For our cuisine we were looking for alternative light sources, which should be significantly brighter than the previous. Through my brother I got a good tip here. For about 3 months, we have these lamps (5 pieces) in use. Definitely the best yet light medium for our kitchen. We are very satisfied. We have even thought about for our living room, but we believe, here the light is definitely to "white" and would probably provide a somewhat sterile atmosphere - but of course that no valuation basis, only just a tip if the use in bedroom or living room would be. But this is certainly a matter of taste. Here Philips offers other lamps, with a different shade of white.