Can you tell me what creates an amber glow from a lamp or any light fixture for that matter? Obviously it isn't orange glass or it would have shown in this picture.
I bought a new light fixture for the kitchen and I absolutely hate it. The light is way too harsh. I tried reducing the wattage, even removing one of the bulbs and it's still too much. I would like a softer, warm glow for the kitchen and can't afford to make another mistake!
Gail...I'm sure the fixture is fine. It's the bulbs on the market now. Most of them are bright white light and I agree, it's too harsh. Good for airports, not kitchens. Try to find a "warm" light. Do not buy "white" light bulbs. I got some at the grocery store recently and I like the light. They have to warm up though before reaching their maximum brightness. Maybe you can find some that are "instantly" on. Here's the information on the box. CFL9W -- Covered A-Type --Soft White -- 2700K -- 9 Watts -- 500 lumens --Estimated energy cost $1.08 per year. The brand is Greenlite. They were on sale so I bought a bunch. Go to a place like Ace Hardware and save your receipt so you can return them if you don't like them. Good luck. I just looked at the two in my hallway and it's a "soft yellow" light. I think these will be perfect for you.
Thank you so very, very much, Rosemary for this information. It makes sense because I've never had this problem before. It seems the more the manufacturers keep messing with the wattage, the worse it gets. Changing bulbs is certainly cheaper than changing light fixtures! So THANK YOU!
Gail...I forgot to mention that my bulbs are 40 watt replacements. You should buy two for your light fixture. I think they will be perfect. They look like old light bulbs but there is a twisty one inside. I have had the same problem in my attic work space trying to get good light that doesn't glare. My eyes are very sensitive to bright light. xo, Rosemary
I'm going downtown today armed with the information you supplied. Perhaps, my eyes have also gotten sensitive to bright lights but it's so harsh in my kitchen, I choose not to use the overhead fixture, preferring the softer track lighting over the island or the covered bulb recessed over the sink.
You know, I once wrote to a restaurant telling them their lighting was all wrong. It was a charming, small, intimate restaurant perfectly suited for couples of all ages and should have had candlelight or small amber-shaded lamps. Guess what they had...bright overhead FLORESCENT lighting!
Oh my gosh, Rosemary...what a difference! I can't thank you enough. I think I can actually use two bulbs as intended. I went to an Ace Hardware store. I didn't find the Greenlite brand but GE had a similar bulb with the following description: Light Appearance Warm 2700K 475 Lumens 9 Watts A GE spiral bulb is inside. It cost $9.72 but that may be California prices.
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Hi Rosemary,
Can you tell me what creates an amber glow from a lamp or any light fixture for that matter? Obviously it isn't orange glass or it would have shown in this picture.
I bought a new light fixture for the kitchen and I absolutely hate it. The light is way too harsh. I tried reducing the wattage, even removing one of the bulbs and it's still too much. I would like a softer, warm glow for the kitchen and can't afford to make another mistake!
Gail...I'm sure the fixture is fine. It's the bulbs on the market now. Most of them are bright white light and I agree, it's too harsh. Good for airports, not kitchens. Try to find a "warm" light. Do not buy "white" light bulbs. I got some at the grocery store recently and I like the light. They have to warm up though before reaching their maximum brightness. Maybe you can find some that are "instantly" on.
Here's the information on the box. CFL9W -- Covered A-Type --Soft White -- 2700K -- 9 Watts -- 500 lumens --Estimated energy cost $1.08 per year. The brand is Greenlite. They were on sale so I bought a bunch. Go to a place like Ace Hardware and save your receipt so you can return them if you don't like them. Good luck. I just looked at the two in my hallway and it's a "soft yellow" light. I think these will be perfect for you.
Thank you so very, very much, Rosemary for this information. It makes sense because I've never had this problem before. It seems the more the manufacturers keep messing with the wattage, the worse it gets. Changing bulbs is certainly cheaper than changing light fixtures! So THANK YOU!
Gail...I forgot to mention that my bulbs are 40 watt replacements. You should buy two for your light fixture. I think they will be perfect. They look like old light bulbs but there is a twisty one inside. I have had the same problem in my attic work space trying to get good light that doesn't glare. My eyes are very sensitive to bright light.
xo, Rosemary
We have a closet converted to a study area, this is inspiring as to some of the possibilities.
Thanks,
Karen
I'm going downtown today armed with the information you supplied. Perhaps, my eyes have also gotten sensitive to bright lights but it's so harsh in my kitchen, I choose not to use the overhead fixture, preferring the softer track lighting over the island or the covered bulb recessed over the sink.
You know, I once wrote to a restaurant telling them their lighting was all wrong. It was a charming, small, intimate restaurant perfectly suited for couples of all ages and should have had candlelight or small amber-shaded lamps. Guess what they had...bright overhead FLORESCENT lighting!
Oh my gosh, Rosemary...what a difference! I can't thank you enough. I think I can actually use two bulbs as intended.
I went to an Ace Hardware store.
I didn't find the Greenlite brand but GE had a similar bulb with the following description:
Light Appearance Warm 2700K
475 Lumens
9 Watts
A GE spiral bulb is inside.
It cost $9.72 but that may be California prices.
Gail....
Hooray.
I'm so happy for you.
Glad I could help.
xo, Rosemary
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