We've got posts galore showing how to make your own lamp and even convert everyday objects into a light source. But if you like your DIY projects with a little less "why?", here's a kit which can convert nearly any empty bottle into a table lamp utilizing bright and efficient LEDs...

LIFX Wi-Fi Enabled LED Bulb
• $79.00
• LIFX Store

Funny how in cartoons a bulb over a character's head represents a good idea when incandescent bulbs are pretty dumb and outdated. But LED technology has opened a whole new realm in home lighting. Example: LIFX is a wi-fi enabled, multi-temperature LED smart bulb controllable via smartphone app, providing 900 lumens of RGB-W light. Don't like how the bulb looks out of the box? No problem, the LIFX permits adjustment control of lumens, color temperature, and range for anyone with an iOS 5 + or Android 2.2 + device. Now that's a good idea.

At first I thought this was a futuristic-style doorway illuminated by LED as a visual indicator for an entrance/exit. But upon closer inspection of the photos (and description) from this IKEA Hackers project, the light-framed passageway revealed itself to be a dramatic reflection of style...

Less than a decade ago there was really only two factors to consider when choosing a light bulb: 1) the brand, and 2) the wattage. But in the age of brownouts and blackouts, energy conservation and government initiatives have pushed citizens toward implementing more energy efficient standards, resulting in the eventual farewell to the common incandescent bulb. 

Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.

LED Christmas lights have been popping up everywhere and they're being pushed as the future. Sure, they might use a fraction of the energy of conventional lights, run cooler, last longer, and shine brighter, but are they worth the huge price increase? Find out what your extra holiday dollars buys you! More

Perhaps it's a backlash against the new LEDs, or maybe it's just a nod to the past, but the old fashioned Edison style light bulb is a trend that shows no sign of stopping. These vintage style bulbs look great in exposed light fixtures and add an instant warm industrial vibe to any room. Jump on the trend with bulbs from one of these five sources. More

The lightbulb: so fundamental was its invention that it became the iconic symbol of ideas and innovation. Yet despite such a prestigious distinction, the lightbulb has barely changed much since its introduction into homes. Sure there are CFL bulbs and LEDs, even wi-fi connectable systems now. But where is the iPhone of lightbulbs to push the technology of illumination forward? More

PRODUCT
• $13.99 (450 Lumen)/$16.99 (800 Lumen)
• Insignia

Here's great news for anyone who has been waiting for LED lightbulb prices to drop from "oh my goodness" to "oh good, I can buy one". Best Buy's in-house brand is now offering the warm spectrum, Insignia LED bulb, both online and in-stores. Shaped just like a traditional incandescent, the bulb uses 75% less energy than a traditional bulb, with a product life of more than 22 years; the 60 watt equivalent 800 Lumens model costs just $1.57 to light up per year (three hours per day). A few notes after trying one below... More

The Philips HUE LED lightbulb is one cutting edge piece of lighting technology. Not only is the bulb an energy efficient (80% better than an incandescent), long lasting bulb, but Philips has engineered the HUE to be customized via iPhone or iPad app, with color, shade, brightness, and timer options all controllable via app. Sounds awesome...except for the 1st adopter price.

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