When we hear the phrase “efficient lighting,” most often we think of energy efficiency-lighting that gives you a lot of bang for your buck and doesn’t take an entire oil well to power. But another important aspect of lighting is how efficiently it lights a space or surface. While it’s true that there are circumstances in which dramatic shadow effects are a nice touch, in most cases, shadows or dark spots get in the way of the functionality of the light and therefore make the light itself less effective in accomplishing its task.

In modular homes, smaller apartments, offices or living spaces, for example, efficient use of space and light is key when it comes to creating a modernized ambiance; doing so will create an clean aesthetic and will transform cramped, close quarters into productive, enjoyable work or living spaces.

Elemental LED offers the best in streamlined lighting options, from our strip and under cabinet lighting products to our light bars, which also come in a waterproof option, great for bathrooms! Our 20 Inch LED bar, for instance, creates an uninterrupted stream of light with no dark spots, and has the added bonus of being extremely efficient, as it only uses 3.5 watts of energy. This type of lighting has many uses, and would work wonders in any restaurant, lounge, casino, home or retail store or hotel.

Speaking of hotels, the Everland Hotel (pictured at left and above) is a portable hotel room/exhibition space/ installation art piece. Designed by Swiss artists Sabina Lang and Daniel Baumann, the Everland currently sits atop the Palais De Tokyo in Paris, and offers a great example of how LED lighting can be used in a small space to create a modern and spacious effect.