Designed for Dad: Our Favorite Picks for Fathers

The best types of LED lighting for your dad will depend on his specific needs and the spaces where he likes to spend his time. At LEDVANCE, here are some ideas for both common purposes that delivery versatility as well functionality.

• Task Lighting: Task lighting provides focused illumination for specific activities such as reading, working at a desk, or engaging in hobbies. Desk lamps, adjustable floor lamps, or under cabinet lighting in the kitchen are great examples of task lighting. Shop lights in the garage or over work benches with top quality LED lighting is also a best choice. Look for fixtures that offer adjustable brightness and direction to provide optimal lighting for his specific tasks.
• Ambient Lighting: Ambient lighting is general, overall illumination that sets the mood and provides a comfortable level of brightness in a room. This can be achieved through ceiling-mounted fixtures, chandeliers, or recessed lighting. Consider dimmable options to allow for adjustable lighting levels depending on the desired ambiance.
• Accent Lighting: Accent lighting is used to highlight particular objects, artwork, or architectural features in a room. It adds depth and visual interest. This can be accomplished with track lighting, picture lights, or wall-mounted fixtures. Accent lighting can create a focal point and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your dad's favorite items.
• SMART+ Lighting: If your dad enjoys technology and convenience, smart lighting systems are a great option as they offer bulbs, LED light strips. outlets, and lamps that can match up to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and more. These systems allow for remote control, scheduling, and integration with voice assistants. Smart bulbs or smart home products can be controlled using a smartphone app or voice commands, offering flexibility and customization, especially with creating schedules and setting timers - home, or away. 
• Home Security Cameras: Boost home safety and security with SMART+ WIFI home cameras directly from his smartphone. With motion sensor activation, dad can monitor who is coming into his home easily as well as capture phones and videos even after the sun goes down. Explore both battery and hardwired SMART+ camera systems for indoors and out so he can watch and protect what matters most.
• Natural Lighting: Incorporating natural light like TruWave LED light bulbs into a space is always a great choice. When we have light that mimics the sun's natural spectrum of color, it helps reduce the effects of blue light which can disrupt our sleep. With reduced eye strain and fatigue, dad can focus on what he loves, his hobbies at hand, and get a better sleep. Natural light helps promote healthier living.

Remember to consider the specific areas where your dad needs lighting and his personal preferences when choosing the best types of lighting for him. Each space may require a combination of different lighting types, and even layered lighting, to create a well-rounded and functional lighting scheme for all times of the day.

Good home lighting means energy-efficient solutions, such as LED lighting. LED bulbs consume less energy over traditional incandescent bulbs, resulting in cost savings on electricity bills and reducing environmental impact. By choosing energy-efficient lighting options, your dad can contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly home.

Our last LEDVANCE tip is to look for LED lights with adjustable brightness levels to accommodate different activities and preferences. Most of our LED lights offer dimming capabilities, allowing your father to customize the brightness to his liking. LED lights come in various color temperatures, ranging from warm white to cool white. Consider your father's preference and the desired atmosphere in the space. Warmer color temperatures (around 2700-3000K) create a cozy and relaxing ambiance, while cooler color temperatures (around 4000-5000K) provide a brighter and more energetic feel.

This Father's Day, help him reimagine home with better lighting so you can help promote better, safer living that he will love - only with LEDVANCE.