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💡 SMART LIGHTING · UPDATED 2026

Smart Lighting Planner 2026

Calculate the perfect lighting for any room — lumens, number of lights, energy costs, and payback period. Free tool with PDF export.

Lighting Calculator

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Room Type ?Different rooms need different light levels. Kitchens and offices need more light than bedrooms.

Room Area ?Enter total floor area. For metric users: 1 sqm = 10.76 sq ft

Ceiling Height ?Higher ceilings need more light. Standard is 8-9 ft / 2.4-2.7m.

Light Type ?LED uses 80% less energy than incandescent and lasts 25x longer.

Budget ?Your maximum budget for buying light fixtures.

Daily Usage (hours) ?How many hours per day will lights be on?

Electricity Rate ?Cost per kWh. Select your country/region or enter a custom rate.

Select your region or enter a custom rate per kWh

Calculating your lighting plan…

Your Lighting Plan

Recommended Lumens

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Number of Lights Needed

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Estimated Purchase Cost

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Monthly Energy Use

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Monthly Energy Cost

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Annual Energy Cost

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LED Payback Period

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Smart Recommendation

Fill in your details and click Calculate to get a personalized recommendation.

Annual Cost Comparison by Light Type

💡 LED

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🔆 Incandescent

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☀️ Fluorescent

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🔦 Halogen

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Accurate Lumen Calc

Precise lumen requirements based on room type, size and ceiling height — updated for 2026 standards.

Global Electricity Rates

Pre-loaded rates for 25+ countries — or enter your own custom rate per kWh in any currency.

Energy Savings

See exactly how much LED saves vs incandescent, halogen and fluorescent per year with payback period.

PDF Export

Download your complete lighting plan as a PDF — save it, share it or use it when shopping for lights.

Smart Lighting Planner 2026 — How Many Lumens Do You Need?

Getting the right lighting for your home in 2026 starts with calculating the correct lumen output for each room. Too few lumens and your space feels dark — too many and it feels harsh and uncomfortable. Our smart lighting calculator takes the guesswork out of lighting design.

Recommended Lumens per Room Type

Room Type	Lumens/sq ft	Lumens/sq m	Recommended Bulb
Living Room	20 lm	215 lm	LED 800lm
Bedroom	15 lm	161 lm	LED 800lm dimmable
Kitchen	30 lm	323 lm	LED 1000lm bright white
Bathroom	25 lm	269 lm	LED 800lm cool white
Office / Study	35 lm	377 lm	LED 1000lm daylight
Dining Room	20 lm	215 lm	LED 800lm warm white
Garage	40 lm	431 lm	LED 1600lm bright

LED vs Incandescent vs Halogen — Which is Best in 2026?

LED lighting is the clear winner in 2026 for every metric that matters — energy consumption, lifespan, running cost and environmental impact. A standard 10W LED produces the same light as a 60W incandescent bulb, saving 83% on electricity. LED bulbs last 25,000 hours vs 1,200 hours for incandescent. For a room running 5 hours per day, an LED pays for itself in under 2 years through energy savings alone.

Smart Lighting Tips for 2026

In 2026, Matter-compatible smart bulbs from Philips Hue, LIFX, Govee and IKEA TRADFRI all work with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. Smart dimmers can reduce energy use by a further 20-30% on top of LED savings. Color temperature matters — use warm white (2700-3000K) in bedrooms and living rooms, and daylight (5000-6500K) in offices and kitchens for maximum productivity.