I'm looking to brighten up my kitchen island. What are some popular light bulb shape options, and what are they good for?

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I'm planning a party. Is it safe to use colored light bulbs in regular fixtures, or are there specific concerns?

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How many lumens do I need to light a specific room in my home properly?

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Feit Electric6-Watt Soft White (2700K) S6 Candelabra E12 Base Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb (2-Pack)

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Model# BP6S6/HDRP

$568

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Euri Lighting6-Watt Equivalent CA9.5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-Bulb)

(4.7 / 21)

Model# ECA9.5-2120fcb

$2010

/package

Euri Lighting6-Watt Equivalent CA9.5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-Bulb)

(4.1 / 9)

Model# ECA9.5-2120fc

$1563

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Bulbrite6-Watt Warm White Light S6 (E12) Candelabra Screw Base, Silicone Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb, 2700k (25-Pack)

(5 / 2)

Model# 861968

$5431

($2.17 /bulb)

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black Light LED Bulb, 6W Filament Blacklight Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base 2 Pack

(3.3 / 3)

Model# LR21729-2PK

$1849

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HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES60-Watt Equivalent 5-Watt B11 Dimmable LED Clear Filament Antique Vintage Light Bulb 3000K 85060

(4.8 / 67)

Model# B11CL5ANT/830/LED2 85060

$715

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Sunlite6-Watt 9 in. Linear T5 Fluorescent Mini Bi-Pin Base Tube Light Bulb Black Light Bulb (10-Pack)

(4.1 / 11)

Model# HD02588-10

$3845

($3.85 /bulb)

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black LED Light Bulb 6W Filament Black light Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (6-Pack)

Model# LR21729-6PK

$4049

/package

ELECWISHNorbSLEEP 6W A19 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Equivalent Sleep Light Low-Blue Dimmable LED Bulb (1-Pack)

(3.5 / 4)

Model# 904770

$1995

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LUXRITE0.5-Watt C7 LED Red Replacement String Light Bulb Shatterproof Enclosed Fixture Rated UL E12 Base (12-Pack)

Model# LR21750-12PK

$2399

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LUXRITEEdison UV Black Light Bulb, 6-Watt A19 LED Filament Black Light Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base

Model# LR21729-1PK

$1299

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LUXRITE6-Watt Equivalent A19 UV Black LED Light Bulb Filament Blacklight UVA 397-407nm Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (3-Pack)

Model# LR21729-3PK

$2944

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Feit Electric6-​Watt Soft White (2700K)​ S6 Candelabra E12 Base Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb (2-​Pack)​

Euri Lighting6-​Watt Equivalent CA9.​5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K)​ Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-​Bulb)​

Euri Lighting6-​Watt Equivalent CA9.​5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K)​ Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-​Bulb)​

Bulbrite6-​Watt Warm White Light S6 (E12)​ Candelabra Screw Base, Silicone Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb, 2700k (25-​Pack)​

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black Light LED Bulb, 6W Filament Blacklight Bulb, UVA 397-​407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base 2 Pack

HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES60-​Watt Equivalent 5-​Watt B11 Dimmable LED Clear Filament Antique Vintage Light Bulb 3000K 85060

Sunlite6-​Watt 9 in.​ Linear T5 Fluorescent Mini Bi-​Pin Base Tube Light Bulb Black Light Bulb (10-​Pack)​

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black LED Light Bulb 6W Filament Black light Bulb, UVA 397-​407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (6-​Pack)​

ELECWISHNorbSLEEP 6W A19 Warm White (Less Than 2700K)​ Equivalent Sleep Light Low-​Blue Dimmable LED Bulb (1-​Pack)​

LUXRITE0.​5-​Watt C7 LED Red Replacement String Light Bulb Shatterproof Enclosed Fixture Rated UL E12 Base (12-​Pack)​

LUXRITEEdison UV Black Light Bulb, 6-​Watt A19 LED Filament Black Light Bulb, UVA 397-​407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base

LUXRITE6-​Watt Equivalent A19 UV Black LED Light Bulb Filament Blacklight UVA 397-​407nm Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (3-​Pack)​

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Feit Electric6-Watt Soft White (2700K) S6 Candelabra E12 Base Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb (2-Pack)

Euri Lighting6-Watt Equivalent CA9.5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-Bulb)

Euri Lighting6-Watt Equivalent CA9.5 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Flickering Flame LED Light Bulb (1-Bulb)

Bulbrite6-Watt Warm White Light S6 (E12) Candelabra Screw Base, Silicone Dimmable Incandescent Light Bulb, 2700k (25-Pack)

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black Light LED Bulb, 6W Filament Blacklight Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base 2 Pack

HALCO LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES60-Watt Equivalent 5-Watt B11 Dimmable LED Clear Filament Antique Vintage Light Bulb 3000K 85060

Sunlite6-Watt 9 in. Linear T5 Fluorescent Mini Bi-Pin Base Tube Light Bulb Black Light Bulb (10-Pack)

LUXRITEA19 Edison UV Black LED Light Bulb 6W Filament Black light Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (6-Pack)

ELECWISHNorbSLEEP 6W A19 Warm White (Less Than 2700K) Equivalent Sleep Light Low-Blue Dimmable LED Bulb (1-Pack)

LUXRITE0.5-Watt C7 LED Red Replacement String Light Bulb Shatterproof Enclosed Fixture Rated UL E12 Base (12-Pack)

LUXRITEEdison UV Black Light Bulb, 6-Watt A19 LED Filament Black Light Bulb, UVA 397-407nm, Enclosed Fixture Rated, E26 Base

LUXRITE6-Watt Equivalent A19 UV Black LED Light Bulb Filament Blacklight UVA 397-407nm Enclosed Fixture Rated E26 Base (3-Pack)