Lighting emitting diode technology has grown at the speed of light, pun fully intended, and LED lighting strips offer a convenient way to design lighting in homes, offices, garages, or workshops to compliment any décor. Decorators can add LED lighting wherever needed, indoors or outside, and not only get decorative lighting but also save money and the time needed to replace bulbs. These lights last up to 75 times longer than traditional bulbs and 40 times longer than fluorescents.

Benefits of LED Lights

LED lights replace all types of fixtures, but lighting strips make it possible to light problem areas like stairs, counters, closets, or railings. Other advantages include the following benefits.

• LED lights use up to 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs radiating comparable candlepower.
• These lights convert almost 100 percent of energy into light, so fixtures do not overheat and pose safety risks.
• The color and clarity of the light showcases rooms and furnishings more naturally with less distortion than incandescent, fluorescent or natural light, which wash out certain colors
• Homeowners make their homes greener by using these energy-saving lights.

Understanding Extrusions

LED lighting strips come in long, flexible ribbons that decorators can twist, shape, and cut to any length. However, most homeowners would never think of lighting an area with a bare light bulb, and decorative though the LED ribbons look, room designs look more professional and stylish with permanent fixtures. Hooking strips into electrical circuits also poses some difficulties for architects, homeowners, and interior designers.

Extrusions act as fixtures for these LED strips, connecting them into the electrical circuit, protecting the lights, and adding fashionable designs and finishes to complement room décor. Waterproof extrusions allow homeowners to install these lights outdoors for convenience and security. Business owners find dozens of uses for specialty lighting such as illuminating display cases, making signs visible, or highlighting focal points such as art or sculpture.

KLUS LED Lighting Systems supplies a full line of extrusions for residential or commercial applications. Special extrusions fit perfectly over glass to illuminate windows, signs, and mirrors. Three industrial design graduates founded the company in 1977, and their graceful product models have graced the pages of major architectural and design magazines. The U.S. government strongly encourages converting to LED lighting and seeks to cut overall energy consumption by 25 percent. When properly installed, LED lighting strips run efficiently and along with KLUS extrusions, you are guaranteed stylish installations and great energy savings.