I’ll admit I splurge more than I save in the lighting department. But great lighting is key to creating ambiance in your home. These chandeliers were the first layer of lighting I added to the tree branch living room in the hacienda, and I love how they look high-end without costing thousands of dollars. So here’s my secret… 💡 Outside of the style of the light, the most important component is held within the light bulbs you choose. Here’s a little guide for what I put in my home: 1. Lumens. This is your brightness level. We can get into the weeds here about which rooms requires which amount of lumen. But the hack that doesn’t require you to do math is just to put your lights on a smart dimmer switch. That way, you can adjust the brightness level for each space. (I put the ones I used in my Amazon storefront) 2. Color Temperature (Kelvin = Warm vs. Cool Light) I used 4000k light throughout my home because it is the most neutral white light, not yellow like warm white and not blue like daylight. 3. CRI (Color Rendering Index = How Colors Look Under Light) This is the secret for art galleries and museums alike so that the color you see is true to life. It’s a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most accurate. The lights you see here are 80, and you’ll want 80 or above so the light looks most like natural sunlight. Save this for later when you need a quick reference guide on which lightbulbs to look for.