Lightbulbs are a simple lighting solution, but choosing the right bulb can transform a room, affecting your sleeping schedule and thinking ability. With so many different kinds of lightbulbs available, it can be easy to lose track of what you need and what you want. Rather than buying a set of lightbulbs that seems to fit your fixture, spend some time figuring out the most attractive lighting option for your room that can also save you money in the long run.

Choosing the Right Lightbulb

1. Consider the Function

Certain kinds of lightbulbs will serve a specific function better than others. To optimize the lighting, consider how you will be using each room. Lighting will usually fall into general ambient lighting, task lighting, or accent lighting categories. General ambient lighting illuminates the entire room. Considered to be the “natural lighting” of a room, like chandeliers. Task lighting brightens work and reading areas and will be brighter than accent lighting to focus the contrast onto the work area. Accent lighting highlights certain areas or objects, which produces shadows for a dramatic effect, like scones.

2. Consider Brightness

The higher the lumens are in a lightbulb, the brighter it will be. Consider what you plan on using the light for as well as the size of your room. While every space is different, here is a general breakdown.

• kitchens: 5,000 to 10,000 lumens
• bathrooms: 4,000 to 8,000 lumens
• bedrooms: 2,000 to 4000 lumens
• living rooms: 1,500 to 3,000 lumens
• dining rooms: 3,000 to 6,000 lumens
• home offices: 3,000 to 6,000 lumens

3. Consider Temperature

The higher the Kelvins are, the cooler the lightbulbs will be, producing a bluer light tint. Conversely, the lower Kelvin bulbs will be warmer and more yellow in light production. Warm-toned lights start at 2700 Kelvin, which provides a traditional and cozy feeling. These lightbulbs are perfect for bedrooms and living rooms. Bright and cool white lightbulbs provide a cleaner, more energetic feel. These bulbs are mostly used in kitchens and bathrooms at 4100 Kelvin. Daylight bulbs provide the greatest amount of visual contrast between colors and can be placed in your kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere reading and intricate projects are done.

If you need the right lightbulbs for your home, or you're looking for something with style, Lamp Arts, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is your lighting solution. They provide aesthetically pleasing lighting that is cost-effective and will transform your home, visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (404) 352-5211 to speak with a specialist today.