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Good indoor lighting is about more than attractive design. A lamp may look spacious and atmospheric in the online shop, but provide too little light at home, be awkward to dim or not suit the height of your ceiling. This is particularly worth considering for living room lighting, bedroom lighting and hallway lighting, where it pays to look beyond colour and shape.
Some light fittings do not include a bulb. The Atmosphera Keli floor lamp, for example, has an E27 socket, but is supplied without a light source. You therefore need to choose a suitable bulb yourself, with a maximum of 60 watts according to the product specifications.
When choosing a separate light source, check:
An attractive gold-coloured floor lamp can therefore still be impractical if you only discover after purchase that the LED bulb you chose cannot be dimmed.
A product with multiple colour settings is not automatically a dimmable ceiling light. Dimmability means that you can adjust the light intensity. A ceiling light with a remote control may also offer functions such as on/off control, colour temperature adjustment or RGB colours.
Therefore, check that the product information clearly states whether it offers:
For example, the Moki bamboo floor lamp is described as dimmable with an external dimmer, but the dimmer is not included.
A 39 cm ceiling light may be suitable for a bedroom or hallway, but less appropriate for a large living room. Conversely, a large lamp can look overpowering in a narrow hallway. So do not just look at the diameter; also consider the lamp’s height and how it distributes light.
An uplighter mainly provides indirect light via the ceiling. This creates a softer, more spacious effect, but it is not always sufficient as the only light source above a desk or reading chair.
Lumens (lm) indicate how much light a lamp produces. Watts mainly indicate the energy consumption of the light source. The Brilliant Teranon LED ceiling light has a stated luminous flux of 2300 lumens. According to the product specifications, the integrated LED module has a colour temperature of 3000 K, or warm white.
Use lumens as a practical comparison:
The amount you need also depends on the size of the room, the colour of the walls and the amount of natural daylight.
Colour temperature is expressed in kelvins (K). Warm white light, for example around 2700 to 3000 K, is often well suited to a seating area or bedroom. Neutral light can be more practical in a kitchen, home office or hallway.
An RGB ceiling light offers additional colour options, but coloured light is usually an extra feature rather than a replacement for ordinary functional lighting. Check that the lamp also provides white light and the level of brightness you need.
An E27 socket is a commonly used socket for separate LED bulbs. E14 is smaller and is often used for additional light points. Never use a light source that exceeds the maximum wattage of the light fitting.
IP20 is common for dry indoor spaces. According to the product details, the Atmosphera Keli and Brilliant Spari uplighter are intended for indoor use. IP20 does not mean that the lamp is suitable for damp areas or direct contact with water.
For ceiling lights, also check:
Why it suits this profile: This floor lamp is a simple starting point for anyone looking for a decorative light next to a sofa, cabinet or armchair. At 150 cm tall, it takes up very little floor space.
The E27 socket and maximum power of 60 W are clearly stated. Bear in mind that the light source is not included and that the lamp is operated via an in-line cord switch.
Gold-coloured metal, 150 cm tall, 2-metre cable and suitable for a separate E27 LED bulb.
Why it suits this profile: A compact ceiling light with an integrated LED is ideal for anyone looking for a calm, permanent lighting solution for a living room, bedroom or hallway.
The diameter of 38.5 cm and height of 8 cm are clearly stated. This lets you assess in advance whether the lamp will suit a low ceiling.
2300 lumens, 3000 K warm white, integrated LED and IP20 for dry indoor spaces. The stated energy efficiency class is F.
Why it suits this profile: The combination of indirect light and an adjustable reading lamp is practical next to a sofa, workspace or reading chair.
The two sockets are described separately: E27 up to 60 W and E14 up to 40 W. The reading arm is adjustable and the switch is on the cable.
180 cm tall, 2.64-metre cable, adjustable reading arm and IP20 for dry indoor spaces.
Why it suits this profile: This bamboo floor lamp is well suited to a living room, reading nook or child’s bedroom where soft, warm lighting and a natural look are desired.
The lamp uses a separate light source of up to 60 W. The external dimmer is not included, so you can choose one separately based on the bulb you use.
150 cm tall, 50 cm diameter lampshade, 3.2-metre cable and wooden and bamboo tripod base.
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This depends on the floor area, ceiling height and colour scheme of the room. Use lumens as a starting point and, where necessary, combine general lighting with a reading lamp or accent light. One ceiling light is not always enough to provide even lighting throughout a living room.
An LED bulb can use less energy than some older light sources while providing the same light output. To compare options, look at the power in watts, light output in lumens and energy efficiency class on the product label. With integrated LED lighting, the light source is part of the fitting; with an E27 or E14 bulb, you can replace the light source yourself later.
No. The light fitting, light source and dimmer must be compatible with one another. Check whether the product information states that the lamp is dimmable and what type of control is required. According to the product description, the Moki lamp requires an external dimmer; with a lamp supplied with a remote control, check whether the remote is included.
