For much of my adult life, I've been a staunch user of warm lightbulbs. I think they make spaces far more inviting, even if the light is slightly subdued as a consequence, and the rosy tones pair well with other light sources like candles and fireplaces, which I also love using. More often than not, if one of the best desk lamps comes with a daylight bulb, I either toss it or give it to someone else. I truly detest that cold, sheer, lifeless light cutting through the air in my home.
I do have one exception to this disdain for cold light though: I've always had a daylight-toned lamp at my desk. Whenever I'm working past sundown, which is an increasingly common occurrence these days, I've found that I'm most productive when I can try to simulate sunlight. It's not a perfect substitute for the actual flaming orb in the sky, but it does its best. To be clear, I still don't love how it looks, but I've ultimately resigned to prioritizing function over form here.
