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- Try swapping out a white lampshade with a darker one to help diffuse the light.
- Find a CFL that's dimmer-friendly. (Keep in mind that these bulbs don't yet offer the same range of light quality as incandescent. If you do install a CFL with a dimmer, be sure the package says the CFL is meant for this use.)
- Many energy saving lights—like Ikea's 11-watt "Sparsam"— produce a soft color more like traditional incandescent.
- Decorate with pale colors and you'll need to use fewer lights to keep your rooms feeling light and airy.
- If you're not convinced by CFLs, keep in mind other energy-saving (and cost-effective) alternatives like LED and halogen lights.
- If nothing else, keep ecobulbs in mind for task-lighting. CFL lights are very efficient—the light is soft and shadow-minimizing—and perfect for tasks like reading, studying, hobbies, and the like.
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