5 Step Guide to Finding the Right Globe

Having trouble with light bulb technical terminology? Pairing a new light with the correct bulb can be a bit of a nightmare! Don't worry, we have curated an informational blog with our 5-factor guide to consider when choosing your bulb.

01. Light Fittings

First thing is first, your light fixture
will determine the type of light bulb fitting/base you will need. This information can be found on our website under the product specifications tab. The naming

system of the different types of bulb bases follows a letter and number system, for example, E14 (an Edison screw with 14mm thread diameter) B22 light bulb (a Bayonet mount with 22mm diameter).

Our Light Bases
The following example shows our most commonly used bases.

02. Light Bulb Technology

The main consideration when choosing the technology of your bulb is energy efficiency, the more energy efficient, the more money you save on your electricity bills and the less impact you will have on the environment, so the lower the rating, the better!

Energy Rating Key:

03. Wattage / Brightness / Lumens

To determine how bright you want your light, more lumens = brighter bulb. Whereas a higher wattage means the bulb needs more electrical power to power the light. Some considerations when selecting the brightness of your bulbs are the size of your space & number of fittings and what atmosphere you are intending to create.

Considerations:

Atmosphere

Will this be mood lighting? Do you need fewer lumens for a dimer-lit space? As compared to lighting for functionality, e.g. kitchen lighting, you will need the light to be quite bright so you can see what you are cooking. You don't want to accidentally chop your fingers instead of a carrot because you don't have enough lumens.

Space size & number of fittings?

How big is the space you are lighting? How many fittings will be in this space? The bigger the space, the brighter the light needs to be (higher lumens) to cover more area, however, if you have a lot of light fittings, the brightness & lumens can be lower as you will have more bulbs lighting the space.

Key:

04. Colour & Temperature

Colour temperature is an important consideration when choosing your globe, as it will affect the mood of your space and if chosen correctly can also compliment the style of your light fixture. Colour and temperature are measured in Kelvin (K), a unit of measure for temperature. Warm White light has a slight yellow tint

as compared to Cool White that has a slight blue tint. The lower the number the more yellow the light emits and the higher the number the bluer the light emits. Yellow light achieves a warmer atmosphere great for creating a cozy atmosphere and light with more of a blue tint brings a cooler and modern feeling to space.

Colour Temp. Chart

This colour temperature chart is measured in the unit of temperature Kelvin (K). The lower the Kelvin rating, the warmer the light is.

05. Size, Shape, Finish & Filament

Next is the fun part! There are a
couple different options with the size, shape, finish (eg: frosted, clear) and filament (filament is the electrical wires you can see in a globe}. There are a couple of factors that could influence your decision. Perhaps you want a shape that will complement the

design of a fixture, for example, a vintage industrial light will look amazing with a traditional shape in a clear finish with an interesting Filament. If you have an exposed bulb but do not want to highlight the filament, you would choose a frosted bulb option, seen in many American mid-century styles.

How is the globe going to fit within the fixture?

Can the globe be seen?

Which style do you prefer with your fitting?

Finish & Filament

The below chart illustrates the filament and the finish of a light globe.

* Example is not to scale