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Use three layers: ambient light from a ceiling fitting or pendants, task light from table, reading and desk lamps, and accent light from wall lights, picture lights or candles. A living room usually needs at least three or four light sources at different heights. Put the ceiling light on a dimmer so it can soften in the evening.

Warm white of 2,700–3,000K suits living rooms and bedrooms, giving a soft, flattering glow. Neutral white of 3,500–4,000K suits kitchens, bathrooms and home offices, where you need to see detail and colour accurately. The kelvin figure is printed on the bulb box, and matching it within a room keeps light consistent.

The most common UK fittings are B22 bayonet and E27 large screw for pendants and lamps, E14 small screw for smaller lamps and chandeliers, and GU10 for spotlights. Check the existing bulb or the product page before buying. UK mains runs at 230V, so lamps bought from abroad may need rewiring by an electrician.

Living rooms need a mix of soft ambient light and lamps for reading. Kitchens need bright, even task light over worktops, often from spotlights or under-cabinet strips. Bedrooms suit warm, low light with bedside lamps or wall lights. Bathrooms need bright light at the mirror and fittings rated for moisture.

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