Lamp FAQs

Your lamp questions, answered without the jargon. From dimming quirks to placement tips, this is where we keep things clear, useful, and a little more human.

  1. Read more: How Bright is 300 Lumens? 300 Lumens to Watts
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    How Bright is 300 Lumens? 300 Lumens to Watts

    300 lumens gives a soft, balanced glow, similar to a 25–30W bulb or 3–5W LED. Ideal for lamps, sconces, and accent lighting.

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  2. Read more: Flos Alternatives: Lighting Brands That Speak the Same Language
    Black Pendant Light from Flos Alternatives

    Flos Alternatives: Lighting Brands That Speak the Same Language

    Modern lighting with quiet confidence. Explore pendant lights, sconces, and chandeliers that share Flos’s sculptural, minimal design language.

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  3. Read more: How Bright is 100 Lumens? 100 Lumens to Watts
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    How Bright is 100 Lumens? 100 Lumens to Watts

    100 lumens gives a soft, quiet glow, equal to a 7–10W bulb or 1–2W LED. Ideal for accents, hallways, or gentle ambient light.

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  4. Read more: Tom Dixon vs Marset vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Be Modern
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    Tom Dixon vs Marset vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Be Modern

    Tom Dixon, Marset, and Research.Lighting each bring their own vision of modern lighting: bold, warm, and quietly sculptural. Three design voices with one shared glow.

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  5. Read more: How Bright is 1600 Lumens? 1600 Lumens to Watts
    How Bright is 1600 Lumens? 1600 Lumens to Watts

    How Bright is 1600 Lumens? 1600 Lumens to Watts

    1600 lumens gives bright, balanced light equal to a 100W bulb or 14–17W LED. Ideal for kitchens, living rooms, and workspaces.

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  6. Read more: How Bright is 1000 Lumens? 1000 Lumens to Watts
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    How Bright is 1000 Lumens? 1000 Lumens to Watts

    1000 lumens gives clear, balanced light, equal to a 75W bulb or 10–14W LED. Bright enough for kitchens, bedrooms, or work areas.

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  7. Read more: How Bright is 500 Lumens? 500 Lumens to Watts
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    How Bright is 500 Lumens? 500 Lumens to Watts

    500 lumens gives soft, balanced light, similar to a 40W bulb or 5–8W LED. Ideal for bedrooms, reading lamps, and accent lighting.

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  8. Read more: Rejuvenation vs. Schoolhouse vs. Research.Lighting: Minimal Isn’t a Style. It’s a Point of View
    Hive Flush Mount from Research.Lighting vs. Rejuvenation vs. Schoolhouse

    Rejuvenation vs. Schoolhouse vs. Research.Lighting: Minimal Isn’t a Style. It’s a Point of View

    A side-by-side look at Schoolhouse, Rejuvenation, and Research.Lighting - three brands, three takes on minimal lighting. Different vibes, same category.

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  9. Read more: How Bright is 900 Lumens? 900 Lumens to Watts
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    How Bright is 900 Lumens? 900 Lumens to Watts

    900 lumens is about the brightness of a 60–75W incandescent or 9–12W LED, practical for bedrooms, dining, or living spaces.

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  10. Read more: Louis Poulsen vs Artek vs Research.Lighting: Scandinavian Icons Meet Brooklyn Minimal
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    Louis Poulsen vs Artek vs Research.Lighting: Scandinavian Icons Meet Brooklyn Minimal

    Louis Poulsen vs Artek vs Research.Lighting: three modern approaches to light. Heritage, warmth, and Brooklyn minimalism in conversation.

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  11. Read more: How Bright is 450 Lumens? 450 Lumens to Watts
    Black Globe Sconce 450 Lumens

    How Bright is 450 Lumens? 450 Lumens to Watts

    How bright is 450 lumens? About the glow of a 40W bulb or 6–9W LED. Perfect for bedside, hallways, or accent light with purpose.

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  12. Read more: Moooi vs Foscarini vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Light a Modern Room
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    Moooi vs Foscarini vs Research.Lighting: Three Ways to Light a Modern Room

    Moooi vs Foscarini vs Research.Lighting: three modern voices in lighting. Bold, refined, pared-back - and sometimes great together.

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