I am amazed by the longevity of the bulbs compared to those of IKEA: it just has nothing to do. This Philips has lasted more than a year, it is switched on and off without stopping, and has resisted all jostling children. Those of IKEA had held six months before slamming "pop" - finished. So certainly it is expensive to buy, but it repays all alone after a year. And I confirm, halogen light or white or yellow, just warm, is irreplaceable. I tried everything, neon lights, LEDs, it is incomparable. With it we never tired eyes when reading the evening.