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August 7, 2024 · Guides

How many Kelvin, where? A room-by-room guide

How many Kelvin, where? A room-by-room guide

A lamp's Kelvin value describes the colour of its light — and that colour quietly runs the atmosphere of every room. The right value depends on what the room is for.

The map

Living rooms and bedrooms: 2700–3000K warm white, relaxing and restful. Kitchens and bathrooms: 3000–4000K neutral white — brighter and crisper where tasks live. Offices and studies: 4000–5000K cool white to support attention and energy. Outdoor security: 5000–6500K daylight white for maximum clarity. Garden and landscape: 3000K warm white for a natural, welcoming scene.

One caution before buying

Fixtures divide into two families. Integrated-LED luminaires carry their colour temperature permanently — check the specification before purchase, because it cannot be changed later. Lamp-based fixtures (E27, E14, GU10 and similar) let you choose and change the tone with the bulb. Our GU10-based Holo and Retro ranges take the second route deliberately: the fixture is permanent, the light colour stays your decision.

Keep neighbours close

Rooms that open into each other should stay within roughly one step on the Kelvin scale. A 2700K living room flowing into a 6000K corridor reads as two different buildings; 2700K into 3000K reads as one home.

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