Residential LED Buyer's Guides

Hi, I'm Lumie, your resident lighting expert! I know that walking down the light bulb aisle at the store can be incredibly overwhelming. With so many options for Kelvins, lumens, CRI, and base sizes, it's easy to bring home the wrong bulb. That's why I've put together these room-by-room buyer's guides. I want to help you select the exact right LED bulbs for your home to make your space feel warm, inviting, and functional.

For residential spaces, the secret lies in matching the color temperature (Kelvin) and brightness (lumens) to the activities in each room. Bedrooms and living rooms need warm, relaxing tones (2700K) to help you wind down in the evening. Kitchens and home offices require clean, neutral white light (3000K to 4000K) and high Color Rendering Index (CRI 90+) so colors look natural and task spaces are well-lit. Browse the guides below to get my direct recommendations and learn how to layer your lighting like a professional designer.