Lighting | Buying Guide

Focused light designed for specific activities like reading, cooking, or applying makeup. Desk lamps, under-cabinet strips, and vanity lights fall into this category.

Illuminating Your Space: A Comprehensive Lighting Buying Guide lighting buying guide

This tells you how much light the bulb actually emits. For a standard dining room, you might want 3,000–4,000 total lumens, whereas a small bedroom may only need 2,000. Focused light designed for specific activities like reading,

A common mistake is buying a fixture that is too small for the space. A quick designer's rule for chandeliers: (e.g., a 10' x 12' room needs a 22-inch diameter light). For a standard dining room, you might want

This is your primary light source, providing uniform illumination for safety and navigation. Think recessed cans, flush mounts, or large chandeliers.

In the age of LEDs, we no longer shop by "Watts" (which measure energy use). Instead, look for:

Ideal for kitchens and bathrooms where clarity is key.