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thanks for the advice, the anglepoise that was in the study with the missus, she's allowed me to bring into the front room, as she's just told me she doesn't like it and doesn't use it.
So your bulb recommendations are helpful.
question, what wattage are you using at night? 60w feels like it'll be too bright, but don't want it to be too dim either..
thanks
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Why not an LED bulb? Or are you talking 60w filament equivalent?
I’m considering a light panel on an adjustable stand.
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For a task light LED bulb probably no more than 6w but output will depend on colour temp, finish etc. A trad 6ow is probably around 10w in LED. If your using an anglepoise then it's probably an E27 base (screw) with a white reflector inside the shade which is a good thing. You'll want to go LED but the key will be to get a a more old school glass diffuser design. a lot of modern LED bulbs are quite directional and heavy and the anglepoise is designed to work with a bulb that is light and pisses light everywhere.
Acliff
jono84
I can't comment on the quality of the Ikea but if you're on a budget then going for a cheap lamp and experimenting with the lamp (bulb) output and colour temp might be a sensible option. I've tested a lot of high stuff including the Flos and most the cost is going toward the packaging and not the light performance. On cheaper units the E14 base limits lamps options but it stops the lamp getting too big and pointing out how weak the springs are. Regarding colour temp if you're in a room with poor amounts of daylight then 4K might be a good shout but if this is for more low light/night time use then i'd advise on 2700-3k with a high CRI (90+, it'll say it some in where in the tech jargon). Especially if you're using it to light your face. Some high end built in units use 3k as a compromise. 4k at night won't be nice. For lighting your face you'll want an opal lamp (bulb) to avoid glare and you might want to consider reflecting off a white surface to avoid shadowing.
Tuneable white with dimming would be the ideal option but i've not come across a good one yet.