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Combine three layers: ambient light from overhead fixtures, task light from table, desk and reading lamps, and accent light from sconces or picture lights. A living room usually needs three or four light sources at different heights. Put the overhead light on a dimmer so it can soften in the evening.

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

The US standard is the E26 medium screw base, with E12 candelabra bases for chandeliers and small lamps and GU10 or GU24 for some spotlights and fixtures. Check the existing bulb or the product page before buying. US mains is 120V, so lamps bought abroad may need rewiring by an electrician.

Living rooms need soft ambient light plus lamps for reading. Kitchens need bright, even task light over counters, often from recessed lights or under-cabinet strips. Bedrooms suit warm, low light from bedside lamps or sconces. Bathrooms need bright light at the mirror and fixtures rated for damp locations. Dimmers help in every room.

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