I recently replaced the ceiling fan in my dining room area, the same area that I sit and sew at the kitchen table. I could not believe the difference the light bulb made. The fan came with compact fluorescent bulbs although they take a minute to "warm up" it is so bright in there now its crazy. I love working right in front of the big windows that are behind my kitchen table, they let alot of natural light in. But sewing in the evening with the new bulbs is just down right amazing!