CFLs now come in a range of styles – significantly more than the standard spiral or stick shapes that protrude from your light fittings. Many CFLs as well as the new generation halogen bulbs now look the same as the inefficient standard incandescent light bulb. Latest technology means you can now choose between a number of energy efficient, and aesthetically pleasing, bulb types to maintain – if not improve – your current lighting.

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Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)

CFLs typically use 80% less energy than standard incandescent light bulbs and have always promised the biggest savings: now they also come in a broad range of colour temperatures, shapes and styles to complement any décor. You can use them to create soft, relaxed environments and add mood lighting in places like dining rooms, lounges and hallways.

The extended range of colour temperatures, in particular, make CFLs a great replacement for old-style incandescent bulbs. Find out which shade of white is right

New generation halogen light bulbs

It's not all about CFLs though. The new generation halogen light bulbs look just like the clear glass, incandescent bulbs you use now. But they last twice as long and use 30% less electricity. New generation halogen light bulbs also work particularly well in specialty fittings where bulbs may be a feature, such as the candle bulbs in chandeliers.

New energy efficient halogen spotlight bulbs and reflector bulbs

The range of new energy efficient halogen spot light bulbs perform brilliantly when it comes to providing true colours, uplight, downlight, task and directional lighting. And, it’s easy when it comes to changing out your existing halogen bulbs or spotlights.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED) technology

Additionally, there's a lot of buzz around the design possibilities of LED lighting technology that lasts upwards of 40 years within homes. (Although it’s likely to be a few years yet before LEDs become a mainstream alternative due to pricing and difficulties in producing the same colour temperature we’re used to for home lighting).

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