Lighting

Buying guide: Lighting

Lumens tell you brightness, kelvin tells you warmth, and wattage on its own tells you very little about either.

Confirm the fitting type — E26 medium screw is the US default — and whether the lamp is rated for the bulb you intend to use, particularly for enclosed shades where heat builds up. For hardwired pendants, check the canopy diameter against your junction box.