my life every time I sit down to sew. The 5 light chandelier in the dining room is just off in someway. Even with the frosted covers the light comes out strange. Now the dining room we might get used to, but the work lamp will be going back. (It unfortunately only uses CFLs. Yes, a tad foolish on my part to buy before trying it out.)
My advise to anyone trying them out, start with places that are covered with a frosted shade, a thick frosted shade. Direct light is REALLY unpleasant. Kinda sad, I really wanted to love them.
Anyone tried the LEDs?
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Oooh, I am a BIG CFL proponent and I even I won't use them in my sewing room! Gotta have good light to thread the needles and match up the fabrics with the thread. Cut yourself some slack there.
I haven't tried the LEDs yet (kinda pricey) but I've heard that CFLs are not all created equal. Paying a little more for a better bulb might help.
Also, I've heard about (but haven't researched) the natural sunlight CFLs. Maybe try one of those as well.
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