Which Kelvin for which room — and why showrooms mislead.
Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K): low is warm, high is cool. It's the biggest lever on how a room feels.
| Room | Recommended CCT | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Living / bedroom | 2700–3000K | Warm, relaxing, flatters skin and materials |
| Kitchen (task) | 3000–4000K | Warm ambient, neutral over worktops for clarity |
| Bathroom / mirror | 3000–4000K | Warm room, neutral at the mirror for grooming |
| Home office / study | 4000K | Neutral keeps you alert without feeling clinical |
| Garage / utility | 4000–5000K | Cooler = higher perceived brightness for work |
Showrooms use bright, cool light to make products pop. Judge a fitting as you'll use it at home — or choose tunable white and get both.
Keep one colour temperature per sightline. Mixing 2700K and 4000K in one open space looks like broken bulbs.
The free lighting guide gives fittings and CCT per room.
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