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Back in 2011, we set out to explore LED lighting options for our store locations. With our long-standing commitment to sustainability, we knew LEDs were the future in terms of lowering our energy consumption. But the quality of light was a challenge. LEDs had a reputation for shining cold, white light. More like an interrogation room than a cozy living room\u2013not exactly the feeling we wanted to evoke. We were determined to find a solution that would show our furniture in a favorable and eco-friendly light.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to learn more…<\/h3>\n

\"LED<\/p>\n

We decided to start small and test several replacement LED light bulbs at our Edina, Minnesota store<\/a>. \u201cEvery LED bulb we tried had to meet our standards in three categories: energy consumption, cost savings and light quality,\u201d recalls Vance Oliver, Room & Board\u2019s Retail Facilities Manager. Thankfully, we found a winner in the Philips<\/a> EnduraLED MR16 bulb, and we\u2019ve never looked back. We love the beautiful, warm light these LEDs produce.<\/p>\n

\"LEDs<\/p>\n

After a successful conversion in Edina (even our Design Associates couldn\u2019t tell we had switched!), we took the leap and committed to LED lighting for all of our stores. \u201cAt the time, we were one of only a few national retailers willing to do so,\u201d remembers Vance, \u201cbut we knew the long-term payoff was there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boy, was he right about that. Edina\u2019s LED bulbs paid for themselves in energy savings within 18 months, and we now save about $27,000 annually at this location. As we\u2019ve converted our other stores to LEDs, we\u2019ve seen similar\u2013or even better\u2013results.<\/p>\n

\"LEDs<\/p>\n

As great as the financial reward is, the environmental payoff is even better. In Edina alone, we\u2019ve reduced our carbon emissions by 480,000 pounds annually, which is about the same as saving 20,000 trees over 10 years. That\u2019s a footprint we can feel good about.<\/p>\n

You can read more about our commitment to sustainability here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos by Philips<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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