But I Don't Want a CFL in My Faux Bamboo Chandelier!

The Little Black Door

There are lots of articles in the press lately on the topic of light bulbs as the phase out of incandescents is now in full swing. Here is my two cents on the subject of light bulbs. I am not a fan of CFLs. I don't find them flattering to rooms or to people. Luckily, I don't really need to use them anywhere in my home, despite the new law.

I posted on Monday about how I use pink 3-way bulbs in all of my lamps. Colored bulbs are not covered by the law, nor are 3-way, so these are safe from the phase out.

Lately I am been really getting into using these round chandelier bulbs in my own home and in clients' homes. I think they look amazing in these vintage faux bamboo chandeliers and in painted brass chandeliers. A great way to update a lighting fixture for a few dollars. Candelabra/chandelier bulbs are not covered by the law.

They are available in clear and in white in various wattages.

Before you start hoarding incandescent light bulbs, check out this list of light bulbs that aren't covered. Since colored bulbs, 3-way bulbs, candelabra bulbs, and specialty bulbs are not being phased out in incandescents, I am just fine.

Exceptions to the law -
*Specialty bulbs
*Reflector bulbs
*3-way bulbs
*Candelabra bulbs
*Globes
*Shatter-resistant bulbs
*Vibration service bulbs
*Rough service bulbs
*Colored bulbs
*Bug lights
*Plant lights