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Lumens Per Room: Chart for Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom
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Lumens Per Room: Chart for Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom

A simple method to work out how many lumens each room needs, with a table by floor area and use.

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How many lumens?

The general guide, then the detail room by room.

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How Many Lumens for 20 m²? Living Room, Bedroom or Kitchen
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How Many Lumens for 20 m²? Living Room, Bedroom or Kitchen

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What Is 500 Lux? Lumens, Calculations and Practical Uses
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What Is 500 Lux? Lumens, Calculations and Practical Uses

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How Many Spotlights in a 12 m² Bedroom? Number, Output, Layout
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How Many Spotlights in a 12 m² Bedroom? Number, Output, Layout

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3000K or 4000K for a Living Room? The Room-by-Room Choice
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3000K or 4000K for a Living Room? The Room-by-Room Choice

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Room by room

Lighting every room

Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, hallway.

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Indirect Living-Room Lighting: Six Ideas Without Renovation
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Indirect Living-Room Lighting: Six Ideas Without Renovation

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Which lamp belongs on a living-room sideboard or console?
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Which lamp belongs on a living-room sideboard or console?

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Narrow hallway: wall light or ceiling light?
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Narrow hallway: wall light or ceiling light?

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Which lamp should you choose for a zen bedroom?
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Which lamp should you choose for a zen bedroom?

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Buying guides

Choosing your lamp

Pendant, wall light, floor lamp, bedside lamp.

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2700K Light: What It Looks Like and Where to Use It
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2700K Light: What It Looks Like and Where to Use It

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IP44 in the Bathroom: Which Zones Permit Which Lights?
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IP44 in the Bathroom: Which Zones Permit Which Lights?

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Home desk lamp: wood, metal or cordless?
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Home desk lamp: wood, metal or cordless?

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How to choose a floor lamp for a reading corner
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How to choose a floor lamp for a reading corner

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Styles

Trends & inspiration

The styles shaping lighting décor in 2026.

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The Akari Lamp: The Story of Noguchi's Paper Lanterns
Styles & trends

The Akari Lamp: The Story of Noguchi's Paper Lanterns

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Japanese Lamp: Styles, Materials and How to Choose One for Your Home
Styles & trends

Japanese Lamp: Styles, Materials and How to Choose One for Your Home

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Lighting Trends 2026: 5 Styles Set to Dominate Decor
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Lighting Trends 2026: 5 Styles Set to Dominate Decor

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