Home lighting—it can make or break a living space. It can transform a once flat and dull room into a comfortable sanctuary. More so, lighting plays into how we as humans perceive our environment.

Hue Essential bulbs are excellent in most situations, provided you don't need to dial the brightness right down.

The nation’s most-used bulb is 60 watts; under its light, colors look true and natural, and the bulb turns on instantly. Among the top-rated 60-watt equivalents, this Ecosmart CFL turns on instantly ...

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