Forget any other uses for LEDs; the only place they really need to be is in the bar. The first LEDs in practical use had very little light output and would be often found in alphanumerical displays ...
What lights do you use at home? I'm 100% LED now - even my fridge light is LED. You don't need to go that far - I'm a little obsessed! It has taken me a couple of years of learning to get it right.