Modern light bulbs are confusing, so let’s sort this out once and for all, from fittings to the types of light and how much of it we actually need in each room to see what we want to do.

Shopping tip. Reduce noticeable differences in the light color in a room by choosing CFLs or LEDs within a 200-degree Kelvin range of other bulbs in the room. Incandescents usually are 2700 to 2900K.

If you have high ceilings, then you'll want floodlights that shine nice and bright in a single direction.

April 2025 Smart LED bulbs provide a near-instant way to transform the feel of a room. Screw in a smart bulb (or several) and pair it with an app, and in an instant your TV room has the vibe of a ...