To call our dining room a “dining room” isn’t entirely accurate. In fact, it’s a bold-faced lie. Truth is, I can’t remember the last time we actually dined in there (that distinction goes to our living room). Rather than being used for its intended purpose, our dining table has become a place to collect unopened mail. Or a place to do crafts. Or a place where groceries are plopped before they’re put away. Or a place where any number of odds and ends are deposited when someone (my husband) doesn’t feel like putting it where it belongs. Yes, it was time to put the “dining” back in our dining room. It was time for a makeover. Luckily I scored some coupons for free reveal light bulbs from GE (as always the opinions below are my own)!
I’m a firm believer in having the right light for the right job, so my makeover started with the light bulbs. During a trip to Walmart, I picked up a four-pack of GE Reveal bulbs. I’ve experimented with the Reveal bulbs in other rooms and always loved how the light seemed so “clean” and natural.
You might be thinking all light bulbs are the same – and that used to be true – but GE Reveal bulbs are different. As you can see in the before and after picture below, our old bulbs cast a dull, yellowish light, while the Reveal bulbs offer a brighter, more natural light. The unique glass used in the Reveal bulbs filters out the dull, yellow rays, leaving you with enhanced, vivid surrounding light.
Among my Walmart dining room makeover purchases was a nice centerpiece for the table. I love this red bamboo bowl and, since we were fresh out of fake plastic lemons, I picked up a dozen of those, too. One thing you’ll notice in this picture is how the Reveal bulbs bring out colors and patterns that can often go unnoticed.
I’ve always been envious of people who have an endless supply of fresh flowers on their dining room table. (I’ve seen those people in the movies, but do they exist in real life?) To recreate the look, I picked up a few bud vases and a modest bunch of flowers. Here’s another benefit of the Reveal bulbs: They have a superior, color-enhanced spectrum that brings out more vibrant colors – like ones in this picture!
To celebrate our hard work, we decided to have dinner in our new-and-improved, wonderfully-lit dining room. So how great are the new GE Reveal bulbs? They’re so great, they even make grilled cheese and tomato soup look fantastic!
Check out my Google+ album for more photos of my GE home lighting makeover. For more information about Reveal bulbs and other GE lighting options, check out the GE website. Also feel free to follow GE on Twitter and Facebook!
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Looks so much brighter!!! I can definitely see a difference.
It truly is amazing how much brighter and cleaner the lights are as opposed to regular bulbs
Wow! What a difference the bulbs make!
I was definitely surprised too!
I never noticed a difference before. I think we have a few of those bulbs; now I need to check. I love your dining room, too – great color palette.
Thanks! Let me know if you notice a difference, too!
I love GE lightbulbs but I have never tried the Reveal variety before. I love the before and after pics and think I will get these next time I go to the store! Thanks!
Dawn
You definitely should! You will love them!
A difference can definitely be seen.
What a difference a bulb makes. IT looks so much better.
I love the Reveal bulbs as a cheap substitute for Ott Lights when taking photos. You can really tell the difference.
I love the Reveal Bulbs and I agree with you they give off such amazing light! Your dinnering rooms looks amazing BTW 🙂
I am shock how much the difference makes!! Thanks for sharing.
Love your fixtures! Great review!
I cannot believe how differently it looks! Great job and love the decorating.
Beautiful!
We use the Reveal bulbs as well, it’s amazing how the light makes everything show up more.
wow they really make a difference! Our lighting is way too dim here! This gives me ideas!! Thank You!
I’ll have to get some of these for our new house. It’s an older home so better lighting will help perk it up.
the difference is pretty amazing. Your pictures are really good and the colors are so vivid
beautiful photos – I can definitely see the difference the lightbulbs make!
Wow! I cannot believe the difference! I am definitely getting these the next time we need bulbs…the light is so much prettier!
Gorgeous! I’ll have to try them out. That is one thing I hate about my house – and that is the yellowish cast to all my indoor photos.
I cannot stand a dark or dim lit room. Nothing drives me more bonkers. I cannot believe the difference in your lighting with the new bulbs. It is amazing!
Thank you for sharing the difference the Reveal Bulbs are making for you!
Victoria
Drive Me Crazy Family Adventure
I can totally tell a difference. I can’t stand the light bulbs that give off the yellow/dim lighting; pretty sure I’ll be sending the hubs out to get these bulbs next time we need to replace them! Thanks for sharing- it was kind of an “ah ha!” moment. 🙂
Jess
Clean Lean Mommy Machine
Holy cow! That before and after of your lighting fixture is amazing!
It does seem to really help make your room brighter. I don’t think I could give up our compact fluorescent bulbs though since they are so eco-friendly.
I remember the 1st time I discovered and used Reveal bulbs from GE. We lived in a basement apartment with small windows so it was always so dark. I put those bulbs in and instantly the home felt bright and cheery, no more depressing shadows! Love them!
It looks great! Reveal bulbs really make a world of difference!