When selecting light bulbs for around your home, you would consider the shape, style, and fitting you need, but another important factor that is often left out is temperature. Not the heat that the bulb emits, but the color of it’s light, can have a big effect on the space it’s shining on. The fact is, beyond just aesthetics, different colors have different use cases where they offer real value.
The color is usually described with a Kelvin rating. For instance, soft white has a kelvin rating between 2700 and 3000, which means it has a warm yellow glow, giving it a cozy feeling, ideal for bedrooms. Brighter whites, which range between 4000 and 5000 Kelvin, feel more energizing, making them more suitable for workspaces and kitchens.
So, next time you need to select lighting for your space or replace a bulb, think of what you generally do in that space and buy choose a color that best suits that purpose.
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