I Thought Lighting Didn’t Matter

I Thought Lighting Didn’t Matter

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I used to think a light bulb was just a light bulb. You screw it in, it works, and that’s the end of the story. I never gave it a second thought. But after spending more time at home recently, I started noticing little things. Some rooms felt too bright. Others felt dull, almost gray. I couldn’t relax in one space, and I couldn’t focus in another.

One evening, I sat in my living room with the overhead light on, and it hit me—literally. The glare was so strong it gave me a headache. That’s when I decided to actually do something about it.

I didn’t even know where to begin. What kind of bulbs should I be using? What’s the difference between soft white and daylight? I found 50bulbs while searching for answers, and honestly, it made the process a lot less confusing. I wasn’t looking for a store. I just needed clear, simple info.

I learned a few key things that made a big difference:

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  Warm-toned light (like 2700K) makes living rooms and bedrooms feel cozy and calm.

  
  


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  Cooler light (4000K to 5000K) helps with tasks and is great for kitchens or workspaces.

  
  


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  Base type matters. Not all bulbs fit all fixtures, and guessing wrong means a return trip to the store.

  
  


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  Buying in sets helps keep the lighting consistent across a room and saves time.

  
  

After replacing a few bulbs, the difference was immediate. My home felt softer and more balanced. I didn’t change the furniture or the paint or anything major—just the lighting. And that was enough to make each room feel right for what I needed.

Now I actually enjoy turning the lights on. I know what kind of bulb I want for each space, and when I’m unsure, I still go back to 50bulbs to double-check what will work best.

Funny how something so small can make a home feel completely different.

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