Bulbs are another fun way to personalize your Hangout light fixture. Choose the best fit for your style and how you use the space.

First, let’s talk about what makes a light bright.

Lumens vs Watts

Multiply the room dimensions (in feet) to determine the square footage of your space.

Watts measure the amount of energy required to power a bulb. Lumens measure the amount of light produced. The more lumens in a light bulb, the brighter the light.

Depending on the type of bulb, a lower watt can produce higher lumens because it is more energy efficient.For example, a 40-watt incandescent can produce 180 lumens while a 4-watt LED bulb can produce 400 lumens.

Shopping by lumens with help you think about how much light the space will have. Shopping by watts will help you if you want to save energy and money.

So, how many lumens do I need?

Determining Lumens Per Room
Step 1

Multiply the room dimensions (in feet) to determine the square footage of your space.

example: 30ft x 50ft = 1,500 sq ft

Step 2

Using the Suggested Lumens Chart, multiply the suggested lumens for the type of room by the square footage of the room to get the total number of lumens suggested for the entire room. Remember, the total lumens can come from more than one light source.

example: 20 (from chart) x 1,500 sq ft = 3,000 lumens

Suggested Lumens Chart

Room

Number of Lumens Suggested

Can Come from more than one light source

Living Room

10 - 20 Lumen

Kitchen General 30 - 40 Lumens
Kitchen Stove/Sink 70-80 Lumens
Dining Room 30-40 Lumens
Bedroom 10-20 Lumens
Hallway 5-10 Lumens
Step 3

Once you know the amount of lumens needed, you can determine which kinds fixtures and how many bulbs you will need to get the proper lighting in your space.


Temperature

The temperature of lightbulbs determines the mood of your space. This isn’t about hot or cold to the touch, but light that appears cool or warm.

This kind of light temperature is measured in Kelvin (abbreviated "K") and degrees of Kelvin are measured on a scale of 1,000 - 10,000. Light with a yellow glow, more like candlelight, has a lower Kelvin measurement. Blue light, more like bright daylight, has a higher Kelvin measurement.

Light Bulb Temperature Guide

 

2000-2900
Cozy & Intimate: Intimate ambient lighting recommended for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and restaurant/commercial settings.
3000-3500
Bright & Vibrant: Task lighting recommended for basements, work environments, task lighting and bathrooms.
3600 - 5000
Crisp & Invigorating: More intense lighting recommended for display lighting, garages and task lighting.


Warm Light Style Bulbs
Incandescent Antique

With beautiful and intricate tungsten filaments, antique bulbs offer a classic amber glow.

Dimmable
2300K Warm Light
Tinted Glass

3,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
135-400 Lumens
30-60Watts

7" Tube
135 Lumens
30w

Edison
180 Lumens
40w

Victorian
180 Lumens
40w

Radio
180 Lumens
40w

3" Spiral Globe
180 Lumens
40w

5" Globe
180 Lumens
40w
LED Antique

New LED technology mimics the same warm feel of our antique collection while offering a long lasting and energy efficient option.

Dimmable
2300K Warm Light
Tinted Glass

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

7" Tube

Edison

Victorian

Radio

3" Spiral Globe

5" Globe
Cool White Style Bulbs
Incandescent Clear

With a variety of shapes available, these clear bulbs provide cool white light.

Dimmable
3500K Cool Light
Clear Glass

3,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
120-212 Lumens
25Watts

4" Tube
175 Lumens

A15
175 Lumens

3" Globe
212 Lumens

5" Globe
120 Lumens
LED Clear

For a bright, clean, and modern look with all the advantages of long lasting energy efficiency.

Dimmable
3500K Cool Light
Clear Glass

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

5" Globe

5" Globe
LED Milk White

Opaque white glass creates a look both strikingly classic and modern. A smart choice for single pendants, wall sconces and pendant clusters.

Dimmable
3500K Soft White Light
Opaque White Glass

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

4" Tube

Edison

5" Globe
Specialty Style Bulbs
LED Dipped

Soft, ambient effect thanks to the bottom-mirrored finish, which fully blocks light and redirects it upwards.

Dimmable
3500K White Light
Mirrored Glass

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

5" Chrome Dipped

5" Copper Dipped

5" Gold Dipped
LED Specialty

Get some added oomph with specialty bulbs which can transform any fixture they are paired with.

Dimmable

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

Diamond
5" x 7"

3D Globe
5" x 6"

Geometric Globe
5" x 7"
LED Oversized

Oversized bulbs work in any Hangout fixture. Use one as an alternative to a shade on a single pendant, create major impact on a pendant cluster, or mix in a few on a wood chandelier.

Dimmable
2300K Warm Light
Tinted Glass

15,000 Life Hours

Standard E26 Base
400 Lumens
4Watts

XL Tube
12" x 3"

Large Globe
14" x 7"

Large Pear
11" x 6"

Large Uneven Pear
9" x 6"